P.F. Sloan (song)
"P.F. Sloan" is a song written by singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb about his contemporary, P. F. Sloan. It first appeared on Webb's solo debut album Words and Music in 1970.[1]
Cover versions were recorded by the Association in 1971, Jennifer Warnes, and by British band in the early 1970s – released as a single and album track on Transatlantic Records. Jackson Browne performed "P.F. Sloan" with Webb on Webb's 2010 album Just Across the River. British female singer-songwriter Rumer has also recorded it, and it was released as the lead single from her second studio album, Boys Don't Cry, on May 4, 2012.
Rumer version[]
"P.F. Sloan" | ||||
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Single by Rumer | ||||
from the album Boys Don't Cry | ||||
Released | 4 May 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Pop, soul | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Atlantic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Webb | |||
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Music video[]
A music video to accompany the release of Rumer's version was first released onto YouTube on May 22, 2012 at a total length of four minutes and seventeen seconds.[2]
Track listings[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "P.F. Sloan" | 4:10 |
2. | "My Cricket" | 2:50 |
Chart performance[]
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[3] | 52 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom[4] | 4 May 2012 | Digital download | Atlantic Records |
References[]
- ^ Words and Music - Jimmy Webb | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-03-26
- ^ Rumer - P.F. Sloan [Official Video], retrieved 2021-03-26
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rumer – P.F. Sloan" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ [1][dead link]
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