"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] He also rerecorded it on his 1977 album, El Mirage.
British 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 edit
"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 | |||
Rumer singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
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 edit
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "P.F. Sloan" | 4:10 |
2. | "My Cricket" | 2:50 |
Chart performance edit
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[3] | 52 |
Release history edit
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom[4] | 4 May 2012 | Digital download | Atlantic Records |
References edit
- ^ Words and Music - Jimmy Webb | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-03-26
- ^ Rumer - P.F. Sloan [Official Video], retrieved 2021-03-26
- ^ "Rumer – P.F. Sloan" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ [1][dead link]