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| "The Boat That I Row" | |
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| Song by Lulu | |
| B-side | "Dreary Days And Nights" |
| Released | April 7, 1967 |
| Label | Columbia DB 8169 |
| Composer(s) | Neil Diamond |
| Producer(s) | Mickie Most |
"The Boat That I Row" is a song written by Neil Diamond. It was first released as the flip-side of his top 20 US hit "I Got the Feelin' (Oh No No)" in 1966 and was later included on his album Just For You . In 1967, it was recorded as a single by Lulu, reaching the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart.
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