River River

"River River"
Single by Peggy Lee with Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra
A-side"River River"
"Sans Souci"
Released1952 (1952)
LabelDecca
Songwriters

"River River" is a song written by Ben Oakland and Bob Russell that was a hit for Peggy Lee with Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra in 1952.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Billboardfavorable
Billboardfavorable

Billboard favorably reviewed Peggy Lee's recording (Decca 28395, coupled with "Sans Souci") in its issue from October 4, 1952.

Track listing

78 rpm (Decca 28395)

(L 6849)
No.TitleWriter(s)Note(s)Length
1."River River"
Peggy Lee with Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra
Vocal with orchestra		3:10
(L 6848)
No.TitleWriter(s)Note(s)Length
1."Sans Souci"
  • Sonny Burke
  • Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee with Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra
Vocal with orchestra		3:19

References

  1. 1 2 "The Billboard music popularity charts / Record reviews". Billboard. October 4, 1952. p. 44. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "The Billboard misic popularity charts / The Billboard picks". Billboard. October 4, 1952. p. 46. Retrieved May 9, 2026.