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P.F. Sloan (song)

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"P.F. Sloan" is a song written by singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb about his contemporary: P. F. Sloan.

Cover versions of the song were recorded by the Association in 1971, Jennifer Warnes, and by British band Unicorn in the early 1970s – released as a single and album track on Transatlantic Records. Jackson Browne performed the song with Webb on Webb's 2010 album Just Across the River. British female singer-songwriter Rumer has also recorded the song. 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"
Song

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.[1]

Track listings

iTunes EP
No.TitleLength
1."P.F. Sloan"4:10
2."My Cricket"2:50

Chart performance

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[2] 52

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom[3] 4 May 2012 Digital download Atlantic records

References