Rockferry (song)
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| Single by Duffy from the album Rockferry |
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| B-side | "Oh Boy" | ||||
| Released |  November 19, 2007 |
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| Format | 7" vinyl | ||||
| Recorded | 2004 | ||||
| Genre | Blues Neo soul |
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| Length | 4:09 (Single Version) | ||||
| Label | Mercury Records | ||||
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"Rockferry" is the debut single of Duffy, written by Duffy and Bernard Butler. It was available for download on 19th November 2007 and was released on 3rd December 2007 on limited edition 7" vinyl, 500 copies only. The song can be found on her album Rockferry. The B-side "Oh Boy" was written by Richard J. Parfitt.
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[edit] Critical reception
The track received extremely positive reviews. Rolling Stone commented that she's "singing with great sincerity."[1] All Music Guide called it a "grand, sweeping ballad."[2] MusicOMH.com said that she "carries the song unbelievably well, pouring drama and emotion into the lyrics, building up quite masterfully to the song's climax."[3]
[edit] Track listing
UK 7" Vinyl
- "Rockferry" [Single Version] - 4:09
- "Oh Boy" - 2:29
Promo CD
- "Rockferry" [Single Version] - 4:09
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[4] | 45 |
| Swiss Singles Chart[5] | 35 |
[edit] Further information
- The front cover of "Rockferry" was taken at Porthmadog, North Wales.
- The 7" single was limited to 500 copies.
[edit] External links
- Rockferry Review Link
- Official website
[edit] References
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