Can't Stop the River

"Can't Stop the River" is a song written by Seal and Peter Gordeno, and was originally recorded in 2006 by Louise Setara. After Duncan James' version was released first commercially in June 2006, Setara's version was then released a few months later as her debut single. The song appears on her debut album, Still Waters released in September 2006.

"Can't Stop the River"
Single by Louise Setara
from the album Still Waters
Released	2006
Songwriter(s)	Seal, Peter Gordeno
Louise Setara singles chronology
"Can't Stop the River" (2006) "Love Me Still" (2007)

Duncan James version

"Can't Stop a River"
Single by Duncan James
from the album Future Past
Released	21 August 2006
Length	3:53
Label	Innocent
Songwriter(s)	Seal Peter Gordeno
Producer(s)	Stephen Lipson
Duncan James singles chronology
"Sooner or Later" (2006) "Can't Stop a River" (2006) "Amazed" (2007)

Duncan James recorded his version of the song, retitled "Can't Stop a River", and it was released on 21 August 2006 as the second single from his debut solo album, Future Past. The song peaked at number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

UK CD single

1. "Can't Stop a River" – 3:52
2. "You Can" – 3:55

UK CD single 2

1. "Can't Stop a River" – 3:52
2. "Part Time Love" – 4:03
3. "Simple Love Song" – 3:14
4. "Can't Stop a River" (Video) – 3:52
5. "Can't Stop a River" (Behind the Scenes) – 2:00

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Italy (FIMI)[1]	23
UK Singles (OCC)[2]	59

Other versions

Guy Sebastian recorded the song for his 2006 album Closer to the Sun.

References

1. "Duncan James – Can't Stop a River". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
2. "Duncan James: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 August 2020.