Waterfall
- Oct 22, 2023
- 2 min read
Waterfall – Single Overview
“Waterfall” was released as the fourth single from The Stone Roses (their 1989 debut album), on 30 December 1991 by Silvertone Records. It reached no_27 on the UK Singles Chart.
The single versions were different mixes from the album track—remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne for the single release.
7-inch Vinyl (Silvertone ORE 35)
Format Details
Standard 7″ single format, typically 45 RPM.
Tracklist
“Waterfall” (7″ version) – 3:31
This is a shorter remix of the album track, tailored for radio/7″ format.
“One Love” (7″ version) – 3:40
The B-side is the edited/remixed version of “One Love” by Adrian Sherwood.
Notes
The 7″ version trims the song down from the full album length and is the format most people would have heard on radio or saw in shops.
12-inch Vinyl (Silvertone ORE T 35)
Format Details
The 12″ single typically features extended or dance-oriented mixes.
Tracklist
“Waterfall” (12″ version) – 5:23
A longer remix of the track (by Oakenfold & Osborne), with extended instrumental sections and a more expansive arrangement compared to the 7″ version.
“One Love” (12″ version) – 7:10
Extended remix of “One Love,” again by Adrian Sherwood—a more dub-style and expanded take on the B-side.
CD Single (Often Included Both)
Many CD single versions combined both formats:
“Waterfall” (7″ version) – 3:31
“One Love” (7″ version) – 3:40
“Waterfall” (12″ version) – 5:23
“One Love” (12″ version) – 7:10
About the Remixes
Remix Credits
Waterfall remixes (both 7″ and 12″ versions) were worked on by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne—bringing a slightly more dancefloor/extended feel than the album version.
One Love remixes were done by Adrian Sherwood.
Context
These versions were designed to capitalize on the crossover between indie rock and the burgeoning Madchester/dance scene, which was part of The Stone Roses’ sound and appeal at the time.
Quick Summary
Format | Tracks & Versions |
7″ Vinyl | Waterfall (7″ mix), One Love (7″ remix) |
12″ Vinyl | Waterfall (12″ mix), One Love (12″ remix) |
CD Single | Both 7″ & 12″ versions of both tracks |
