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REVIEW: Brimming with compelling storytelling, accomplished singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant made stirring Tanglewood debut – The Sleepless Critic
dooce.com - Natalie Merchant wrote these lyrics about River Phoenix on her first solo album in 1995. It's called “River” and halfway through it she she starts to wail because she can
![The River Phoenix Gallery on X: "River - Natalie Merchant (1995) Natalie wrote this song about River's passing and dedicated to him. She had met River through her friendship with Michael Stipe. The River Phoenix Gallery on X: "River - Natalie Merchant (1995) Natalie wrote this song about River's passing and dedicated to him. She had met River through her friendship with Michael Stipe.](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1544037198173016066/pu/img/RXDnvykRJqqUx5Al.jpg:large)
The River Phoenix Gallery on X: "River - Natalie Merchant (1995) Natalie wrote this song about River's passing and dedicated to him. She had met River through her friendship with Michael Stipe.
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