P.F. Sloan (song)

"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"
Single by Rumer
from the album Boys Don't Cry
Released	4 May 2012
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2011
Genre	Pop, easy listening, soul
Length	4:10
Label	Atlantic records
Rumer singles chronology
"Am I Forgiven" (2011) "P.F. Sloan" (2012) "Sara Smile" (2012)

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.	Title	Length
1.	"P.F. Sloan"	4:10
2.	"My Cricket"	2:50

Chart performance

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

Release history

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

References

1. Rumer - P.F. Sloan [Official Video. YouTube
2. "Ultratop.be – Rumer – P.F. Sloan" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
3. iTunes - Music - P.F. Sloan - Single by Rumer