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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Vocals
'Readdie' Freddie Washington
'Readdie' Freddie Washington
Bass
John Guerin
John Guerin
Drums
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Guitar
Joe Sample
Joe Sample
Piano
Larry Williams
Larry Williams
Synthesizer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ken Allardyce
Ken Allardyce
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Doug Sax
Doug Sax
Mastering Engineer
Bill Schnee
Bill Schnee
Mixing Engineer
Tommy LiPuma
Tommy LiPuma
Producer
Al Schmitt
Al Schmitt
Recording Engineer
Cliff Norell
Cliff Norell
Recording Engineer
Ed Torgerson
Ed Torgerson
Recording Engineer
Eric Rudd
Eric Rudd
Recording Engineer
Joey Wolpert
Joey Wolpert
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

Some sprint to snatch the prize in
My goal's the far horizon
I guess I'm obsessed
With that long slow distance
The fleet of feet won't please you
All speed, they love and leave you
Not me, as you see
I love long slow distance
Listen, my pulse beats strong and steady
My pace won't stall when I hit the wall
Others fall by the wayside, heat-exhausted
But I'm no coward I'm solar-powered
As long as I know that you'll be there with me
Face to face when I break the tape
For the kiss when we cross the finish line
Some play the tempo given
I hear a different rhythm
Do you hear it too?
For the long slow distance
My stride is smooth and easy
Your touch can always lead me
Off-route in pursuit
Of some long slow distance
Written by: Michael Franks
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