Lazy river

A lazy river is a water ride found in water parks, hotels, resorts, and recreation centers, which usually consists of a shallow (2½ ft. to 3½ ft.) pool that flows similarly to a river. There is generally a slow current, usually just enough to allow guests to gently ride along lying on rafts. There may also be scenic elements added, such as small waterfalls on the edge of the river. Some lead into wave pools, while some just go around in circles.

A torrent river, or wave river, is a related concept. Torrent rivers feature wave machines similar to those that are in wave pools; the waves then push riders (who are on rafts, as they are in a regular lazy river) around the river faster than they would be traveling in a regular lazy river. Torrent rivers appear at all of the Schlitterbahn water parks and Aquaventure in Dubai and the Bahamas. Most have a policy of no swimming-everybody must ride in a tube.

A current channel is another water feature found in aquatic facilities that uses moving water for enjoyment. A current channel usually consists of water of 3–5 feet deep and the width of the channel no greater than 10 feet. Water flows similarly to a lazy river but because of the depth can be used for aquatic therapy and swimming or walking against the current.

(Up A) Lazy River

"(Up A) Lazy River" is a popular tune and song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. The melody is by Arodin, arranged and with words modified by Carmichael. It is considered a jazz standard and pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists. A bit of the song is played by Carmichael in the 1946 Oscar-winning film The Best Years of Our Lives.

Recorded versions

References

See also

  • List of 1930s jazz standards
  • Lazy River (film)

    Lazy River is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by George B. Seitz.

    Cast

  • Jean Parker as Sarah Lescalle
  • Robert Young as William 'Bill' Drexel
  • Ted Healy as William 'Gabby' Stone
  • Nat Pendleton as Alfred 'Tiny' Smith
  • C. Henry Gordon as Sam Kee
  • Ruth Channing as Ruby Drexel
  • Maude Eburne as Miss Minnie Lescalle
  • Raymond Hatton as Capt. Herbert Orkney
  • Irene Franklin as Suzanne
  • Joseph Cawthorn as Mr. Julius Ambrose
  • Erville Alderson as Sheriff
  • George J. Lewis as Armand Lescalle (as George Lewis)
  • References

    External links

  • Lazy River at the American Film Institute Catalog
  • Lazy River at the Internet Movie Database
  • Podcasts:

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    Lazy River

    by: Hoagy Carmichael

    Up a lazy river by the old mill run
    Lazy, lazy river in the noon day sun
    Linger awhile in the shade of the tree
    Throw away your troubles, dream a dream of me
    You know, before your sister was born
    This is what your Mama did for a living
    Music opened a whole new world to me
    No matter how bad I feel, no matter how sad or sick I am
    I just touched these keys and poof, like magic
    I always seemed to feel better
    I've always known you had talent, Bobbie
    This piano is for you, Charlie worked hard for it
    See God wouldn't have made you suffer so much
    If you weren't gonna make up for it later
    How happy you can be
    Up a lazy river with me
    Throw away your troubles, baby
    Dream a dream with me
    Up a lazy river with me
    From the halfway mark
    To be a star, a big star
    You gotta be talented obviously
    You gotta be tenacious, have charisma
    But most importantly, you've gotta have it
    A great intangible and you've got it all, Bobbie
    You're gonna be bigger than Sinatra
    I'd settle for a little Jolson Mama, Mama, Mama
    Ah ah ah, there are blue skies up above
    Forever long as we're in love
    We'll be up a lazy river
    Up a crazy lazy river
    Up a lazy river
    I ain't goin' your way
    Get out of my way




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