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(zdf Disco 12.06.1978): Boney M. - Rivers Of Babylon

: The single, often paired with the B-side "Brown Girl in the Ring," sold over 10 million copies worldwide and remains one of the top ten all-time best-selling singles in the UK.

: By the time of the ZDF Disco performance, the single was a massive hit, reaching number one in West Germany, the UK, Australia, South Africa, and many other countries. Boney M. - Rivers Of Babylon (ZDF Disco 12.06.1978)

: It was the group's only significant US chart entry, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. : The single, often paired with the B-side

Boney M.'s performance of "Rivers of Babylon" on the German television show on June 12, 1978 , captured the group at the peak of their global fame. This appearance was a critical part of the promotional cycle for their third studio album, Nightflight to Venus , and helped solidify the song as one of the best-selling singles of all time. Historical Context and Performance Boney M

: Provides the bridge lyrics: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight..." .