Who'll Stop the Rain
Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty
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Long as I remember the rain been comin' down Clouds of mystery pourin' confusion on the ground. Good men through the ages tryin' to find the sun. And I wonder still I wonder who'll stop the rain. I went down Virginia seekin' shelter from the storm Caught up in the fable I watched the tower grow Five year plans and new deals wrapped in golden chains. And I wonder still I wonder who'll stop the rain. Heard the singers playin', how we cheered for more. The crowd had rushed together tryin' to keep warm. Still the rain kept pourin', fallin' on my ears And I wonder, still I wonder who'll stop the rain.
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Written by: Glenn Gregory, Ian Marsh, Martyn Ware
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14 facts about this song
Band Origin"Who'll Stop the Rain" is a song sung by the band Creedence Clearwater Revival, which originated from El Cerrito, California.
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Song ReleaseThis track was released in January 1970 as a part of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Cosmo's Factory" album.
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Billboard Entry"Who'll Stop the Rain" ascended to #2 on the Billboard chart for two weeks.
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Song DurationThe song runs for about 2:29 minutes.
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Double-sided HitAlong with 'Travelin Band', which was the A-side, "Who'll Stop The Rain" made a double-sided number one single in 1970.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the band's performance in the 1969 Woodstock Festival, which was known for its heavy rain and mud.
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AuthorshipJohn Fogerty, who was the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, wrote the song.
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Alleged Political ContextEven though Fogerty has said that "Who'll Stop The Rain" is not a political song, it is often interpreted as a protest against the Vietnam War and the overall social climate of America in late 1960s and 1970.
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Acoustic CompositionUnlike many other Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, "Who'll Stop The Rain" features a soft and melodic acoustic guitar line.
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Cover VersionThis song was later covered by several artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, and Rod Stewart.
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Inclusion in Movies"Who'll Stop The Rain" is included in the soundtracks of many Hollywood movies, including "Forrest Gump" and "The Manchurian Candidate".
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often used to accompany footage and documentaries of the Vietnam War, as it evokes the tumultuous period.
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CertificationIn 1996, this song received a 'Million-Air' award from BMI for two million air plays.
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Tribute"Who'll Stop The Rain" is cited in Stephen King's book 'The Stand' as the song that plays as an anthem of the survivors.
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