I'm No Stranger to the Rain
Keith Whitley
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I'm no stranger to the rain I'm a friend of thunder Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me I've fought with the devil Got down on his level But I never gave in, so he gave up on me I'm no stranger to the rain I can spot bad weather And I'm good at finding shelter in a downpour I've been sacrificed by brothers Crucified by lovers But through it all I withstood the pain I'm no stranger to the rain But when I get that foggy feeling When I'm feeling down If I don't keep my head up, I may drown But it's hard to keep believing I'll even come out even While the rain beats your hope in the ground And tonight it's really coming down I'm no stranger to the rain But there'll always be tomorrow And I'll beg, steal, or borrow a little sunshine And I'll put this cloud behind me That's how the 'man' designed me To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane I'm no stranger to the rain Oh, no, I'm no stranger to the rain I'm no stranger to the rain I'm a friend of thunder Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me But I'll put this cloud behind me That's how the 'man' designed me To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane I'm no stranger to the rain Oh, no, I'm no stranger to the rain
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Written by: Ron Hellard, Sonny Curtis
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"I'm No Stranger to the Rain" was released on January 30, 1989, and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts, making it Keith Whitley's final number one hit.
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Posthumous HitThe song became a hit two months after Whitley's tragic death at 33 due to alcohol poisoning on May 9, 1989. The success of the song posthumously added to Whitley's legacy.
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Last Single"I'm No Stranger to the Rain" was the last single to be released from Whitley's second and final studio album, "Don't Close Your Eyes."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Sonny Curtis and Ron Hellard. Curtis was also known for his work with The Crickets, Buddy Holly's band.
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AwardsIt won the Single of the Year award at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) in 1989.
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GenreAlthough it found commercial success in the country genre, the song is recognized for its blues-inspired elements, which gave it a unique sound.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "I'm No Stranger to the Rain," including country stars Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and George Strait.
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Autobiographical AspectMany fans and critics believe the song reflected Whitley's struggles with alcoholism and personal demons. The lyrics carry meaning of battling adversity, reflecting the artist's life.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song featuring footage of Whitley performing in-concert and off-stage moments, emphasizing the singer's charismatic persona.
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LegacyThe song continues to get airplay on traditional country radio stations and serves as an enduring reminder of Whitley's talent and the profound loss the music world suffered with his early death.
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