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"The Gentle Rain" ("Chuva Delicada") is a 1965 bossa nova composition by Luiz Bonfá, with lyrics by Matt Dubey. Originally written in A minor key and 4/4 time, this song was first released as part of the motion picture soundtrack of the 1966 film The Gentle Rain of the North-American director Burt Balaban[1]. The music of the film was a collaboration of Luiz Bonfá as a composer and Eumir Deodato as orchestra arranger and director. It has become a jazz standard recorded instrumental in the following albums: 1965 Quincy Jones and His Orchestra on Quincy Plays for Pussycats. (Mercury) 1967 Joe Pass on Simplicity. (World Pacific) 1967 Ramsey Lewis on The Movie Album. (Cadet) 1968 Jimmy Smith on Livin' it Up! (Verve) 1969 George Shearing on Fool on the Hill. (Capitol) 1971 George Benson on Beyond the Blue Horizon. (CTI) 1971 Oscar Peterson and The Singers Unlimited on In Tune. (MPS) 1972 Art Farmer on Gentle Eyes. (Mainstream) 1975 Toots Thielemans on Old Friend. (Polydor) 1978 Joe Pass and Paulinho da Costa on Tudo Bem!. (Pablo) 


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We both are lost and alone in the world,
Walk with me in the gentle rain.
Don't be afraid; I've a hand for your hand,
And I will be your love for a while.

I feel your tears as they fall on my cheek,
They are warm in the gentle rain.
Don't be afraid; I've a hand for your hand,
And our love will be sweet, will be sad,
Very sweet like the gentle rain, like the gentle rain,
Like the gentle rain, gentle rain, gentle rain, gentle rain.

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Tony Bennett

Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926), is an Italian-American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz. Bennett is also a serious and accomplished painter, having created works—under the name Anthony Benedetto—that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is the founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York City. more »

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Written by: LUIZ BONFA, MATT DUBEY

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Gentle Rain" is a track from Tony Bennett's and Diana Krall's album "Love is Here to Stay," released on September 14, 2018.
Artist Collaboration
This album marks the second collaborative work of Tony Bennett and Diana Krall over more than two decades since their first teamed up in 2000.
Album Theme
The "Love is Here to Stay" album, including "The Gentle Rain", is a tribute to the music of George and Ira Gershwin, two important figures in the American music standard.
Song Genre
"The Gentle Rain" is recorded in the style of Jazz – the genre in which both Tony Bennett and Diana Krall have made huge marks.
Successful Sales
The album "Love is Here to Stay" scored No. 1 position in the Jazz Albums chart of Billboard, showcasing its wide acceptance and success.
Award Nomination
"The Gentle Rain," along with other songs in the album, contributed to the album's nomination for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Legendary Musicians
Both Tony Bennett and Diana Krall are Grammy-winning artists, with Bennett having more than 20 Grammy Awards to his name and Krall having 3.
Music Production
The arrangement of the album, including "The Gentle Rain", was done by the pianist, Bill Charlap, which adds a touch of elegance and serenity to the song.
Critical Acclaim
Like many tracks on the album, "The Gentle Rain" received wide critical acclaim for its musicality and the incredible vocal pairing of Diana Krall and Tony Bennett.
Ageless Talent
At the time the album containing "The Gentle Rain" was released, Tony Bennett was 92, demonstrating his ageless talent and continued relevance in the music industry.
Song Recurrences
"The Gentle Rain" has been covered by various artists before Bennett and Krall, but their rendition is often hailed for its unique vocal harmonies and soothing jazz arrangement.

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