Flowers in the Rain
The Move
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10 facts about this song
Year of Release"Flowers in the Rain" by Roy Wood and The Move was first released in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it only reached number two in the UK Singles Chart, it became the third single by The Move to reach the top five in the charts.
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Historical SignificanceThe song is best-remembered for being the first song ever played on British radio station BBC Radio 1, when it officially launched on September 30, 1967. (Classification - Broadcasting Milestone)
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Song StyleThe tune of "Flowers in the Rain" is known for its distinctive psychedelic sound, characterized by lush instrumental arrangements and whimsical, surreal lyrics.
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The MoveThe band responsible for the song, The Move, was an influential British rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Frontman Roy Wood was one of the founding members.
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Publicity Stunt"Flowers in the Rain" gained substantial media attention due to a controversial publicity stunt that inadvertently led to a lawsuit. To promote the single, the band’s manager Tony Secunda circulated a postcard featuring British Prime Minister Harold Wilson naked in a bed with his secretary. Wilson sued for libel, and all royalties from the song were awarded to charities of Wilson's choice.
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Song RightsTo date, all royalties from the song are administered by the UK royalties society, the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS). This means Roy Wood and The Move do not earn any income from the song.
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SongwritingRoy Wood is credited as the sole writer of "Flowers in the Rain". He was the main songwriter for The Move and later went on to find further success with Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard.
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LegacyDespite the legal troubles surrounding "Flowers in the Rain," the song remains a beloved classic of the British psychedelic era. In 1995, Mojo magazine listed it among the "Top 100 Singles of All Time."
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Cover VersionIn 2011, British musician Noel Gallagher covered "Flowers in the Rain" during a live performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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