I Love a Rainy Night

Eddie Rabbitt

About I Love a Rainy Night

"I Love a Rainy Night" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1980 as the second single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles, Billboard Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary Singles charts in 1981. The song succeeded Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5" at the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart - the last time, to date, that the pop chart featured back-to-back country singles in the number-one position. It was written by Rabbitt, Even Stevens and David Malloy. 


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Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightnin' when it lights up the skies
You know it makes me feel good

Well, I love a rainy night
It's such a beautiful sight
I love to feel the rain on my face
Taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadows

Showers wash all of my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day

'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Ooh, ooh

I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightnin' when it lights up the skies
You know it makes me feel good

Well, I love a rainy night
It's such a beautiful sight
I love to feel the rain on my face
Taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadows

Puts a song in this heart of mine
Puts a smile on my face every time

'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Ooh, I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Ooh, ooh

Showers wash all of my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day

'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night

Well, I love a rainy night
You can see it in my eyes
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, it makes me high
Ooh, I love a rainy night
You know I do
Yeah, yeah, I love a rainy night

I love a rainy night
You can see it in my eyes
I love a rainy night
Makes me high
Well, I love a rainy night
And I love you too
Yeah, I love a rainy night

Well, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Friends and Lovers" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children. more »

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Written by: David Malloy, Eddie Rabbitt, Even Stevens

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12 facts about this song

Chart Success
"I Love a Rainy Night" topped three main Billboard charts in the United States: the Hot Country Singles, the Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Lineup
The song is part of Eddie Rabbitt's 1980 album called "Horizon".
Longevity
The song reportedly took 12 years to finish, with its inspiration stretching back to a rainy night experience Rabbitt had in the late 1960s.
Unique Composition
It features a unique blend of country and disco music styles, which was considered an unconventional fusion.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Eddie Rabbitt's childhood memory of liking to go outside and play in the rain.
Chart Record
"I Love a Rainy Night" and the song "Drivin' My Life Away" made Rabbitt the first country music artist to have two songs in the top five of the Hot 100 chart.
Collaborators
The song was co-written by Eddie Rabbitt, Even Stevens, and David Malloy.
In Memoriam
After Eddie Rabbitt's death in 1998, the song often serves as a nostalgic reminder and tribute to his talent.
International Success
The song also saw international success, reaching the top 10 in charts in Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Multi-Platinum Success
The Horizon album, which includes "I Love a Rainy Night", went multi-platinum, selling over two million copies.
Covers and Renditions
Several artists, including country singer Billy Dean and Rabbitt's own son, have covered "I Love a Rainy Night".
Pop Culture Impact
The song has been used in various TV shows and movies, including "Criminal Minds", "Supernatural", and "The Blacklist".

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