Storm in a Teacup

The Fortunes

About Storm in a Teacup

"Storm in a Teacup" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (who is credited as Rubin) and Ron Roker, that was recorded by the British group The Fortunes. The recording was arranged by Lew Warburton and produced by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. The Fortunes were recommended it by Roger Cook, and it reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 9 on the Irish Singles Chart (IRMA), No.15 on the New Zealand singles chart and No. 65 on the Australian Kent Music Report in 1972. It also spent two weeks in the Dutch Tipparade. De Paul revealed to OK! magazine in a 1996 interview that it sold three million copies. It was the 84th best selling single in the UK in 1972. The song is often played on BBC Radio, most recently on the programme The Great British Songbook. 


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One drop of rain
On your window pane
Doesn't mean to say
There's a thunderstorm comin'
The rain may pour
For an hour or more
But it doesn't matter
You know it doesn't matter

One gentle breeze
Blowin'softly through the trees
Doesn't mean to say
There's a hurricane hummin'
Don't start runnin'
Everytime you hear it comin'
'Cause it doesn't matter
You know it doesn't matter

One little word
That you may have overheard
Doesn't mean to say
That my love for you is dyin'
Don't start cryin'
Over second-hand lyin'
Say it doesn't matter
You know it doesn't matter

It's a storm in a teacup
Brewin' up double
Almost any little trouble
It's a storm in a teacup
It really doesn't matter
If it pitter pitter patters all the day

Pitter patter, pitter patter, pitter patter

One little word
That you may have overheard
Doesn't mean to say
That my love for you is dyin'
Don't start cryin'
Over second-hand lyin'
Say it doesn't matter
You know it doesn't matter

It's a storm in a teacup
Brewin' up double
All those tiny little troubles
It's a storm in a teacup
It really doesn't matter
If it pitter pitter patters all the day

Pitter patter, pitter patter, pitter patter

One drop of rain
On your window pane
Doesn't mean to say
There's a thunderstorm comin'
The rain may pour
For an hour or more
But it doesn't matter
You know it doesn't matter
One gentle breeze
Blowin'softly through the trees

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The Fortunes

The Fortunes are an English harmony beat group. Formed in Birmingham, the Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim in 1965, when "You've Got Your Troubles" broke into the US and UK Top 10s. Afterwards, they had a succession of hits including "Here It Comes Again" and "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again"; continuing into the 1970s with more globally successful releases such as "Storm in a Teacup" and "Freedom Come, Freedom Go". more »

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Written by: Ron Roker, Lyndsey De Paul

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11 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Storm in a Teacup" was written and originally performed by the celebrated British singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul. It was released in 1972 through the record label, Mam Records.
Performance by The Fortunes
The song was later covered by the British Harmody pop band, The Fortunes. Their rendition became significantly popular than de Paul's original version.
Chart Performance
The Fortunes’ cover of "Storm in a Teacup" managed to break into the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in 1972.
Song Lyrics
The song is known for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and metaphorical imagery. The phrase "storm in a teacup" is an idiomatic expression in English, implying a small problem being treated as if it were a major crisis.
Co-writer
Leander Mike, using the pseudonym Mike De Paul, co-wrote "Storm in a Teacup" with Lynsey de Paul.
International Success
The song was not only a hit in the UK, but it also gained recognition in other European countries. It went to number two in the Netherlands, number six in Belgium, and even reached the Top 40 in Germany.
Commercial Use
"Storm in a Teacup" found its way to commercial use. It was used in a television advert for a cooperative wholesale society in 1972.
Public Recognition
Despite it being a cover, "Storm in a Teacup" is often associated with The Fortunes more than Lynsey de Paul, due to its significant chart performance.
Song Style
The song belongs to pop music category, with elements of soft rock.
Influence
"Storm in a Teacup", with its unique and captivating storytelling, has been cited as an influence on a number of contemporary British singers and songwriters.
Legacy
The Fortunes' version of "Storm in a Teacup" remains a popular track within the classic pop circuit, especially on retro and nostalgia-based radio stations.

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