Don't Go out into the Rain (You're Going to Melt)
Herman's Hermits
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Don't go out in the rain you're gonna melt, sugar Oh no come and sit down near the fire for a spell, sugar Oh oh please take your shoes off and make yourself comfortable The weather's miserable and you're so kissable (It's getting late) why don't you wait (It's after one) we've just begun (She's got to go) oh no no no, please don't go Don't go out into the rain You're gonna melt, sugar Oh no, come and sit here by the fire for a spell, sugar Oh ho, the house is ours now that everybody's gone And while the telly's on we should be having fun (It's getting late) why don't you wait (It's after one) we've just begun (She's got to go) oh no no no, please don't go Don't go out into the rain You're gonna melt, sugar Oh no, come and sit here by the fire for a spell, sugar oh oh (It's getting late) why don't you wait (It's after one) we've just begun (She's got to go) oh no no no, don't be insane
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Written by: KENNY YOUNG
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"Don't Go out into the Rain (You're Going to Melt)" was released in the year 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts and number 3 in Canada in 1967.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "Blaze" which is the sixth album released by British pop band Herman's Hermits.
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Song DurationThe total running time of "Don't Go out into the Rain (You're Going to Melt)" is 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
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GenreThe song falls under the bubblegum pop genre which is a sub-genre of pop music.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by American songwriter Kenny Young who also penned hits for other artists including The Drifters and Gal Costa.
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Lead VocalsPeter Noone, the band's lead vocalist, gave the vocals for this particular track.
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B-SideThe B-side of the single for "Don't Go out into the Rain (You're Going to Melt)" was "Moonshine Man."
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, North London.
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FolkloreDespite the title, the song does not actually reference anyone or anything literally melting in the rain. It's a simple metaphor, as subscribed in pop songs in the 1960s.
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LyricsThe chorus—"Don't go out into the rain; you're gonna melt, sugar"— was often misunderstood, leading to many humorous interpretations.
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Global PopularityDespite being a British band, Herman's Hermits experienced notable success in the United States with this hit.
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Music LabelThe song was released under the Mickie Most's RAK Records label.
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Billboard Year-End ChartDespite peaking at number 12, "Don't Go out into the Rain" did not make the Billboard Year-End Top 100 songs of 1967.
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