Raindrops
Dee Clark
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The raindrops, so many raindrops It feels like rai-ain drops Falling from my eye-eyes Falling from my eyes Since my love has left me I'm so all alone I would bring her back to me But I don't know where she's go-o-o-ne I don't know where she's gone There must be a cloud in my hea-ea-ea-ead Rain keeps falling from my eye, eyes Oh no they can't be teardrops For a man ain't supposed to cry So it must be rai-ain drops, so many raindrops It feels like raindrops Falling from my eye,eyes Falling from my eyes Oh, there must be a cloud in my hea-ea-ea-ead Rain keeps falling from my eye-eyes Oh no they can't be teardrops For a man ain't supposed to cry So it must be rai-ain drops, so many raindrops It feels like raindrops Falling from my eye, eyes Falling from my eyes It keeps on fallin' Fallin' from my eyes It keeps on fallin' from my eyes
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17 facts about this song
Release Date"Raindrops" was released in April, 1961.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Artist IdentityDee Clark was an American soul singer who enjoyed a string of hit singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Song GenreThe song is classified as a mix of pop and rhythm and blues, which was very popular during the 1960-70s.
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Historical ContextThe song was released during the civil rights movement and was popular among all racial groups in America.
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Notable Recognition"Raindrops" was Clark's biggest hit, and is considered a classic of the era.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to have been inspired by a thunderstorm that occurred during a recording session.
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Song ReceptionIt was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and continues to be covered by other artists.
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Awards"Raindrops" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rhythm & Blues Recording.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists such as Bobby Darin, Tony Orlando, David Cassidy, and Clark himself covered the song later.
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Song ImpactDespite its upbeat tempo and melody, "Raindrops" is often considered a sad song because of its lyrics about a man crying because his lover has left him.
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Song ThemeThe song features the use of natural imagery and metaphor to express feelings of sadness and loneliness, with the refrain "Raindrops, so many raindrops / It feels like raindrops / Falling from my eyes / Falling from my eyes."
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Production StyleThe song is notably characterized by the use of heavily reverbed vocals and a prominent string section, which was a hallmark of the "Chicago sound" of the era.
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Legacy"Raindrops" remains one of the best-known songs of the early 1960s, and continues to be played on oldies radio stations today.
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TV Show SelectionThis song was used in an episode of the popular TV show, “Mad Men.”
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Chart ProlongationBesides making it to number two on the Billboard Hot 100, the track also topped the Billboard R&B chart.
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Unique CompositionThe single started with thunderstorm sound effects, which was a novel and memorable approach to song introduction.
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