Flowers in the Rain

The Move

About Flowers in the Rain

"Flowers in the Rain" is a song by English rock band The Move. The song was released as a single and reached number two in 1967 on the UK Singles Chart, and number four in Ireland. It achieved its own place in pop history by being the first record to be played on BBC Radio 1 when the station was launched on 30 September 1967. (Technically, both George Martin's specially commissioned "Theme One" and Johnny Dankworth's "Beefeaters" were the first tracks to be heard on the station. "Beefeaters" was Tony Blackburn's theme tune for Daily Disc Delivery and so it was heard before "Flowers in the Rain".) "Flowers in the Rain" was the last single by The Move to have Carl Wayne on lead vocals before Roy Wood took over as the band's lead vocalist for "Fire Brigade". The distinctive instrumental arrangement, including oboe, clarinet, cor anglais and French horn, was suggested by assistant producer Tony Visconti. 


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The Move, from Birmingham, England, were one of the leading British rock bands of the 1960s. They scored nine Top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any success in the United States. more »

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Year of Release
"Flowers in the Rain" by Roy Wood and The Move was first released in 1967.
Chart Performance
Although 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.
Historical Significance
The 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)
Song Style
The tune of "Flowers in the Rain" is known for its distinctive psychedelic sound, characterized by lush instrumental arrangements and whimsical, surreal lyrics.
The Move
The 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.
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.
Song Rights
To 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.
Songwriting
Roy 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.
Legacy
Despite 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."
Cover Version
In 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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