Walking in the Rain
The Ronettes
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I want him, and I need him, And someday someway woo I'll meet him He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain) And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above And being so in love When he's near me, I'll kiss him, And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain) And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above And being so in love (Johnny) no no he'll never do (Bobby) no it isn't him too They would never no they'd never never ever ever love Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain) And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above And being so in love Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
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Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Songwriter"Walking in the Rain" was written by legendary songwriters Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil.
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First RecordingThe song was first recorded by the girl group The Ronettes in 1964.
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Hit Single"Walking in the Rain" became a hit reaching number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy award in 1965 in the category of Best Rock & Roll Recording.
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Covered ByThe Walker Brothers, popular in the mid-60s, covered the song in 1967.
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Spector's ProductionPhil Spector, popularly known for his "Wall of Sound" production method, used the technique in the creation of "Walking in the Rain."
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Narrative lyricsThe lyrics of "Walking in the Rain" depict a girl, dreaming of being with her man so much that she imagines she is with him in the weather scenarios described.
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Cultural ImpactThe Ronettes' version of this song was featured on the soundtrack for "Mean Streets", a movie by Martin Scorsese.
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The Walker Brothers VersionTheir version did not chart highly but they included it in their album "Images" (particularly in the UK).
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Song LegacyThe song is considered a classic and is emblematic of the Phil Spector "girl group" sound of mid-1960 collapse and rebirth.
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Cover VarietyThe song has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles, including pop, soul, and rock, demonstrating its wide appeal and enduring popularity.
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Induction"Walking In The Rain" and The Ronettes were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in a number of films and TV shows including "Goodfellas," and "Moonrise Kingdom," further proving its timeless popularity and influence.
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