Rainy Day Woman

Waylon Jennings

About Rainy Day Woman

"Rainy Day Woman" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in December 1974 as the second single from the album The Ramblin' Man. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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Oh rainy day woman
I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine
You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman

That woman of mine, she ain't happy
'Til she finds something wrong and someone to blame
If it ain't one thing it's another one on the way

Woke up this mornin' to the sunshine
It sure as hell looks just like rain
I know where to go on a cloudy day

Oh rainy day woman
I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine
You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman

Oh rainy day woman
I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine
You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman

(One more, baby)

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: WAYLON JENNINGS

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Rainy Day Woman" was released in 1974, arguably at the peak of Waylon Jennings' career, when he was one of the prime leaders of the Outlaw Country movement.
Commercial Success
The song achieved significant commercial success. It not only topped the U.S. country singles charts but also reached number 87 on the pop charts, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
Album Contribution
"Rainy Day Woman" is a track of the album "The Ramblin' Man", which is one of Jennings's most famous albums that further cemented his position as a leading figure in the Outlaw Country movement.
Grammy Nomination
Jennings was nominated for the "Best Male Country Vocal Performance" Grammy in 1975 for "Rainy Day Woman," although he did not win.
Difference in Song Title
Despite its title, the song "Rainy Day Woman" is not related to Bob Dylan's song "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35." Instead, Jennings's song is about a love affair that only appears to bloom when it's raining.
Recording Process
Like most of Jennings' work during the period, "Rainy Day Woman" was produced by Jennings and Cutts Gomez using the 'Outlaw Country' sound - a raw, stripped-down, and hard-edged sound that was a departure from the polished Nashville sound.
Collaborations
In 1991, this track was included in a duet with Hank Williams Jr. on the album "Maverick".
Songwriter
Not just a talented performer, Jennings himself wrote "Rainy Day Woman." He often composed his own songs, further setting him apart from many other country artists of the time.
Recurring Theme
The song is typical of Jennings' work, with its suggestive lyrics, thematic elements of heartache, loneliness, and love.
Critical Acclaim
"Rainy Day Woman" has often been hailed by critics as one of Jennings' best songs due to its raw sound and emotional depth.

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