It Keeps Rainin'

Fats Domino

About It Keeps Rainin'

"It Keeps Rainin'" is a song recorded by Fats Domino in 1961 and written by Domino, Dave Bartholomew and Bobby Charles. It was released in the US on Imperial 5753, and in the UK on London HLP-9374, as the B-side of "I Just Cry". The song was covered by Bitty McLean in 1993, becoming a chart success in Europe and New Zealand.


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It keeps raining and raining 
Tears from my eyes 
Since you gone 
All I do is cry 
Won't somebody help me?
Somebody help me?
Can't you see 
That my baby done left me?
She left me reeling and rocking 
Walking the floor 
She left a note last night 
She won't be back no more 

It keeps raining and raining 
Tears from my eyes 
Since you gone 
All I do is cry 
Won't somebody help me?
Somebody help me?
Can't you see 
That my baby done left me 
She left me reeling and rocking 
Walking the floor 
She left a note last night 
She won't be back no more

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Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928) is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Domino is French Creole and Creole was his first language. Domino was delivered at home by his midwife grandmother. Like most families in the Lower Ninth Ward, Domino's family were new arrivals from Vacherie, Louisiana. His father was a well known violinist, and Domino was inspired to play himself. He eventually learned from his uncle, jazz guitarist Harrison Verrett. Fats released five gold (million-copy-selling) records before 1955. Domino also had 35 Top 40 American hits and has a music style based on traditional R&B ensembles of bass, piano, electric guitar, drums, and sa… more »

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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ROBERT CHARLES GUIDRY

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13 facts about this song

Release
The song "It Keeps Rainin'" was released in 1961 by the American musician Fats Domino.
Bitty McLean's Version
Bitty McLean's rendition of the song was released in 1993. It was his second single from the album "Just to Let You Know".
Higher Chart Success
Bitty McLean’s cover of the track surpassed the chart success of Fats Domino’s original, with McLean's version peaking at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, while Fats Domino's original peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America.
Genre
The song, both the original and Bitty McLean's cover, fall under the rhythm and blues genre, although, McLean's version also has elements of Reggae.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song talk about love and heartache caused by a lover who left.
Fats Domino
Fats Domino, an influential artist in the Rock 'N' Roll era, is known for his piano-focused sound and melodious voice, he was best known for his songs in the 1950s and 60s era.
Bitty McLean
Bitty McLean, a British-Jamaican reggae artist, is known for his soulful voice. Prior to his solo career, he was a part of UB40 as an engineer and backing vocalist.
Music Video
The music video for Bitty McLean's version was shot in Jamaica, the video portrays Bitty singing the song during a torrential downpour, reflecting the song's title.
Awards
Despite the song's significant chart success, it did not receive any significant awards.
Commercial Success
Bitty McLean's "It Keeps Rainin'" was a commercial success, becoming the Scottish reggae artist’s biggest hit, selling more than 200,000 copies and achieving a silver certification in the UK.
Other Covers
Apart from Bitty McLean's cover, the song "It Keeps Rainin'" has been covered by other artists as well, including Tears For Fears and country music singer Jody Miller.
Fats Domino Legacy
Fats Domino is considered one of the pioneers of rock and roll music and was among the first honorees inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
UB40 Reference
In the music video for Bitty McLean's version, the members of reggae band UB40 make a cameo appearance, an indirect acknowledgement of McLean’s stint with the band.

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