Rainin' in My Heart
Slim Harpo
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Rainin' in my heart Since we've been apart I know I was wrong Baby, please come home You got me cryin' 'Bout to lose my mind Don't let me cry in vain Try my love just once, again Honey, I need your love Darlin', you know why If you would come back home There'll be no need for me to cry Raining in my heart Since we been apart I know I was wrong Baby, please come home
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Written by: JAMES MOORE, JERRY WEST
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Rainin' in My Heart" is a song that falls under the Blues genre, specifically Louisiana blues, swampland blues and harmonica blues.
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Release historyThe song was initially released as a single in 1961, by Excello Records, an American blues and R&B record label.
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ArtistsThe song was written and performed by Slim Harpo, a prominent blues musician from Louisiana.
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Success"Rainin' in My Heart" became Slim Harpo's biggest hit, reaching number 17 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 34 on the US pop chart.
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CompositionThe track is distinctive for its melancholy melody and instrumentation, including harmonica and guitar. It's a slow-tempo ballad that pairs Harpo's somber lyrics with emotional blues harmonica playing.
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Notable coversThe song has been covered by a multitude of artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Neil Young, and the Rolling Stones. It's noted for its widespread influence on musicians all around the world.
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AccoladesIn 2016, "Rainin' in My Heart" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing it's lasting significance in the recording industry.
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James Moore"Slim Harpo" was a stage name; the artist's real name was James Moore. Born in 1924 in Lobdell, Louisiana, he became an orphan at an early age and worked in a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time musician.
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InstrumentSlim Harpo was a master of the harmonica, and his playing on "Rainin' in my Heart" is considered by blues enthusiasts as an excellent representation of the instrument's emotional range.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Rainin' in My Heart" evoke a poignant sense of heartache and longing, fitting for the melancholic instrumentals. The title phrase captures the theme of emotional turmoil conveyed through the song.
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LegacyDespite his premature death at the age of 46, Slim Harpo's impact on the blues genre is immense. "Rainin' in My Heart," in particular, stands as one of his most enduring additions to blues music.
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InfluenceThe song’s particular Louisiana blues style had a significant influence on British bands, especially bands from the British Invasion of the U.S. pop charts in the mid-1960s.
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Live performancesFollowing the success of "Rainin' in My Heart", Slim Harpo was able to perform his hit on popular TV programs of the time and toured extensively, helping to solidify his status in the blues world.
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Album"Rainin' in My Heart" is also the title of Slim Harpo's debut album, which was released by Excello Records in 1961 and also contained his earlier hit, “I'm a King Bee."
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Posthumous recognitionSlim Harpo was posthumously inducted into the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame in 1997, reaffirming the enduring significance of his contributions to the genre.
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