Rhapsody in the Rain

Lou Christie

About Rhapsody in the Rain

"Rhapsody in the Rain" is a song written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie and performed by Christie with backing vocals by The Delicates. It reached No. 10 on Canada's RPM 100, No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 37 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and No. 40 in Australia in 1966. It was featured on his 1966 album, Painter of Hits. The song was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello. Many radio stations banned the song due to the controversial lyrics. MGM had Christie re-record the songs' opening lyrics to release a "clean" version.  


Year:
1999
2:57
91 
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Baby the raindrops play for me
A lonely rhapsody 'cause on our first date
We were makin' out in the rain

And in this car our love went much too far
It was exciting as thunder
Tonight I wonder where you are

Refrain:
The windshield wipers seemed to say
"Together - together - together - together"
And now they are saying
"Oh, ne...ver, ne...ver"
Ooh-wee,  ooh-wee, baby

[Chorus]
Rhapsody in the rain
Rhapsody in the rain
Angels keep cryin' for me  (don't... stop)
Angels keep cryin' for me  (don't... stop)

Baby, I'm parked outside your door
Remember makin' love, makin' love, we were makin' love in the storm
(sha-la-la-la la-la)

Refrain 2:
And then a flash from above
Lightning - lightning - lightning - lightning
Just li-ike our love
It was exciting, exciting
Ooh-wee,  ooh-wee, baby

[repeat chorus]

Bridge:

guitar solo:

Yesterday, bring back yesterday

[repeat chorus]

Coda:
Rhapsody in the rain

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Lou Christie

Luigi Alfredo Giovanni Sacco (born February 19, 1943), known professionally as Lou Christie, is an American singer-songwriter best known for three separate strings of pop hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 hit, "Lightnin' Strikes", and his three octave vocal range. more »

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Written by: LOU CHRISTIE, TWYLA HERBERT

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Rhapsody in the Rain" by Lou Christie was released in the year 1966, under the MGM label.
Chart Rankings
The song reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Christie's most recognized songs.
Controversial Theme
The song is known for its controversial theme and suggestive lyrics concerning teenage sexuality. It describes a couple making love in a car while a romantic melody was playing on the radio. This led to the song being banned in several markets.
Altered Lyrics
Due to its suggestive content, the song's lyrics were changed when performed on the "Ed Sullivan Show". The original line, "Our love went much too far" was changed to "Our love came much too soon".
Inspiration
"Rhapsody in the Rain" is a follow-up to Christie's number one hit, "Lightnin' Strikes" and the lyrics refer back to that song.
Radio Edit
In addition to lyrics alterations for television, radio stations received a version which also changed the controversial line to ensure playability.
Musical Style
Lou Christie co-wrote the song with his longtime collaborator Twyla Herbert. "Rhapsody in the Rain" is often classified as a baroque pop song because of its fusion of pop and classical music elements.
Popular Culture
The melody of "Rhapsody in the Rain" has been used in several drama and comedy TV series, including "Mad Men".
Covers and Samples
The song has been covered by various other artists over the years and its melody has been sampled by modern musicians, testifying its enduring popularity.
B-Side Song
The B-side of the "Rhapsody in the Rain" single was the song "Trapeze", which was less commercially successful.

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