The Sun and the Rain

Madness

About The Sun and the Rain

"The Sun and the Rain" is a single by Madness. It was released in 1983 as a stand-alone single and in 1984 it was included on the American/Canadian version of their album Keep Moving. The single spent 10 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 5. "The Sun and the Rain" was the last Madness single written solely by Mike Barson until 2009's "Sugar and Spice". It was also the last original release of theirs to reach the UK top 10 until "Lovestruck" in 1999.


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It's raining again
I'm hearing its pitter patter down
It's wet in the street
Reflecting the lights and splashing feet

Nowhere to go
And nothing I have to do, have to do

It's raining again
I follow the Christmas lights down town
I'm leaving the flow
Of people walking all around, round and round

I hear the sound of rain falling in my ears
Washing away the weariness like tears
I can feel my troubles running down
Disappear into the silent sound

Just walking along
My clothes are soaked right through to the skin
I haven't a doubt that this is what life is all about
The sun and the rain

Scraps of brain washing down the drain
I feel the rain falling on my face
I can say there is no better place
Than standing up in the falling down
In so much rain I could almost drown

It's raining again
A crack in the clouds reveals blue skies
I've been feeling so low
(Low)
But now everything is on my side, the sun and the rain

Walk with me fill my heart again
I hear the rain falling in my ears
Washing away the weariness like tears
I can feel my troubles running down
Disappear into the silent sound

I feel the rain falling on my face
I can say there is no better place
Than standing up in the falling down
In so much rain I could almost drown

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Madness

Madness are an English ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s 2 Tone ska revival, they continue to perform with their most recognised line-up of seven members. more »

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Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON

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11 facts about this song

Band History
"Madness" is an English ska band from Camden Town, North London, known for their 1980s hits. They formed in 1976 and are still active today.
Song Release
"The Sun and the Rain" was released as a single on November 7, 1983 by Stiff Records.
Chart Performance
The single reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, maintaining their consistent chart presence in the early '80s.
Album Appearance
Though it is one of their well-known songs, "The Sun and the Rain" was not included in any of their original studio albums. It did, however, feature on subsequent compilation albums, such as "Utter Madness" and "Divine Madness".
Music Video
The accompanying music video of the song features the band members in various weather situations, symbolizing the sun and the rain.
Band Members
At the time of this song's release, Madness consisted of seven members - Graham "Suggs" McPherson (lead vocals), Mike Barson (keyboards, piano), Chris Foreman (guitar), Lee Thompson (saxophone), Daniel Woodgate (drums), Mark Bedford (bass), and Chas Smash (backing vocals, trumpet).
Songwriter
"The Sun and the Rain" was written by the band's keyboardist, Mike Barson.
Production
The song was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, who were the long time collaborators of Madness.
Musical Style
The song continues the band's ska/pop style, but with a more pop-oriented sound which is characterized by its catchy chorus and keyboard-driven melody.
Legacy
"The Sun and the Rain" remains a fan favourite and is regularly included in the band's live performances.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence in the music world.

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