Summer Rain
Johnny Rivers
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Summer rain taps at my window West wind soft as a sweet dream My love, warm as the sunshine Sitting here by me, yeah She's here by me She stepped out of a rainbow Golden hair shining like moonglow Warm lips, soft as her soul Sitting here by me, now She's here by me All summer long we were dancing in the sand Everybody just kept on playing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" We sailed into the sunset Drifting home, caught by a gulf stream Never gave a thought for tomorrow Let tomorrow be, yeah Let tomorrow be She wants to live in the Rockies She says that's where we'll find peace Settle down, raise up a family One to call our own, yeah We will have a home All summer long we were grooving in the sand Everybody just kept on playing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Winter snows drift by my window North wind blowing like thunder Our love is burning like fire She's here by me, yeah She's here by me Let tomorrow be
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Written by: JAMES HENDRICKS
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Summer Rain" by Johnny Rivers is considered a blend of the Pop-Rock and Psychedelic Pop genres.
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SongwriterArguably one of the most intriguing facts about this tune is that it was not actually written by Johnny Rivers. The songwriter behind "Summer Rain" is James Hendricks, who was a relatively well-known folk musician in the 1960s.
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Release DateThe song was released in November 1967 as the lead single from the album "Realization."
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Summer Rain" enjoyed a decent amount of commercial success. It reached the number 14 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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ThemeThe song reportedly represents the end of the "Summer of Love" in 1967, a social and musical phenomenon that occurred mainly in San Francisco.
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Beatles' Influence"Summer Rain" is known to be subtly infused with the spirit of The Beatles' music- most notably, it incorporates standard melodies and chord progressions found in the British band’s cuts. Specifically, there are references to the Beatles' song "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Jason Donovan, whose version peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
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Song LocationThe song was recorded at the famous Los Angeles studio, the Sound Factory.
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Distinctive FeatureOne of the distinctive features of the song is the mellotron played by one of the Wrecking Crew sidemen, Mike Melvoin, who contributed to many songs for various artists.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Realization," which features Summer Rain, reached the number 5 position on the Billboard 200, marking a significant success in Johnny Rivers' career.
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NotationThe song is composed in the key of Eb Major according to the sheet music published.
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Music VideoDespite the song's popularity, there is no official music video for "Summer Rain." However, the song often accompanied with videos showcasing natural summertime environments.
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