Storm in a Teacup

Lynsey de Paul

About Storm in a Teacup

"Storm in a Teacup" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (who is credited as Rubin) and Ron Roker, that was recorded by the British group The Fortunes. The recording was arranged by Lew Warburton and produced by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. The Fortunes were recommended it by Roger Cook, and it reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 9 on the Irish Singles Chart (IRMA), No.15 on the New Zealand singles chart and No. 65 on the Australian Kent Music Report in 1972. It also spent two weeks in the Dutch Tipparade. De Paul revealed to OK! magazine in a 1996 interview that it sold three million copies. It was the 84th best selling single in the UK in 1972. The song is often played on BBC Radio, most recently on the programme The Great British Songbook. 


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1996
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Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... 
Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... 

One drop of rain on your window pane 
Doesn't mean to say there's a thunderstorm comin' 
Rain may pour for an hour or more 
But it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter 

One gentle breeze blowin' softly through the trees 
Doesn't mean to say there's a hurricane hummin' 
Don't go running ev'ry time you hear it coming 
It doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter 

One little word that you may have overheard 
Doesn't mean to say that my love for you is dyin' 
Don't go cryin' over second hand lyin' 
'Cause it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter 

It's a storm in a teacup 
Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles 
A storm in a teacup 
It really doesn't matter 
If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day 

Pidder-padder pidder-padder .... 
It doesn't matter, no no it doesn't matter 

One little word that you may have overheard 
Doesn't mean to say that my love for you is dyin' 
So don't start cryin' over second hand lyin' 
'Cause it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter 

It's a storm in a teacup 
Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles 
Storm in a teacup 
It really doesn't matter 
If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day 

Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... 
It's a storm in a teacup 
Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles 
Storm in a teacup 
It really doesn't matter 
If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day

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Lynsey de Paul

Lynsey de Paul (born 11 June 1950) is an English singer-songwriter. Allmusic journalist Craig Harris stated that "one of the first successful female singer-songwriters in England, de Paul has had an illustrious career". more »

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Written by: Ron Roker, Lyndsey De Paul

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11 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Storm in a Teacup" was written and originally performed by the celebrated British singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul. It was released in 1972 through the record label, Mam Records.
Performance by The Fortunes
The song was later covered by the British Harmody pop band, The Fortunes. Their rendition became significantly popular than de Paul's original version.
Chart Performance
The Fortunes’ cover of "Storm in a Teacup" managed to break into the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in 1972.
Song Lyrics
The song is known for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and metaphorical imagery. The phrase "storm in a teacup" is an idiomatic expression in English, implying a small problem being treated as if it were a major crisis.
Co-writer
Leander Mike, using the pseudonym Mike De Paul, co-wrote "Storm in a Teacup" with Lynsey de Paul.
International Success
The song was not only a hit in the UK, but it also gained recognition in other European countries. It went to number two in the Netherlands, number six in Belgium, and even reached the Top 40 in Germany.
Commercial Use
"Storm in a Teacup" found its way to commercial use. It was used in a television advert for a cooperative wholesale society in 1972.
Public Recognition
Despite it being a cover, "Storm in a Teacup" is often associated with The Fortunes more than Lynsey de Paul, due to its significant chart performance.
Song Style
The song belongs to pop music category, with elements of soft rock.
Influence
"Storm in a Teacup", with its unique and captivating storytelling, has been cited as an influence on a number of contemporary British singers and songwriters.
Legacy
The Fortunes' version of "Storm in a Teacup" remains a popular track within the classic pop circuit, especially on retro and nostalgia-based radio stations.

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