Rain and Tears

Aphrodite's Child, Demis Roussos

About Rain and Tears

"Rain and Tears" is a song by the Greek band Aphrodite's Child. It was released as a single in 1968 on Mercury. The song was included on the band's 1968 debut studio album End of the World.


Year:
2001
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Rain and tears are the same
But in the sun you've got to play the game

When you cry
In winter time
You can pretend
It's nothing but the rain

How many times I've seen
Tears coming from your blue eyes

Rain and tears, are the same
But in the sun
You've got to play the game

Give me an answer, love (oh)
I need an answer, love (oh)
Rain and tears in the sun
But in your heart
You feel the rainbow waves

Rain and tears
Both I shun
For in my heart there 'll never be a sun

Rain and tears, are the same
But in the sun
You've got to play the game
Game

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Aphrodite's Child

Aphrodite's Child was a Greek progressive rock band formed in 1967, by Vangelis Papathanassiou (keyboards), Demis Roussos (bass guitar and vocals), Loukas Sideras (drums and vocals), and Anargyros "Silver" Koulouris (guitar). Their band's name was derived from the title of a track from another Mercury act, Dick Campbell, from his Sings Where It's At album. Papathanassiou and Roussos had already been successful in Greece (playing in the bands Formynx and Idols respectively) while they got together with Sideras and Koulouris to form a new band. Their first recording as a band was for George Romanos' album In Concert and in Studio where they played on four songs and were credited as 'Vangelis and his Orchestra'. In the same year they recorded a two song demo and… more »

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Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU, GERARD BERGMAN

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12 facts about this song

Rain and Tears
"Rain and Tears" is a song by Aphrodite's Child, a band formed by Greek composer Vangelis, singer/bassist Demis Roussos, drummer Lucas Sideras, and guitarist Anargyros Koulouris.
Release Details
The song was released in 1968 as part of the group's debut album, "End of the World."
Composition
The record was composed by Vangelis and the lyrics were written by Boris Bergman.
Inspiration
"Rain and Tears" is based on Pachelbel's Canon, a traditional piece of music.
Chart Success
Despite being short in length, the song was popular throughout Europe and has been a staple of Aphrodite's Child's discography.
Aphrodite's Child's Significance
Aphrodite's Child is well known for being the starting point for both Vangelis and Demis Roussos's successful music careers.
Genre
Pop rock with a psychedelic influence was the genre of this track.
Achievement
The song helped Aphrodite's Child gain international recognition.
Later Performance
Even after Aphrodite's Child disbanded, Demis Roussos continued to perform "Rain and Tears" as part of his repertoire.
Single Release
"Rain and Tears" was released as a single alongside the track "Don't Try to Catch a River" on the B-side.
Commercial Success
The song managed to climb to the top 10 in several European music charts, including reaching No. 1 in Italy and the Netherlands.
Music Video
The music video for "Rain and Tears" features the band members surrounded by images and symbols of the transitional time of the 1960’s, reflecting the deep meaning of the song.

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