It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane
Guy Lombardo
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It looks like rain in Cherry Blossom Lane The sunshine of your smile's no longer there It looks like rain in Cherry Blossom Lane Your golden voice no longer fills the air The rippling notes have left the old mill stream There's nothing left for me but just a dream There'd be no rain in Cherry Blossom Lane If you were there to tell me that you care
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Written by: EDGAR LESLIE, JOSEPH A. BURKE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
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10 facts about this song
Release details"It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" was released by the Canadian-American bandleader and violinist Guy Lombardo and his royal Canadians in 1937.
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VocalsFeatured artists for this song were Lebert Lombardo, Carmen Lombardo, and James Dillon, who contributed to the vocal deliveries.
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SuccessThis song topped the charts in the United States in May of 1937 and remained there for several weeks.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" are full of nostalgia and convey a melancholic yet beautiful story.
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Musical styleThis song is popular for its big band style of the 1930s, a unique musical genre characterized by sophisticated harmony and ardent swing feel.
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Family BandLombardo's band included his brothers Lebert and Carmen, and it was very much a family affair. Carmen contributed heavily to the songwriting for the band, including "It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane."
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Records SoldWhile official sales numbers are not known due to the age of the song, it was a significant hit and was likely a substantial contributor to the over 300 million records that Lombardo sold during his career.
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Lombardo's LegacyGuy Lombardo, often referred to as "Mr. New Year's Eve," made a substantial impression on the swing/jazz era with songs like "It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" and is remembered as one of the great bandleaders.
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Media Appearances"It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" has been used in various media outlets for its vintage appeal. It was notably used in one of the episodes of the popular American TV show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" has been covered by other artists, further cementing its place in popular music history.
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