It Keeps Rainin'
Bitty McLean
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It keeps raining and raining Tears from my eyes Since you gone All I do is cry Won't somebody help Somebody help me Can't you see That my baby done left me She left me reeling and rocking Walking the floor She left a note last night She won't be back no more. It keeps raining and raining Tears from my eyes Since you gone All I do is cry Won't somebody help Somebody help me Can't you see That my baby done left me She left me reeling and rocking Walking the floor She left a note last night She won't be back no more
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ROBERT CHARLES GUIDRY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
ReleaseThe song "It Keeps Rainin'" was released in 1961 by the American musician Fats Domino.
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Bitty McLean's VersionBitty McLean's rendition of the song was released in 1993. It was his second single from the album "Just to Let You Know".
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Higher Chart SuccessBitty McLean’s cover of the track surpassed the chart success of Fats Domino’s original, with McLean's version peaking at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, while Fats Domino's original peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America.
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GenreThe song, both the original and Bitty McLean's cover, fall under the rhythm and blues genre, although, McLean's version also has elements of Reggae.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song talk about love and heartache caused by a lover who left.
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Fats DominoFats Domino, an influential artist in the Rock 'N' Roll era, is known for his piano-focused sound and melodious voice, he was best known for his songs in the 1950s and 60s era.
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Bitty McLeanBitty McLean, a British-Jamaican reggae artist, is known for his soulful voice. Prior to his solo career, he was a part of UB40 as an engineer and backing vocalist.
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Music VideoThe music video for Bitty McLean's version was shot in Jamaica, the video portrays Bitty singing the song during a torrential downpour, reflecting the song's title.
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AwardsDespite the song's significant chart success, it did not receive any significant awards.
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Commercial SuccessBitty McLean's "It Keeps Rainin'" was a commercial success, becoming the Scottish reggae artist’s biggest hit, selling more than 200,000 copies and achieving a silver certification in the UK.
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Other CoversApart from Bitty McLean's cover, the song "It Keeps Rainin'" has been covered by other artists as well, including Tears For Fears and country music singer Jody Miller.
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Fats Domino LegacyFats Domino is considered one of the pioneers of rock and roll music and was among the first honorees inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
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UB40 ReferenceIn the music video for Bitty McLean's version, the members of reggae band UB40 make a cameo appearance, an indirect acknowledgement of McLean’s stint with the band.
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