Raindrops

Dee Clark

About Raindrops

"Raindrops" is a 1961 song by the American R&B singer Dee Clark, and was released in April of that same year.


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The raindrops, so many raindrops
It feels like rai-ain drops
Falling from my eye-eyes
Falling from my eyes

Since my love has left me
I'm so all alone
I would bring her back to me
But I don't know where she's go-o-o-ne
I don't know where she's gone

There must be a cloud in my hea-ea-ea-ead
Rain keeps falling from my eye, eyes
Oh no they can't be teardrops
For a man ain't supposed to cry

So it must be rai-ain drops, so many raindrops
It feels like raindrops
Falling from my eye,eyes
Falling from my eyes

Oh, there must be a cloud in my hea-ea-ea-ead
Rain keeps falling from my eye-eyes
Oh no they can't be teardrops
For a man ain't supposed to cry

So it must be rai-ain drops, so many raindrops
It feels like raindrops
Falling from my eye, eyes
Falling from my eyes

It keeps on fallin'
Fallin' from my eyes

It keeps on fallin' from my eyes

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Dee Clark

Dee Clark (November 7, 1938 – December 7, 1990) was an African-American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the ballad "Raindrops," which became a million-seller in the United States in 1961. more »

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17 facts about this song

Release Date
"Raindrops" was released in April, 1961.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Artist Identity
Dee Clark was an American soul singer who enjoyed a string of hit singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Song Genre
The song is classified as a mix of pop and rhythm and blues, which was very popular during the 1960-70s.
Historical Context
The song was released during the civil rights movement and was popular among all racial groups in America.
Notable Recognition
"Raindrops" was Clark's biggest hit, and is considered a classic of the era.
Song Inspiration
The song is said to have been inspired by a thunderstorm that occurred during a recording session.
Song Reception
It was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and continues to be covered by other artists.
Awards
"Raindrops" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rhythm & Blues Recording.
Cover Versions
Various artists such as Bobby Darin, Tony Orlando, David Cassidy, and Clark himself covered the song later.
Song Impact
Despite its upbeat tempo and melody, "Raindrops" is often considered a sad song because of its lyrics about a man crying because his lover has left him.
Song Theme
The song features the use of natural imagery and metaphor to express feelings of sadness and loneliness, with the refrain "Raindrops, so many raindrops / It feels like raindrops / Falling from my eyes / Falling from my eyes."
Production Style
The song is notably characterized by the use of heavily reverbed vocals and a prominent string section, which was a hallmark of the "Chicago sound" of the era.
Legacy
"Raindrops" remains one of the best-known songs of the early 1960s, and continues to be played on oldies radio stations today.
TV Show Selection
This song was used in an episode of the popular TV show, “Mad Men.”
Chart Prolongation
Besides making it to number two on the Billboard Hot 100, the track also topped the Billboard R&B chart.
Unique Composition
The single started with thunderstorm sound effects, which was a novel and memorable approach to song introduction.

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