The Rain, The Park & Other Things

The Cowsills

About The Rain, The Park & Other Things

"The Rain, the Park & Other Things" is a psychedelic pop song with music and lyrics co-written by Artie Kornfeld and Steve Duboff. It was recorded by the pop band The Cowsills, and included on their 1967 album The Cowsills (MGM E/SE-4498). Released as a single, the song reached #2 on the Billboard charts. It was kept from the #1 spot by "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees. The single cemented the group's international popularity and sold some three million copies over the years. It ties with 1969's "Hair" as the group's biggest hit, as both reached #2 in the U. S. It reached #1 in Canada's RPM Magazine charts. 


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2006
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I saw her sitting in the rain
Raindrops falling on her
She didn't seem to care
She sat there and smiled at me

Then I knew
She could make me happy
Flowers in her hair
Flowers everywhere

I love the flower girl
Oh, I don't know just why, she simply caught my eye
I love the flower girl
She seemed so sweet and kind, she crept into my mind

To my mind

I knew I had to say hello
She smiled up at me
And she took my hand
And we walked through the park alone

And I knew
She had made me happy
Flowers in her hair
Flowers everywhere

I love the flower girl
Oh, I don't know just why, she simply caught my eye
I love the flower girl
She seemed so sweet and kind, she crept into my mind

To my mind

Suddenly, the sun broke through
I turned around, she was gone
All I had left
Was one little flower in my hand

But I knew
She had made me happy
Flowers in her hair
Flowers everywhere

I love the flower girl
Was she reality or just a dream to me?
I love the flower girl
Her love showed me the way to find a sunny day

Sunny day

I love the flower girl
Was she reality or just a dream to me?
I love the flower girl

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The Cowsills

The Cowsills is an American singing group from Newport, Rhode Island. They specialized in harmonies and the ability to sing and play music at an early age. The band was formed in the spring of 1965 by brothers Bill, Bob, and Barry, then shortly thereafter added John. Originally Bill and Bob played guitar and Barry was on drums, then John learned how to play drums and joined the band, so Barry went to bass. After their initial success, the brothers were later joined by their siblings Susan and Paul and their mother Barbara. Bob's twin brother Richard was the road manager. When the group expanded to its full family membership by 1967, the six siblings ranged in age from 8 to 19. Joined by their mother Barbara, the Cowsills were the inspiration for the 1970 laun… more »

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Written by: ARTIE KORNFELD, STEVEN WILLIAM DUBOFF

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10 facts about this song

Background
"The Rain, The Park & Other Things" is a song performed by American pop band The Cowsills.
Release History
The song was released as a single in 1967 by MGM Records. - It is also included in the band's debut studio album, "The Cowsills."
Chart Performance
The track reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's biggest hit songs. - Internationally, the song also charted in Canada where it reached the Top 10.
Song Composition
This upbeat tune was written by Artie Kornfeld and Steve Duboff. - The song features a distinctive harpsichord part, reflecting the band's incorporation of Baroque pop influences.
Band Formation
The Cowsills consisted originally of four brothers: Bill, Bob, Barry, and John Cowsill. Their mother, Barbara, and little sister, Susan, became part of the band afterwards.
Influence
The Cowsills were among the inspirations for the creation of "The Partridge Family," a musical television show that aired in the early 1970s.
In Popular Culture
"The Rain, the Park & Other Things" has been featured in several films, including the Jim Carrey film Dumb and Dumber and also in the background of a scene in the film "The Impossible Years."
Reissue and Covers
The song was reissued in 1990 as part of the compilation album titled "The Best of the Cowsills." - It has been covered by several artists, including David Cassidy, Neil Diamond, and the Portuguese band The Sheiks.
Song Meaning
The song tells a love story about a man who meets a 'flower girl' in a park, but when he turns around, she disappears, similar to a dreamlike sequence.
Awards
"The Rain, the Park & Other Things" was nominated for the 'Song of the Year' by the Russian Grammy Awards in 2007, 40 years after its original release.

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