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Rhythm of the Rain

January 07, 2023

"Rhythm of the Rain" is a song performed by The Cascades, released in November 1962. It was written by Cascades band member John Claude Gummoe. On March 9, 1963, it rose to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent two weeks at number 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.[1] Billboard ranked the record as the number 4 song of 1963.[2]

"Rhythm of the Rain"
Single by The Cascades
from the album Rhythm of the Rain
B-side"Let Me Be"
ReleasedNovember 1962 (US)
January 25, 1963 (UK)
Recorded1962
GenrePop
Length2:28
LabelValiant Records 6026
Songwriter(s)John Claude Gummoe
Producer(s)Barry De Vorzon
The Cascades singles chronology
"There's a Reason"
(1962) 		"Rhythm of the Rain"
(1962) 		"Shy Girl"
(1963)
Official audio
"Rhythm of the Rain" on YouTube

In March 1963, the song was a top 5 hit in the United Kingdom and, in May that same year, was a number 1 single in Ireland. In Australia it rose to number 2. In Canada, the song was on the CHUM Chart for a total of 12 weeks and reached number 1 in March 1963.[3] In 1999 BMI listed the song as the 9th most performed song on radio/TV in the 20th century.[4]

The Cascades' recording was used in the soundtrack of the 1979 film Quadrophenia, and included in its soundtrack album.[5]

The song arrangement features distinctive use of a celesta.[6]

The sound of rain and thunder are heard at the beginning and at the end of the song.

Theme

The lyrics are sung by a man whose lover has left him; the rain falling reminds him 'what a fool' he has been. He rhetorically asks the rain for answers, but ultimately he wishes it would 'go away' and let him cry alone.

Chart performance

Sylvie Vartan version (in French)

"En écoutant la pluie"
Single by Sylvie Vartan
from the album Twiste et chante
B-side"Let Me Be"
Released1963
Genreyé-yé
Length2:28
LabelRCA Victor
Songwriter(s)John C. Gummoe, Richard Anthony
Sylvie Vartan singles chronology
"Chance" / "Il revient" / "Reponds-moi" / "Il revient" / "Reponds-moi" / "Tous les gens"
(1963) 		"En écoutant la pluie"
(1963) 		"I'm watching"
(1963)

The song was adapted into French (under the title "En écoutant la pluie", meaning "Listening to the Rain") by Richard Anthony. It was recorded by Sylvie Vartan, who released it as a single in 1963.

According to the charts published by the U.S. magazine Billboard (in its "Hits of the World" section), the song "En écoutant la pluie" reached number one in France.[22][23][24]

Track listings

7" single RCA Victor 45.277 (1963, France)

A. "En écoutant la pluie" (Rhythm of the Rain)
B. "Jamais" (Late Date Baby)[25]

7" EP Sylvie à l'Olympia RCA 86.007 (1963, France)

A1. "En écoutant la pluie"
A2. "Jamais"
B1. "Avec moi"
B2. "Mon ami"[26]

Charts

Charts (1963) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[27] 11
France[24] 1

Other charting versions

See also

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 49.
  2. ^ Top 5 Songs of Each Year Retrieved May 8, 2015
  3. ^ Hall, Ron (1984). The Chum Chart Book. Rexdale (Toronto): Stardust Productions. p. 27. ISBN 0920325157.
  4. ^ Top 100 Songs of the Century Retrieved September 21, 2011
  5. ^ IMDB Quadrophenia Entry
  6. ^ Walter Everett (2008). The Foundations of Rock : From "Blue Suede Shoes" to "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes": From "Blue Suede Shoes" to "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. Oxford University Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-1953-1023-8.
  7. ^ The Cascades - Rhythm of the Rain, Ultratop. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  8. ^ The Cascades - Rhythm of the Rain, Ultratop. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  9. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The Cascades". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  10. ^ Flavour of New Zealand, 18 April 1963
  11. ^ The Cascades - Rhythm of the Rain, norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  12. ^ Cascades - Full Official Chart History, Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  13. ^ , Billboard.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  14. ^ "The Hot 100, Week of March 9, 1963". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  15. ^ , Billboard.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  16. ^ "Middle-Road Singles", Billboard, March 2, 1963. p. 55. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  17. ^ , Billboard.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  18. ^ "Hot R&B Singles", Billboard, March 16, 1963. p. 20. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  19. ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, March 16, 1963
  20. ^ Musicoutfitters.com
  21. ^ Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 28, 1963
  22. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (6 July 1963). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 31–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  23. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (13 July 1963). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 30–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  24. ^ a b Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (27 July 1963). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 42–. ISSN 0006-2510. Sylvie Vartan EN ECOUTANT LA PLUIE.
  25. ^ "ultratop.be - Sylvie Vartan - Petit rainbow". Ultratop. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  26. ^ "ultratop.be - Sylvie Vartan - Sylvie à l'Olympia". Ultratop. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  27. ^ "Sylvie Vartan – En écoutant la pluie" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
  28. ^ Vic van de Reijt, booklet to De Nederlandstalige cover top 100, Universal Music 984 333-6
  29. ^ Video of the song "O Ritmo Da Chuva", Brazilian version from 1964 by singer Demétrius on Youtube (original audio).
  30. ^ Gary Lewis & The Playboys, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015
  31. ^ Pat Roberts, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015
  32. ^ Jacky Ward, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015
  33. ^ Neil Sedaka, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015
  34. ^ Dan Fogelberg, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015
  35. ^ Jason Donovan, "Rhythm of the Rain" chart position Retrieved May 9, 2015

External links

  • John Gummoe's website

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Rhythm of the Rain is a song performed by The Cascades released in November 1962 It was written by Cascades band member John Claude Gummoe On March 9 1963 it rose to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent two weeks at number 1 on Billboard s Easy Listening chart 1 Billboard ranked the record as the number 4 song of 1963 2 Rhythm of the Rain Single by The Cascadesfrom the album Rhythm of the RainB side Let Me Be ReleasedNovember 1962 US January 25 1963 UK Recorded1962GenrePopLength2 28LabelValiant Records 6026Songwriter s John Claude GummoeProducer s Barry De VorzonThe Cascades singles chronology There s a Reason 1962 Rhythm of the Rain 1962 Shy Girl 1963 Official audio Rhythm of the Rain on YouTubeIn March 1963 the song was a top 5 hit in the United Kingdom and in May that same year was a number 1 single in Ireland In Australia it rose to number 2 In Canada the song was on the CHUM Chart for a total of 12 weeks and reached number 1 in March 1963 3 In 1999 BMI listed the song as the 9th most performed song on radio TV in the 20th century 4 The Cascades recording was used in the soundtrack of the 1979 film Quadrophenia and included in its soundtrack album 5 The song arrangement features distinctive use of a celesta 6 The sound of rain and thunder are heard at the beginning and at the end of the song Contents 1 Theme 2 Chart performance 2 1 Weekly charts 2 2 Year end charts 3 Sylvie Vartan version in French 3 1 Track listings 3 2 Charts 4 Other charting versions 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksTheme EditThe lyrics are sung by a man whose lover has left him the rain falling reminds him what a fool he has been He rhetorically asks the rain for answers but ultimately he wishes it would go away and let him cry alone Chart performance EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 1963 PeakpositionAustralia Sydney 3Belgium Flanders 7 14Belgium Wallonia 8 23Canada CHUM Hit Parade 1Ireland IRMA 9 1New Zealand Lever Hit Parade 10 2Norway VG lista 11 7UK Record Retailer 12 5US Billboard Hot 100 13 14 3US Billboard Middle Road Singles 15 16 1US Billboard Hot R amp B Singles 17 18 7US Cash Box Top 100 19 2 Year end charts Edit Chart 1963 RankUS Billboard Hot 100 20 4US Cash Box 21 7Sylvie Vartan version in French Edit En ecoutant la pluie Single by Sylvie Vartanfrom the album Twiste et chanteB side Let Me Be Released1963Genreye yeLength2 28LabelRCA VictorSongwriter s John C Gummoe Richard AnthonySylvie Vartan singles chronology Chance Il revient Reponds moi Il revient Reponds moi Tous les gens 1963 En ecoutant la pluie 1963 I m watching 1963 The song was adapted into French under the title En ecoutant la pluie meaning Listening to the Rain by Richard Anthony It was recorded by Sylvie Vartan who released it as a single in 1963 According to the charts published by the U S magazine Billboard in its Hits of the World section the song En ecoutant la pluie reached number one in France 22 23 24 Track listings Edit 7 single RCA Victor 45 277 1963 France A En ecoutant la pluie Rhythm of the Rain B Jamais Late Date Baby 25 7 EP Sylvie a l Olympia RCA 86 007 1963 France A1 En ecoutant la pluie A2 Jamais B1 Avec moi B2 Mon ami 26 Charts Edit Charts 1963 PeakpositionBelgium Ultratop 50 Wallonia 27 11France 24 1Other charting versions EditDutch teen idol Rob de Nijs covered the song in 1963 as Ritme van de regen Though originally a B side the song kick started his career and remains popular today 28 Brazilian singer Demetrius 1942 2019 released a version of the song in Portuguese in 1964 as O Ritmo Da Chuva 29 Gary Lewis amp the Playboys released a version of the song in 1969 that reached No 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 30 Pat Roberts released a version of the song in 1972 that reached No 34 on the Country chart 31 Jacky Ward released a version of the song in 1978 that reached No 11 on the Country chart 32 Neil Sedaka released a version of the song in 1984 that reached No 37 on the adult contemporary chart 33 Dan Fogelberg released a version of the song in 1990 that reached No 3 on the adult contemporary chart 34 Jason Donovan also released a version of the song on 20 August 1990 that reached No 9 on the UK Singles Chart 35 Donovan re recorded the song for his 2008 album Let It Be Me See also EditList of number one adult contemporary singles of 1963 U S Number one singles of 1963 Ireland List of 1960s one hit wonders in the United StatesReferences Edit Whitburn Joel 2002 Top Adult Contemporary 1961 2001 Record Research p 49 Top 5 Songs of Each Year Retrieved May 8 2015 Hall Ron 1984 The Chum Chart Book Rexdale Toronto Stardust Productions p 27 ISBN 0920325157 Top 100 Songs of the Century Retrieved September 21 2011 IMDB Quadrophenia Entry Walter Everett 2008 The Foundations of Rock From Blue Suede Shoes to Suite Judy Blue Eyes From Blue Suede Shoes to Suite Judy Blue Eyes Oxford University Press p 77 ISBN 978 0 1953 1023 8 The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain Ultratop Retrieved May 15 2018 The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain Ultratop Retrieved May 15 2018 The Irish Charts Search Results The Cascades Irish Singles Chart Retrieved May 15 2018 Flavour of New Zealand 18 April 1963 The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain norwegiancharts com Retrieved May 15 2018 Cascades Full Official Chart History Official Charts Company Retrieved May 15 2018 Hot 100 The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain Chart History Billboard com Retrieved May 15 2018 The Hot 100 Week of March 9 1963 Billboard Retrieved 5 November 2021 Adult Contemporary The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain Chart History Billboard com Retrieved May 15 2018 Middle Road Singles Billboard March 2 1963 p 55 Retrieved May 15 2018 Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs The Cascades Rhythm of the Rain Chart History Billboard com Retrieved May 15 2018 Hot R amp B Singles Billboard March 16 1963 p 20 Retrieved May 15 2018 Cash Box Top 100 Singles March 16 1963 Musicoutfitters com Cash Box Year End Charts Top 100 Pop Singles December 28 1963 Nielsen Business Media Inc 6 July 1963 Billboard Nielsen Business Media Inc pp 31 ISSN 0006 2510 Nielsen Business Media Inc 13 July 1963 Billboard Nielsen Business Media Inc pp 30 ISSN 0006 2510 a b Nielsen Business Media Inc 27 July 1963 Billboard Nielsen Business Media Inc pp 42 ISSN 0006 2510 Sylvie Vartan EN ECOUTANT LA PLUIE ultratop be Sylvie Vartan Petit rainbow Ultratop Retrieved 2017 11 23 ultratop be Sylvie Vartan Sylvie a l Olympia Ultratop Retrieved 2017 11 23 Sylvie Vartan En ecoutant la pluie in French Ultratop 50 Retrieved 2017 11 23 Vic van de Reijt booklet to De Nederlandstalige cover top 100 Universal Music 984 333 6 Video of the song O Ritmo Da Chuva Brazilian version from 1964 by singer Demetrius on Youtube original audio Gary Lewis amp The Playboys Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015 Pat Roberts Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015 Jacky Ward Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015 Neil Sedaka Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015 Dan Fogelberg Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015 Jason Donovan Rhythm of the Rain chart position Retrieved May 9 2015External links EditJohn Gummoe s website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rhythm of the Rain amp oldid 1127506842, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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