Gentle Rain

Barbra Streisand

About Gentle Rain

"The Gentle Rain" ("Chuva Delicada") is a 1965 bossa nova composition by Luiz Bonfá, with lyrics by Matt Dubey. Originally written in A minor key and 4/4 time, this song was first released as part of the motion picture soundtrack of the 1966 film The Gentle Rain of the North-American director Burt Balaban[1]. The music of the film was a collaboration of Luiz Bonfá as a composer and Eumir Deodato as orchestra arranger and director. It has become a jazz standard recorded instrumental in the following albums: 1965 Quincy Jones and His Orchestra on Quincy Plays for Pussycats. (Mercury) 1967 Joe Pass on Simplicity. (World Pacific) 1967 Ramsey Lewis on The Movie Album. (Cadet) 1968 Jimmy Smith on Livin' it Up! (Verve) 1969 George Shearing on Fool on the Hill. (Capitol) 1971 George Benson on Beyond the Blue Horizon. (CTI) 1971 Oscar Peterson and The Singers Unlimited on In Tune. (MPS) 1972 Art Farmer on Gentle Eyes. (Mainstream) 1975 Toots Thielemans on Old Friend. (Polydor) 1978 Joe Pass and Paulinho da Costa on Tudo Bem!. (Pablo) 


Year:
2009
4:20
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We both are lost
And alone in the world
Walk with me
In the gentle rain
Don't be afraid, I've a hand
For your hand and I
Will be your love for a while

I feel your tears as they fall
On my cheek
They are warm like gentle rain
Come little one you have me in the
World and our love will be sweet
Very sweet

Our love will
Be sweet very sad
Very sweet like gentle rain
Like the gentle rain
Like the gentle rain

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Joan Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand /ˈstraɪsænd/; April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. more »

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Written by: LUIZ BONFA, MATT DUBEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Gentle Rain" is a song performed by American artist Barbra Streisand. It is part of her comeback album, "Love is the Answer," which was released in 2009.
Song Origin
Despite being popularized by Streisand, the song is originally a Brazilian jazz standard, composed by Luiz Bonfá for a 1966 film titled "The Gentle Rain."
Signature Streisand
It perfectly showcases Streisand's unique mezzo-soprano vocal range and her ability to give a heartfelt and tender performance, even in a simple arrangement.
Chart Achievement
"Love is the Answer," the album which includes "Gentle Rain," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking Streisand’s ninth number-one album.
Collaboration
The album "Love is the Answer" was produced by Diana Krall, who is a renowned jazz pianist and singer in her own right, and Tommy LiPuma, a multi-award winning producer.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for leaving enough room for Streisand's magnificent voice to shine, while still keeping the classic jazz vibe.
Successful Album
"Love is the Answer" went on to receive Gold certification in the USA, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies.
Award-winning Performance
Streisand won a Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album" for "Love is the Answer," reinforcing her status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Notable Cover
Apart from Streisand's stellar rendition, the song "Gentle Rain" has also been covered by numerous artists including Diana Krall, Matt Monro, and Susannah McCorkle.
Legacy
Barbra Streisand’s version of "Gentle Rain" remains a popular staple in her discography, keeping the flame of Brazilian jazz standards alive in contemporary music.

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