Crying In the Rain

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About Crying In the Rain

"Crying in the Rain" is a song by the English hard rock band Whitesnake. The song was originally released on the group's 1982 album Saints & Sinners, but was re-recorded on the group's 1987 multi-platinum album Whitesnake. The song was inspired by singer David Coverdale's divorce. The original version of "Crying in the Rain" is very blues-based and features a short guitar solo at the beginning played by Bernie Marsden. The original song also has a bit slower tempo compared to the re-recorded version, which had a much heavier and faster sound, influenced by heavy metal. The guitar solo at the beginning of the original was also removed from this version. David Coverdale has stated in interviews that "John (Sykes) hated blues". The re-recorded version (sometimes titled "Crying in the Rain '87") was also released as a one-track promo single. The song has been a part of Whitesnake's live performances since its release in 1982, although it is the 1987 version that Whitesnake has kept performing, since 1987. Also, since Whitesnake's reformation in 2002, the song has been extended by a drum solo in the middle of the song. 


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A black cat moans
When he's burning with the fever
A stray dog howls
When he's lonely in the night
A woman goes crazy
With the though of retribution
But, a man starts weeping
When he's sick and tired of life 

I keep on dreaming dreams of tomorrow
Feel I'm wasting my time
Lighting candles in the wind,
Always taking my chances
On the promise of the future
But, a heart full of sorrow
Paints a lonely tapestry 

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart 

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
Cause no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
Crying in the rain

I can never deny
All the sweet things I have tasted
Tho' I've been mistreated
I keep coming back for more,
I know where I'm going
There's no hope of absolution
I can't seem to separate
The good times from the bad 

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart 

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
Cause no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain 

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart 

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
Cause no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain 

Crying in the rain

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Whitesnake

Whitesnake is a British rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. Their early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style. Four of the band's earliest albums reached the top 10 in the UK, with Ready an' Willing (1980), Come an' Get It (1981), Saints & Sinners (1982) and Slide It In (1984). The band's 1987 self-titled album was their most commercially successful worldwide, and contained three of their most recognisable songs, "Here I Go Again", "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love". In 1988, Whitesnake was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. In 2005, Whitesnake was named the 85th greatest hard ro… more »

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Written by: DAVID COVERDALE

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Crying in the Rain" is a song by British rock band Whitesnake. The song was initially released in 1982 on their album "Saints & Sinners."
Multiple Versions
The band made two different recorded versions of the song. The original one in 1982 and another version was re-recorded for their album titled "Whitesnake" in 1987.
Song Composition
The song is characterized by a mix of hard rock and blues influences, a style that was popular in the 80s.
Band Members
During the recording of the 1987 version of "Crying in the Rain", vocalist David Coverdale was the only remaining original member of Whitesnake.
Drum Solo
The 1987 version of the song features an extended drum solo by Aynsley Dunbar, a distinctive feature not found in the original.
Chart Performance
Unlike some of the band's other songs, "Crying in the Rain" didn't make a significant impact on the charts. However, it has since become a favorite among fans.
Live Performances
"Crying in the Rain" was often used as the opening song during Whitesnake's 1987-1988 world tour.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics to "Crying in the Rain" are reportedly about vocalist David Coverdale's divorce, adding a personal twist to the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Crying in the Rain", which aired on MTV, features the band performing in the midst of a thunderstorm, enhancing the mood of the song.
Cover Versions
Many other artists have covered this song, diversifying its influence and interpretation. This includes musical acts like Astral Doors, and Scottish singer Doogie White among others.
References in Popular Culture
Apart from being one of Whitesnake's popular songs, it is used in the video game series, "Grand Theft Auto", more specifically its 'Vice City' installment, where it is played on the in-game rock station.

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