Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
John Fogerty
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Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I know, it's been comin' for some time When it's over, so they say It'll reign a sunny day I know, shinin' down like water I wanna know have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know that have you ever seen the rain Comin' down on a sunny day? Yesterday and days before Sun is cold and rain is hard I know, been that way for all my life 'Til forever, on it goes Through the circle, fast and slow I know, it can't stop, I wonder I wanna know that have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know have you ever seen the rain Comin' down on a sunny day? Yeah I wanna know that have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know that have you ever seen the rain Comin' down on a sunny day?
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Written by: John Fogerty
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, led by John Fogerty. Although many mistook it as a John Fogerty solo song, it's actually a band collaboration where Fogerty took the lead.
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Album AppearanceThis song is a single from Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1970 album, Pendulum. The album is the group's sixth studio album, and it peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in 1971, just after the album release, and soon climbed to number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song WriterJohn Fogerty is credited with writing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" which shows his talent as a songwriter, aside from his iconic vocals and guitar skills.
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Inspirational MeaningThe song was reportedly written when Creedence Clearwater Revival was at the peak of its fame, but the band was starting to disintegrate due to continuous touring and pressure from their record label. The lyrics "I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain comin' down on a sunny day" were Fogerty's description of their tough situation.
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Vietnam War ContextBecause of its release during the Vietnam War, it was often thought the song referred to the war. However, Fogerty himself stated the song is more about an internal band crisis.
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RecognitionThe song has been covered by several well-known artists including Rod Stewart, Joan Jett, and Bonnie Tyler. It continues to be played on classic rock radio today, proving its enduring popularity.
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Pop Culture Influence"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Philadelphia", "Stargate SG-1", and "The Walking Dead", further cementing its cultural relevance.
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Billboard SuccessEven fifty years after its release, in 2021, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" returned to the Billboard charts due to its usage in a popular commercial, showing its timeless nature.
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Song LengthThe official length of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" is 2 minutes and 40 seconds, which is quite short for a rock song but long enough to leave an unforgettable impact.
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