Rain
Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass
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April showers, overhead offer me a chance To protect her from the rain and cultivate romance It's an opportunity, something to enjoy Helter, skelter fly for shelter I'm a lucky boy Rain, let us cuddle while the rain pitter-patters On the pane and we're alone A chance to while away a dreamy afternoon A lovely peaceful afternoon No one can see us Rain It's so cozy in the rain There's no reason to complain she'll wait for you To hold her hand and then it's ten to one You kiss her in the rain, rain, rain Rain, let us cuddle while the rain pitter-patters On the pane and we're alone A chance to while away a dreamy afternoon A lovely peaceful afternoon No one can see us Rain It's so cozy in the rain There's no reason to complain she'll wait for you To hold her hand and then it's ten to one You kiss her in the rain, rain, rain
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Written by: Brian Alexander Morgan, Jaco Pastorius
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Rain" is a popular and evocative jazz song performed by Ella Fitzgerald, a legendary vocalist known for her broad vocal range and improvisational skill.
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Singer's BackgroundElla Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song," was a highly respected American jazz vocalist with a career spanning over half a century. Known for her purity of tone and incredible diction, she broke numerous barriers as a female African-American artist.
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Record LabelThis song was originally recorded under the Verve Records, a major record label, also known as the "jazz label", founded in 1956 by Norman Granz.
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Lyrics and CompositionWhile Ella Fitzgerald is known for her interpretation of the song, the actual lyrics and music of "Rain" were not written by her. Fitzgerald's renditions often put a unique spin to the original composition, thanks to her improvisational scat singing style.
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Song Style"Rain" is in a ballad style, showcasing Ella Fitzgerald's emotional versatility, effortless transitions between notes, and her ability to convey the depth of feelings in the lyrics.
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AccompanimentThe rendition of "Rain" by Ella Fitzgerald generally features a jazz combo accompaniment, including drums, piano, bass, and possibly horns, providing a smooth, flowing backdrop to her vocals.
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Album"Rain" featured in multiple albums by Ella Fitzgerald, demonstrating its popularity and enduring appeal across various compilations.
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InfluenceLike many of Ella Fitzgerald's songs, "Rain" has served as an influence for numerous subsequent jazz artists, both in terms of vocal style and interpretative approach.
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Live PerformancesElla Fitzgerald's performance of "Rain" was a feature of many of her live shows, with her soulful and emotive delivery often moving audiences.
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Critical Reception"Rain" is regularly highlighted by music critics and fans alike as an evocative example of Ella Fitzgerald's unerring ability to project emotion and narrative in her songs.
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