Rainbow

Cilla Black, Marmalade

About Rainbow

"I Can Sing a Rainbow," also known as "Sing a Rainbow," is a popular song written by Arthur Hamilton. It was featured in the 1955 film Pete Kelly's Blues, where it was sung by Peggy Lee. Andy Williams released a version on his 1964 album, The Wonderful World of Andy Williams. David and Marianne Dalmour used the song as first track of their LP "Introducing David and Marianne Dalmour.” The British pop singer Cilla Black recorded the song for her 1966 studio album Cilla Sings a Rainbow; the album title and cover sleeve were both inspired by the song. Black's second album was a commercial success, charting at #4 on the UK Album Chart. Due to popular demand, Black regularly performed the song in her live concert tours of the 1960s and 1970s. Irish singer Jackie Lee recorded a version for her 1968 album White Horses, produced by Derek Lawrence for Philips Records. A recording by the Dells of the song in a medley with "Love is Blue" reached number 22 in the US pop charts in 1969. In 2004 Delta Goodrem sang the song in a TV advertisement for Tourism Australia that aired in many countries. Williams' version was also the closing theme song for the Philadelphia children's TV show, Captain Noah and His Magical Ark. The song has been used to teach children names of colours. However, despite the name of the song, not all the colours mentioned are actually colours of the rainbow (the colour pink, in particular, is not), and they are not presented in order of the visible light spectrum. 


Year:
2005
3:07
30 
#2

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[Chorus]
Rainbow, Look me up look me down, rainbow, You were fun to have around 
I was dreamin', Of the love I had to share, Never thinkin', You were here you were there 

Not a word, not a sound, could see or even feel the ground 
A pot of gold, I was sold, by the way you let it fly 

[Chorus]

Rainbow, Look me up look me down, Rainbow, You were fun to have around 
Now I'm changing, for the better for the day, Feel like singing all the colors you convey 

Come on home, Keep me warm, And love me till the new day?s born 
And I pray, You will stay, For ever in my eyes 

[Chorus]

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Cilla Black

Cilla Black OBE (born Priscilla Maria Veronica White, 27 May 1943) is an English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality. She began her career as a singer in 1963, and is most famous in the UK for her singles "Anyone Who Had a Heart" (1964) and "You're My World" (1964), both of which reached number one. Black had eleven Top Ten hits on the British charts between 1964 and 1971. In May 2010, new research published by BBC Radio 2 claimed that her version of "Anyone Who Had a Heart" was the UK's biggest selling single by a female artist in the 1960s. "You're My World" was also a modest hit in the United States, peaking at No.26 on the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM 'JUNIOR' CAMPBELL, THOMAS MCALEESE

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Rainbow" was released in 1971 by Cilla Black, a British singer and television personality. The song was written by Bob Arnold, Gillian Shakespeare, and Howard Blaikley, who were popular songwriters of the time.
Song Classification
The song is categorised under the Pop genre, following the mainstream trends of the 1970s.
Album Information
"Rainbow" was included on Black's studio album "Images," making it one of her defining songs during that period.
Chart Performance
Although it did not reach the top of the charts, "Rainbow" had a significant impact on the audience and continues to be remembered as one of Cilla Black's iconic songs.
Inspirational Story
The lyrics of the song "Rainbow" are considered inspiring; they talk about hope, aspiration, and the beauty of life, hence the reference to a rainbow.
Live Performances
Cilla Black performed "Rainbow" at several concerts, TV shows, and special events, increasing its popularity each time it was live.
Cover Versions
Over the years, various artists have covered "Rainbow," further escalating its recognition within and beyond the boundaries of the United Kingdom.
Television Promotion
Black, being a prominent television personality, managed to promote "Rainbow" via her own BBC TV series, "Cilla," where she performed this and many of her other well-known songs.
Video Production
Video recording of the song "Rainbow" features Cilla Black in an overlay of multiple colors, consistent with the song's theme – which was considered quite innovative for that time.
Legacy
Despite not being her most chart-topping song, "Rainbow" contributed greatly to Cilla Black's musical legacy and remains a favorite among her fans even today.
Digital Release
Posthumously, "Rainbow" was made available for streaming and download on all major digital platforms, allowing new generations to access this classic song.

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