Black Rain

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About Black Rain

"Black Rain" is a single by the American rock band Soundgarden, featuring lyrics written by frontman Chris Cornell and music written by bassist Ben Shepherd and guitarist Kim Thayil. The single debuted at number 24 and number 14 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and the US Billboard Rock Songs chart respectively in August 2010. It is also Soundgarden's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #96. The song appears on the compilation album Telephantasm and on the music video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and Guitar Hero Live. It was the first single that Soundgarden had released since 1997. 


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2014
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If I could hug my love, could I try
For your wings to cover me and let them fold
Half alive, I heard the most brilliant lie
Sleepless eyes, close the light
And rest your mind while you burn

Can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes
By cutting out your tongue you save face
Feeding on the blood lets running from a black day 

Cry on black rain, cry on black rain
Cry on black rain

If I could hug my love could I try
For your wings to cover me unless I fall
Sleepless eyes, close the light
And rest your mind while you burn

You can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes
By cutting out your tongue you save face
Feeding on the blood lets running from a black day

Cry on black rain, cry on black rain
Cry on cry on black rain
Black rain, cry on 
Black rain, cry on
Cry on

You can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes
By cutting out your tongue you save face
Feeding on the blood that's running from a black day

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Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, KIM THAYIL, BEN SHEPHERD

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Black Rain" is an outtake from the "Badmotorfinger" recording sessions in 1991. It was reworked and released almost 20 years later.
Album History
The song was included in the 2010 compilation album "Telephantasm" which is a career-spanning collection of Soundgarden's most popular songs and some lesser-known gems.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Black Rain" reached number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also topped the Billboard Rock Chart, showcasing Soundgarden's enduring popularity.
Grammy Nomination
In 2011, the song was nominated for the prestigious Grammy award in the category of "Best Hard Rock Performance," demonstrating its musical quality and the band's talent.
Music Video
The music video for "Black Rain" was created by Brendon Small, the creator of the animated TV show "Metalocalypse," and it featured animated versions of the band members performing the song.
Posthumous Recognition
Following the tragic death of lead vocalist Chris Cornell in 2017, "Black Rain" has gained renewed attention and respect as part of the powerful legacy left behind by the talented singer.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song, as with many of Soundgarden's songs, are open to interpretation. Chris Cornell has said that "Black Rain" refers to nuclear fallout and the end of the world.
Artwork
The single's artwork is a close-up, black and white photo of the band's emblem, and it was identified by Chris Cornell himself as an icon of Soundgarden's music.
Live Performance
Despite being an outtake from an earlier era, "Black Rain" was integrated into Soundgarden's setlist throughout the band's final tours. However, it was never played live before its 2010 release.
Digital Success
"Black Rain" was also released as downloadable content for the Rock Band video game series, highlighting the song's appeal to a wider, digital-first audience.

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