Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Burt Bacharach
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Raindrops keep falling on my head And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed Nothing seems to fit Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling So I just did me some talking to the sun And I said I didn't like the way he got things done Sleeping on the job Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling But there's one thing I know The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red Crying's not for me 'Cause I'm never going to stop the rain by complaining Because I'm free Nothing's worrying me It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red Cryin's not for me 'Cause I'm never going to stop the rain by complaining Because I'm free Nothing's worrying me
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Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was written by Hal David and composed by Burt Bacharach. The song is a perfect example of the pop songwriting brilliance these two men possessed.
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Film InclusionOne of its notable appearances is in the 1969 film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". The song plays during a key scene where Paul Newman's character, Butch Cassidy, rides a bicycle.
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Grammy WinThe song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Apart from that, it was also nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year.
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Chart Success"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was a number one hit in the United States, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970.
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PerformanceThe song was originally performed by B.J. Thomas, whose smooth vocals helped to make the song a hit. It has since been covered by many artists, including Andy Williams and Sacha Distel.
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Association with ArtistsBacharach and David wrote many songs for Dionne Warwick, but "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was one of their biggest hits not recorded by her.
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Theme and MessageThe song's happy, optimistic lyrics have been interpreted as a way of handling the problems and stress in life. The idea is that these difficulties, like raindrops, may keep falling on one’s head, but one should not let it affect their overall positivity.
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Commercial useIt has also been used in commercials and has become a popular choice for feel-good, optimistic advertising campaigns.
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Song's InfluenceThe song has had a significant influence on pop culture, being referenced and performed in several TV shows, films, and commercials.
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Cultural SignificanceIn 2004, it was ranked #23 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema, signifying its lasting impact in the music and film industry.
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