Rain

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About Rain

"Rain" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released on 30 May 1966 as the B-side of their "Paperback Writer" single. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for Revolver, although neither appear on that album. "Rain" was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. He described its meaning as "about people moaning about the weather all the time". The song's recording contains a slowed-down rhythm track, a droning bass line and backwards vocals. Its release marked the first time that reversed sounds appeared in a pop song, although the Beatles used the same technique on the Revolver track "Tomorrow Never Knows", recorded days earlier. Ringo Starr considered "Rain" his best recorded drum performance. Three promotional films were created for the song that are considered among the early precursors of music videos. 


Year:
1970
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If the rain comes
They run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes
If the rain comes

When the sun shines
They slip into the shade
And sip their lemonade
When the sun shines
When the sun shines

Rain, I don't mind
Shine, the weather's fine

I can show you
That when it starts to rain
Everything's the same
I can show you
I can show you

Rain, I don't mind
Shine, the weather's fine

Can you hear me
That when it rains and shines
It's just a state of mind
Can you hear me
Can you hear me

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Rain" is not included in any of The Beatles' original studio albums. It was released as the B-side of the "Paperback Writer" single in 1966.
Recording Techniques
The song introduces pioneering recording techniques in pop music at the time, including the use of reversed tape effects.
Ringo Starr's Performance
This song contains one of Ringo Starr's most acclaimed performances as a drummer, adding complexity to the drum parts that marked a departure from pop drumming patterns of that era.
Inspired by Weather
The song was inspired by the long period of rain experienced by The Beatles during their Australian tour in 1964.
John Lennon's Contribution
It was primarily a John Lennon composition, although, as with almost all Beatles works, the song is credited to Lennon-McCartney.
Vocals Effect
The song's slowed-down chorus and verse vocals made it one of the first tracks to use the technology called automatic double tracking (ADT) invented by the Abbey Road Studios engineers.
Sound Experimentation
The song was noted for its 'heavy' sound during the psychedelic era of pop and rock, implying The Beatles' movement towards experimental sounds.
Music Video Creation
"Rain" had a promotional film (modern-day music video), showcasing an innovative twist with candid footage and reversed film effects matching the song's reversed audio parts.
Indian Influences
As John Lennon pointed out, the song had religious undertone with the ideas of the Hindu philosophy about life cycle i.e. life flowing like rain. The track marked the nascent stages of The Beatles' interest in Indian music and philosophy.
Legacy and Interpretation
Despite not being as successful as the A-side "Paperback Writer," "Rain" has since been appreciated for its innovative recording techniques and complex rhythm structure, even considered a turning point in The Beatles' music by some critics.

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