Baby the Rain Must Fall

Glenn Yarbrough

About Baby the Rain Must Fall

"Baby the Rain Must Fall" is a song written by Elmer Bernstein and Ernie Sheldon and performed by Glenn Yarbrough after he left the Limeliters for a solo career. In early 1965, the song reached #2 on the adult contemporary chart and #12 on the Billboard chart. It also reached number 3 in South Africa. The song is the title song from the movie, Baby the Rain Must Fall and is heard during the opening credits. The song appeared on Yarbrough's 1965 album, Baby the Rain Must Fall. It was recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of the World in Hollywood, California. The song was arranged by Bread lead singer David Gates. Earl Palmer played drums on the song. 


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2001
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Some men climb a mountain,
Some men swim the sea,
Some men fly above the sky:
They are what they must be.
But, baby the rain must fall,
Baby, the wind must blow,
Wherever my heart leads me
Baby, I must go, baby I must go.

I do not love for silver,
Ido not love for gold,
My heart is mine to give away,
It never will be sold.
So, baby the rain must fall,
Baby, the wind must blow,
Wherever my heart leads me
Baby I must go, baby i must go.

I am not rich or famous:
But who can ever tell?
I don't know now what waits for me
Maybe heaven, maybe hell.
Baby, the rain must fall,
Baby, the wind must blow,
Wherever my heart leads me
Baby I must go, baby I must go.

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Glenn Yarbrough

Glenn Yarbrough (born January 12, 1930) is an American folk singer. He was the lead singer with The Limeliters between 1959 and 1963, and had a prolific solo career, recording on various labels. more »

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Written by: ELMER BERNSTEIN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Glenn Yarbrough was an American folk singer known for founding the group, The Limeliters, in the late 1950s. He also had a successful solo career in the 1960s.
Song History
"Baby the Rain Must Fall" was released in 1965. It is featured in and named after the film of the same title.
Billboard Ranking
The song was a major hit for Yarbrough, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA.
International Success
"Baby the Rain Must Fall" was also successful internationally. It reached #2 on the Canada Top Singles chart.
Film Connection
The film "Baby the Rain Must Fall" was directed by Robert Mulligan, starred Steve McQueen and Lee Remick, and was released in the same year as the song. The song echoes the tragedy and uncertain future of the characters depicted in the film.
Song Composition
The song conveys romantic themes of love through its lyrics. Glenn’s powerful, unique tone complements the emotional lyrics of the song.
Composer's Background
The song was written by Elmer Bernstein and Ernie Sheldon. Bernstein has scored hundreds of films spanning numerous genres, earning 14 Academy Award nominations.
Album Details
"Baby, the Rain Must Fall" is the title track of Glenn Yarbrough's highly successful studio album of the same name.
Awards
While there are no specific awards linked to this song, its commercial success greatly contributed to Yarbrough's well-recognized identity as a folk music artist.
Legacy
Today, "Baby the Rain Must Fall" is considered one of Yarbrough's most iconic and well-loved songs, frequently associated with his overall musical legacy.

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