Rainy Day Woman
Waylon Jennings
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Oh rainy day woman I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman That woman of mine, she ain't happy 'Til she finds something wrong and someone to blame If it ain't one thing it's another one on the way Woke up this mornin' to the sunshine It sure as hell looks just like rain I know where to go on a cloudy day Oh rainy day woman I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman Oh rainy day woman I never seem to see you for the good times or the sunshine You have been a friend of mine, rainy day woman (One more, baby)
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Written by: WAYLON JENNINGS
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10 facts about this song
Historical Context"Rainy Day Woman" was released in 1974, arguably at the peak of Waylon Jennings' career, when he was one of the prime leaders of the Outlaw Country movement.
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved significant commercial success. It not only topped the U.S. country singles charts but also reached number 87 on the pop charts, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
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Album Contribution"Rainy Day Woman" is a track of the album "The Ramblin' Man", which is one of Jennings's most famous albums that further cemented his position as a leading figure in the Outlaw Country movement.
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Grammy NominationJennings was nominated for the "Best Male Country Vocal Performance" Grammy in 1975 for "Rainy Day Woman," although he did not win.
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Difference in Song TitleDespite its title, the song "Rainy Day Woman" is not related to Bob Dylan's song "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35." Instead, Jennings's song is about a love affair that only appears to bloom when it's raining.
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Recording ProcessLike most of Jennings' work during the period, "Rainy Day Woman" was produced by Jennings and Cutts Gomez using the 'Outlaw Country' sound - a raw, stripped-down, and hard-edged sound that was a departure from the polished Nashville sound.
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CollaborationsIn 1991, this track was included in a duet with Hank Williams Jr. on the album "Maverick".
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SongwriterNot just a talented performer, Jennings himself wrote "Rainy Day Woman." He often composed his own songs, further setting him apart from many other country artists of the time.
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Recurring ThemeThe song is typical of Jennings' work, with its suggestive lyrics, thematic elements of heartache, loneliness, and love.
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Critical Acclaim"Rainy Day Woman" has often been hailed by critics as one of Jennings' best songs due to its raw sound and emotional depth.
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