Rainy Jane

Neil Sedaka

About Rainy Jane

"Rainy Jane" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1969, covered two years later by Davy Jones. Sedaka's rendition became a minor hit in the U. S., Canada and Australia.


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1999
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With a cloud above her head 
Here comes rainy Jane. 
If she stops you, man, she'll bore you 
With that sad refrain. 
It's the same old story. 
We've heard a thousand times before. 
She'll tell you how he broke her heart 
And then the tears will start to pour. 

Hey, rainy Jane, 
You gotta stop your crying sometime. 
Come on rainy Jane, 
It's up to you to make your own sweet sunshine. 

Jane, you're just a shadow of 
The girl you used to be. 
Once you used to live for life 
And now you live for sympathy. 
True, your heart's been broken 
And you got the right to cry, 
But if you're gonna keep it up 
The sunshine's gonna pass you by. 

Hey, rainy Jane, 
You gotta stop your crying sometime. 
Come on rainy Jane, 
It's up to you to make your own sweet sunshine. 

You can change the weather, 
No one loves a rainy day. 
Come let's get together, 
Clouds will clear up when you cheer up, 
Take each raindrop, make the rain stop. 

Hey, rainy Jane, 
You gotta stop your crying sometime. 
Come on rainy Jane, 
It's up to you to make your own sweet sunshine.

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. more »

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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Rainy Jane" is a song written by famous songwriter Neil Sedaka and lyricist Phil Cody. In this collaboration, they lent their talents to Davy Jones.
The Monkees Connection
Davy Jones was one of the members of the iconic pop-rock band, The Monkees. Even as a solo artist, Jones was a well-known figure in the music industry.
Released in 1971
"Rainy Jane" was released as a song in 1971. The early 70s was a period of transformation in the music industry with the onset of progressive and classic rock sounds, making "Rainy Jane" an interesting part of this evolution.
Top Charting
"Rainy Jane" peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, showcasing the song's popularity among audiences across the United States.
Varied Genres
The song is notable for its combination of different genres. It includes elements of pop, country, and folk music, weaving them together to create a unique and appealing sound.
The Album
"Rainy Jane" is part of the album "Davy Jones" released by Bell Records. The album also includes a number of other tracks, but "Rainy Jane" is one of the most celebrated.
Unique Instrumentals
One of the standout aspects of "Rainy Jane" is the instrumentals. Notably, the song makes use of ocarina solos, which contribute to its distinctive sound.
Fan Reception
The song had exceptional fan's feedback at the time of its release. Even today, "Rainy Jane" is recognized as one of Davy Jones' most popular solo tracks.
Re-released
The song was re-released as a digital download on iTunes and Amazon in 2014, more than four decades after its initial release.
Inspired Other Artists
"Rainy Jane" has since been covered by other artists, including Andy Williams, indicating how the song transcended the generation in which it was written and continues to inspire musicians today.

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