About the song
“Rhythm of the Rain,” a timeless classic by The Cascades, has captured the hearts of listeners for generations. Released in 1962, this ballad swiftly ascended the charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending two weeks at the top of the Easy Listening chart. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s ability to evoke a universal emotional response.
The song’s melancholic tone, coupled with the evocative imagery of rain, creates a poignant atmosphere that resonates with listeners on a deep level. The lyrics paint a picture of heartbreak and longing, as the narrator reflects on a lost love. The distinctive celesta, a delicate percussion instrument, adds a touch of ethereal beauty, while the sound of rain and thunder at the beginning and end of the track ground the song in a tangible reality.
The Cascades’ rendition of “Rhythm of the Rain” has become synonymous with the genre of easy listening, and its influence can be heard in countless songs that followed. The track’s inclusion in the soundtrack of the 1979 film Quadrophenia further solidified its place in popular culture.
Beyond its commercial success, “Rhythm of the Rain” is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and connect with listeners on a profound level. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to tap into universal themes of love, loss, and longing.”*
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Lyrics
Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain (ahh)
Telling me just what a fool I’ve been (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain (ahh)
And let me be alone again (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
The only girl I care about has gone away (ahh)
Looking for a brand new start (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
But little does she know that when she left that day (ahh)
Along with her she took my heart (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
Rain please tell me now does that seem fair
For her to steal my heart away when she don’t care?
I can’t love another when my hearts somewhere far away (ooh)
The only girl I care about has gone away (ahh)
Looking for a brand new start (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
But little does she know that when she left that day (ahh)
Along with her she took my heart (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
Rain won’t you tell her that I love her so
Please ask the sun to set her heart aglow
Rain in her heart and let the love we knew start to grow (ooh)
Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain (ahh)
Telling me just what a fool I’ve been (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain (ahh)
And let me be alone again (pitter patter, rap-tap-tap)
Oh, listen to the falling rain (ahh)
Pitter patter, pitter patter (ahh)
Ooh listen, listen to the falling rain (ahh)
Pitter patter, pitter patter, ohh (ahh)
Ooh listen, listen to the falling rain (ahh)