Rhapsody in the Rain
Appearance
"Rhapsody in the Rain" | |
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Song | |
B-side | "Trapeze" |
"Rhapsody in the Rain" is a song written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie and performed by Christie with backing vocals by The Delicates. It reached #10 in Canada,[1] #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, #37 in the UK, and #40 in Australia in 1966.[2] It was featured on his 1966 album, Painter of Hits.[3]
The song was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello.[4]
Many radio stations banned the song due to the controversial lyrics. MGM had Christie re-record the songs' opening lyrics to release a "clean" version.
References
- ^ Lou Christie, "Rhapsody in the Rain" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved August 5, 2014
- ^ Lou Christie, "Rhapsody in the Rain" Chart Positions Retrieved August 5, 2014
- ^ Lou Christie, Painter of Hits Retrieved August 5, 2014
- ^ Lou Christie, "Rhapsody in the Rain" single release Retrieved August 5, 2014