About The Song
The song “Rhythm of the Rain” was written by Cascades band member John Claude Gummoe and released in November 1962. It was a huge hit for the band, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spending two weeks at number one on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. The song is known for its distinctive use of a celesta played by arranger, Perry Botkin Jr. The sound of rain and thunder are also heard at the beginning and at the end of the song, which is a nice touch that adds to the song’s atmosphere.
The song was used in the soundtrack of the 1979 film Quadrophenia, and included in its soundtrack album. It has also been covered by a number of other artists, including The Mamas and the Papas, The Beach Boys, and Bobby Vinton.
“Rhythm of the Rain” is a classic 1960s pop song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a catchy and well-written tune with a beautiful melody and a timeless message about love and hope.
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Lyrics
Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain
Telling me just what a fool I’ve been
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain
And let me be alone againThe only girl I care about has gone away
Looking for a brand new start
But little does she know that when she left that day
Along with her she took my heartRain, 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 awayThe only girl I care about has gone away
Looking for a brand new start
But little does she know that when she left that day
Along with her she took my heartRain 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 growListen to the rhythm of the falling rain
Telling me just what a fool I’ve been
I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain
And let me be alone againOh, listen to the falling rain
Pitter patter, pitter patter
Oh, oh, oh, listen to the falling rain
Pitter patter, pitter patter