Did You Know?
All I Needed Was the Rain is a song by Elvis Presley, written by Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman. It was recorded on October 2, 1967, at RCA’s Nashville Studios, and released as a single on January 19, 1968. The song also appeared in Presley’s 1968 film Stay Away, Joe.
The song is a bluesy ballad about a man who has lost everything in life, but finds solace in the rain. The lyrics describe the man’s feeling of hopelessness and despair, but also his determination to overcome his troubles. The song’s chorus is as follows:
All I needed was the rain Rain, rain, rain All I needed was this rain Rain, rain, rain
Elvis Presley’s performance of the song is both heartfelt and powerful. His vocals are raw and emotional, and he conveys the song’s message of hope and resilience with great conviction.
“All I Needed Was the Rain” was not a major hit upon its release, but it has since become one of Elvis Presley’s most beloved and enduring songs. It is often cited as one of his finest vocal performances, and it continues to be covered by other artists to this day.
The song is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Even when we have lost everything, we can still find solace in the simple things in life, like the rain.
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Lyrics
Hello misfortune, how’s my old friend Mr. Misery?I’ve been away so long I bet you thought you seen the last of meI got no bed to rest my headNo doors or walls or window paneNow all I needed was the rainRain, rain, rain, rain, yeah
Met a little honey at the Buzzin’ Bumble Bee CafeYes, I didOne drink and all my money and that honeybee had flown awayI’m ’bout as low as I can goI don’t really mean to complainNow all I needed was the rainRain, rain, rain, rain
All I needed was this rainAll I needed was the rain, mh-mh-mh
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