Rain
The Beatles
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If the rain comes They run and hide their heads They might as well be dead If the rain comes If the rain comes When the sun shines They slip into the shade And sip their lemonade When the sun shines When the sun shines Rain, I don't mind Shine, the weather's fine I can show you That when it starts to rain Everything's the same I can show you I can show you Rain, I don't mind Shine, the weather's fine Can you hear me That when it rains and shines It's just a state of mind Can you hear me Can you hear me
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Rain" is not included in any of The Beatles' original studio albums. It was released as the B-side of the "Paperback Writer" single in 1966.
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Recording TechniquesThe song introduces pioneering recording techniques in pop music at the time, including the use of reversed tape effects.
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Ringo Starr's PerformanceThis song contains one of Ringo Starr's most acclaimed performances as a drummer, adding complexity to the drum parts that marked a departure from pop drumming patterns of that era.
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Inspired by WeatherThe song was inspired by the long period of rain experienced by The Beatles during their Australian tour in 1964.
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John Lennon's ContributionIt was primarily a John Lennon composition, although, as with almost all Beatles works, the song is credited to Lennon-McCartney.
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Vocals EffectThe song's slowed-down chorus and verse vocals made it one of the first tracks to use the technology called automatic double tracking (ADT) invented by the Abbey Road Studios engineers.
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Sound ExperimentationThe song was noted for its 'heavy' sound during the psychedelic era of pop and rock, implying The Beatles' movement towards experimental sounds.
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Music Video Creation"Rain" had a promotional film (modern-day music video), showcasing an innovative twist with candid footage and reversed film effects matching the song's reversed audio parts.
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Indian InfluencesAs John Lennon pointed out, the song had religious undertone with the ideas of the Hindu philosophy about life cycle i.e. life flowing like rain. The track marked the nascent stages of The Beatles' interest in Indian music and philosophy.
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Legacy and InterpretationDespite not being as successful as the A-side "Paperback Writer," "Rain" has since been appreciated for its innovative recording techniques and complex rhythm structure, even considered a turning point in The Beatles' music by some critics.
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