Chart performance
"Nothing Like the Rain" was a moderate success on the charts in Europe, entering the top 10 in the band's native Netherlands, peaking at number six. Additionally, it entered the top 20 in Finland (18), Norway (17) and Spain (14), while it reached the top 30 in Belgium (23). On the Eurochart Hot 100, the single peaked at number 68. It was the first 2 Unlimited single to not receive a UK release, and did not chart on the UK Singles Chart. Outside Europe, "Nothing Like the Rain" peaked at number 134 in Australia.Critical reception
Pop Rescue called the song "brilliant", describing it as "a slow, gentle, beautiful ballad, and it really gives Anita Dels, Anita the room to show off her vocals."Music video
The accompanying music video for "Nothing Like The Rain" was directed by Nigel Simpkiss and was released in the UK in June 1995. It features Anita and Ray performing in front of or behind raining water. Other shots are made in a swimming pool. Simpkiss also directed the music videos for "Let the Beat Control Your Body", "The Real Thing (2 Unlimited song), The Real Thing" and "Here I Go (2 Unlimited song), Here I Go". "Nothing Like the Rain" was later published on 2 Unlimited's official YouTube channel in July 2014.Ballads
2 Unlimited included ballads at the end of their three first studio albums: * "Desire" and "Eternally Yours" on ''Get Ready!'' * "Where Are You Now" and "Shelter For A Rainy Day" on ''No Limits (2 Unlimited album), No Limits'' * "Nothing Like The Rain" on ''Real Things (2 Unlimited album), Real Things'' * "Nothing Like The Rain" was the only ballad the band released as a single.Track listing
* 7" single # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Airplay Edit) (3:59) # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Edit) (3:43) * 12" single maxi # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Remix) (5:49) # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Edit) (3:43) # "No Limit (2 Unlimited song), No Limit" (X-Out '95) (5:59) * CD single # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Airplay Edit) (3:59) # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Edit) (3:43) * CD maxi # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Airplay Edit) (3:59) # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Edit) (3:43) # "Nothing Like The Rain" (Rainy Remix) (5:49) # "No Limit (2 Unlimited song), No Limit" (X-Out '95) (5:59)Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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