"If It Rains" is a song written by

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and recorded by

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-born singer songwriter, Mark Williams. The song was released in April 1976 as the second and final single from his second

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'' (1976). The song peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand charts.

Reception

In an album review from

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by Suedo Nim, Nim said; "

's "If It Rains", one of the three foreign tracks on the album, is performed convincingly with strong vocal backings."

Track listing

; 7" single (EMI – HR 550) Side A: "If It Rains"
Side B: "Morning Sun Upon a Mountain"

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1976 singles 1975 songs Mark Williams (singer) songs EMI Records singles