"Rain" is a rock song by English band

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, which on release in 1985 reached number 17 in the United Kingdom's Singles Chart. It was the second single from the band's second long-player, ''

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'' (1985).

Performance history

Despite the song's popularity with the band's audience, and it being one of its more commercially successful single releases, after performing it on 24 November 1989 at

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Astbury asked the crowd: "So you like that one?", and after it cheered in response, he responded with "Well, personally I don't but there you are..."Film of the concert, Wembley Arena, London, 24 November 1989, 53.50 mins. Published on Youtube. 2 April 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csniUmRrQMo

Alternative versions

An extended remix was recorded by the band titled "(Here Comes The) Rain".

Track listing

Vinyl 7-inch A Side : "Rain"
B Side : "Little Face" Vinyl 12-inch A Side: "Rain", "Little Face"
B Side: "(Here Comes The) Rain"

References

{{Authority control The Cult songs 1985 singles Songs written by Ian Astbury Songs written by Billy Duffy 1985 songs Beggars Banquet Records singles