"Raincloud" is a song by British group

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, released as the duo's first single from their second studio album, ''

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'' (1997). The song was produced by

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. Released on 29 September 1997, "Raincloud" reached the top 10 on the

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, peaking at 6. "From a Desert to a Beach" is included as the

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on the "Raincloud" single. This track was not included on any of Lighthouse Family's albums apart from their remix album, ''

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'' (2004).

Chart performance

"Raincloud" reached No. 6 on the

in October 1997 and spent seven weeks on the chart. In Australia, the song was released after "

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" reached number one there. "Raincloud" peaked at No. 29 on the

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in November 1998 and remained on the chart for 10 weeks. It also reached to No. 47 on the

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in January 1998 and No. 71 on the Dutch

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in December 1997. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the single peaked at No. 34 in October 1997.

Critical reception

A reviewer from ''

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'' rated the song four out of five, adding that it "delivers enough melody, vocal warmth and rhythm to outweigh the

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echoes. Set to start the Christmas tills ringing." Chris Finan from the '' RM'' Dance Update gave it five out of five, noting that "

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& Tunde return with something a tad more uptempo than their previous single releases, boosted by a funky

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mix and backed by a more obvious 'Radio Mix'. The distinct vocal is as much at home with the upbeat pace as on the slower material."

Track listings

* UK CD1 # "Raincloud" (7-inch edit) # "Raincloud" (

remix edit) # "From a Desert to a Beach" # "Raincloud" (

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Paradox Vocal) * UK CD2 # "Raincloud" (7-inch edit) # "Raincloud" ( Mark!'s Tribal Madness vocal) # "Raincloud" (Mark!'s Tribal Madness dub) # "Raincloud" (Basement Boys Paradox dub) * UK cassette single and European CD single # "Raincloud" (7-inch edit) # "Raincloud" (

remix edit) * Australian CD single # "Raincloud" (7-inch edit) # "Raincloud" (

remix edit) # "From a Desert to a Beach" # "Raincloud" (

Paradox Vocal) # "

" (7-inch edit)

Charts

References

{{Authority control 1997 singles 1997 songs Lighthouse Family songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Martin Brammer Songs written by Paul Tucker (musician)