"Rainy Jane" is a song co-written and originally recorded by American singer, songwriter and pianist

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in 1969, covered two years later by English actor, singer, and songwriter Davy Jones. Sedaka's rendition became a minor hit in the US, Canada and Australia.

Davy Jones version

Former

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lead singer Davy Jones covered "Rainy Jane" in 1971 on his second album, '' Davy Jones'' (1971). He achieved a medium hit with the song that summer in the US (No. 52 ''Billboard'' Hot 100, No. 32 ''Cash Box'' Top 100) and a substantially larger hit in Canada (No. 14 Pop, No. 21 Adult Contemporary).

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1969 songs 1969 singles 1971 singles Neil Sedaka songs Davy Jones songs Songs written by Neil Sedaka Bell Records singles Songs with lyrics by Howard Greenfield {{1960s-pop-song-stub