Rodrigo Amaro, A refreshing idea when it comes to the magic of clips, very fun to look at it but one that doesn't fit much with the song, "I Wish It Would Rain Down" manages to succeed thanks not only to the presences of Phil Collins and Eric Clapton joining forces but mostly because Jeffrey Tambor steals the show playing an intrusive theatre director during the initial and final talky moments when the song isn't playing. The song is one of the most melancholy in the Temptations repertoire, with lead singer David Ruffin delivering, in a pained voice, the story of a heartbroken man who wants to hide his sorrow. Despite that minor criticism, Yukich made a magnificent clip experience, very memorable and delightfully filmed in a nice black-and-white mode; and all the musicians had some acting abilities to perform with the outstanding Jeffrey Tambor, who is quite funny as the unhappy and whining director. I need rain to disguise the tears in my eyes. Issued with the Melvin Franklin-led "I Truly, Truly Believe" as its B-side, "I Wish It Would Rain" peaked for three weeks in February and March 1968 at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and at the number-one position on the Billboard R&B singles chart. Title: “I Wish It Would Rain Down” is one of Phil Collins' most dramatic songs and has a demanding vocal performance. A clip with a minor story: in the 1940's or 1950's, Tambor is directing a musical play that isn't following his vision and much to his dismay one of the musicians got sick and couldn't attend the rehearsals. Clapton plays the guitarist and he suggests to use Bill Collins (played by Phil) to fill as the lead vocal while the theatre janitor would play the drums. Music video for "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac filmed in and around a farm. The Temptations — I Wish It Would Rain á´´á´° (1967) - YouTube My eyes search the skies, desperately for rain. recorded for Virgin Records. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of I Wish It Would Rain on Discogs. His woman has just left him, and he wishes that it would start raining, to hide the tears falling down his face because "a man ain't supposed to cry". Directed by Bradford May. Despite that, the song was a hit. I just wish it would rain. 'Cause raindrops will hide my teardrops. Collins felt that it was as close as he had ever got, at the time, to writing a blues song. It also reached No. Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. This music video for Phil Collins' hit ft. Eric Clapton presents a theatre director (played by Jeffrey Tambor) worried about his current musical play after the absence of his lead singer during a rehearsal. Billboard described the single as an "easy beat blues rocker" that "will soar to the top in short order."[5]. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. Add the first question. Written by Agaim, the clip is great as the song but they don't blend together all that much. Rain, rain, rain (Oh, how I wish that it would rain) Ooo, baby. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and No. Phil Collins: I Wish It Would Rain Down [Instrumental] Day in, day out, my tear stained face Pressed against the window pane. But fine. With Phil Collins, Jeffrey Tambor, James Cagney, Ralph Chelli. Was this review helpful to you? Phil Collins' vocals span from E♭3 – C5. "I Wish It Would Rain Down" is a song by Phil Collins from his 1989 album ...But Seriously, featuring lead guitar by Eric Clapton. (Let it rain) Oh yeah, let it rain. In the official music video for her song "Heaven is a Place on Earth", Belinda Carlisle performs while we get glimpses of children in black masks holding glowing globes. Rain, rain, rain (Oh, how I wish that it would rain) Ooo, baby. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Gladys Knight & The Pips* - I Wish It Would Rain at Discogs. (Video 1990). Clapton asks if newcomer Bill Collins (played by Phil) can be part of the act since he has some singing talent. This music video for Phil Collins' hit ft. Eric Clapton presents a theatre director (played by Jeffrey Tambor) worried about his current musical play after the absence of his lead singer ... 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. (Such a lovely day) But everyone knows that a man ain't suppose to cry, listen. The music video begins with a shot of a clock in a family home... See full summary », 'Til Tuesday and Aimee Mann perform in the music video for "Voices Carry", from their debut album "Voices Carry" recorded by Epic Records. This music video for Phil Collins' hit ft. Eric Clapton presents a theatre director (played by Jeffrey Tambor) worried about his current musical play after the absence of his lead singer during a rehearsal. Producer Norman Whitfield devised much of the musical structure of the song, with former Motown artist Barrett Strong composing the song's signature piano intro on a piano with only ten working keys. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by the English progressive rock band Yes. Neil Finn sings and plays guitar as he walks through... See full summary ». 9/10. Quite lovely experience but I honestly don't find much appropriate for the song which is a bluesy power ballad, reflective and sad. [1] Motown staff writer Rodger Penzabene provided the song's lyrics. Watch the video for I Wish It Would Rain from The Temptations's The Ultimate Collection for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Oh, let it rain. To the world outside my tears, I refuse to explain, oh I wish it would rain, Let it rain, let it rain. Directed by James Yukich. I'm a man and I got my pride Til' it rains I'm gonna stay inside and let it rain. Listen to I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, 431,249 Shazams, featuring on The Temptations Essentials, and Pop Hits: 1968 Apple Music playlists. "I Wish It Would Rain" is a 1967 song recorded by the Temptations for the Motown label (under the "Gordy" imprint) and produced by Norman Whitfield. The music video opens with a shot of Phil Collins in a ... See full summary », Genesis performs in the music video "No Son of Mine" from the album "We Can't Dance" recorded for Atlantic and Virgin Records. View production, box office, & company info. Comments may be edited for clarity and length. (Oh, how I wish that it would rain) Oh, let it rain. Complete your Gladys Knight & The Pips* collection. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. I can't deny its everlasting effect, brilliantly made but it's just strange seeing how such contrast between sound and image can actually work without problems. More so than a number of other Motown songs, there is real sentiment and pain behind the song's words. I Wish it Would Rain was the #90 song in 1968 in the Pop charts.The song was performed by The Temptations.Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! Nancy Wilson sings as she over looks a pool of water and plays guitar while surrounded ... See full summary ». My eyes search the skies, desperately for rain. [2][3][4] The single was the focal point of the Temptations' 1968 album The Temptations Wish It Would Rain. The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com D A I gotta cry 'cause cryin' eases the pain, oh yeah. "I Wish It Would Rain" is a 1967 song recorded by the Temptations for the Motown label (under the "Gordy" imprint) and produced by Norman Whitfield. Clapton asks if newcomer Bill Collins (played by Phil) can be part of the act since he has some singing talent. Sure, it's better seeing this amusing flight of imagination and creativity than seeing a downer clip or just seeing Collins performing it on stage with massive close-ups heightening the most dramatic parts but it's somewhat distracting seeing a jolly collage of images from the past characters and impersonators of Gable and Bogart interacting with Phil. "I Wish It Would Rain" has been covered by a number of artists, including: (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need, I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You), Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations, Lost and Found: You've Got to Earn It (1962–1968), Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today), Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are), Ike & Tina Turner's Kings of Rhythm Dance, Ike & Tina Turner's Festival of Live Performances, Proud Mary: The Best of Ike & Tina Turner, His Woman, Her Man: The Ike Turner Diaries, Here's Johnny: Magic Moments from the Tonight Show, You Can't Miss Nothing That You Never Had, I Can't Believe What You Say (for Seeing What You Do), I'm Gonna Do All I Can (to Do Right by My Man), The Legends Ike & Tina Turner Live in '71, Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye), Really Really Love You: Live at the Dallas Brooks Hall, You're Not Alone (Australian Olympians song), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Wish_It_Would_Rain&oldid=1010200444, Song recordings produced by Norman Whitfield, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)" (1962), "Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down" (1969), "Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)" (1970) / ", "Who are You (and What are You Doing the Rest of Your Life)" (1976), "Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy)" (1983), This page was last edited on 4 March 2021, at 08:41. Music video for "West End Girls" by the Pet Shop Boys. Thanks to Ryan, precious, Dan Parsons, michael, Hyelda Stephen for correcting these lyrics. It was the final release from the group's "Classic-5" era, during which David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams constituted the Temptations' lineup. The United States does not go into Cambodia. It was a big hit in the United States, becoming the band's first and only single to reach No. (Oh, how I wish that it would rain) Oh, let it rain. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. No harm done and you can enjoy it with no major problem. This FAQ is empty. The power ballad was a massive success in early 1990, peaking at No. (Let it rain) Oh yeah, let it rain. _____ Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-weU Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. 1 on the RPM Top 100 in Canada; in the latter country, it was the highest-selling song of 1990. 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