I'm No Stranger to the Rain
Encyclopedia
"I'm No Stranger to the Rain" is a song recorded by country music
artist Keith Whitley
. It is the fifth and final single released from his 1987 album Don't Close Your Eyes. It peaked at number-one in both the United States and Canada. Joe Diffie
covered the song on Whitley's 1995 tribute album. It was written by Sonny Curtis
and Ron Hellard.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Keith Whitley
Keith Whitley
Jackie Keith Whitley , known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters...
. It is the fifth and final single released from his 1987 album Don't Close Your Eyes. It peaked at number-one in both the United States and Canada. Joe Diffie
Joe Diffie
Joe Logan Diffie is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Between 1990 and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced ", "Third Rock from the Sun",...
covered the song on Whitley's 1995 tribute album. It was written by Sonny Curtis
Sonny Curtis
Sonny Curtis is an American singer and songwriter. Most of his work falls into the Pop and Country genres. He was a teenage pal and band member with Buddy Holly in Lubbock, Texas...
and Ron Hellard.
Music video
A music video was filmed for this song. It features Keith and his band playing in a café.Chart positions
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |