Walking in the Rain (The Ronettes song)
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"Walking in the Rain" is a song written by Barry Mann
, Phil Spector
, and Cynthia Weil
and was recorded by The Ronettes
in 1964. The song reached #23 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. The song also reached #28 on the R&B Singles
chart in 1965. The song is the only Phil Spector produced song to win a Grammy Award
. The song contains sound effects of thunder and lightning, which earned Larry Levine
a Grammy nomination.
released a cover version of the song in 1970 on their album Wax Museum, Vol. 1
. The song reached #19 on the The Billboard Hot 100.
Barry Mann
Barry Mann is an American songwriter, and part of a successful songwriting partnership with his wife, Cynthia Weil.-Career:...
, Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for his conviction in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson....
, and Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil is a prominent American songwriter. She is famous for having written many songs together with her husband Barry Mann....
and was recorded by The Ronettes
The Ronettes
The Ronettes were a 1960s girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. The group consisted of lead singer Veronica Bennett ; her older sister, Estelle Bennett; and their cousin Nedra Talley...
in 1964. The song reached #23 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. The song also reached #28 on the R&B Singles
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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chart in 1965. The song is the only Phil Spector produced song to win a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
. The song contains sound effects of thunder and lightning, which earned Larry Levine
Larry Levine
Larry Levine was an American audio engineer, known for his cooperation with Phil Spector on the Wall of Sound recording technique....
a Grammy nomination.
Jay and the Americans version
Jay and the AmericansJay and the Americans
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released a cover version of the song in 1970 on their album Wax Museum, Vol. 1
Wax Museum, Vol. 1
Wax Museum, Vol. 1 is the eighth studio album by Jay and the Americans released on February 28, 1970. The album went to #105 on The Billboard 200. It reached #68 on the Cashbox charts...
. The song reached #19 on the The Billboard Hot 100.
Cover versions
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on their 1972 album, The Partridge Family NotebookThe Partridge Family NotebookThe Partridge Family Notebook was released in November 1972. It featured a cover that was similar to the standard school notebook. It contained a few cover versions of some classic songs such as "Walking in the Rain" written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Phil Spector.The album reached #41 on the... - Reparata and the DelronsReparata and the DelronsReparata and the Delrons were an American girl group popular during the 1960s, best known for their recordings of "Whenever A Teenager Cries" and "Captain of Your Ship".-Girl group heyday:...
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