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Songs with "Rain" in the Title

All these songs contain the word "rain" in their titles. Although some alternate choices have recorded the songs, your job is to select the artist with the most notable recording. All chart listings refer to the Billboard Hot 100, unless otherwise noted.

A multiple-choice quiz by BarbaraMcI. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
BarbaraMcI

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
419,303

Updated
Mar 05 25

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who recorded and released "Crying in the Rain"?
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Roy Orbison

The Everly Brothers

Johnny Cash

Elvis Presley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who recorded "Early Morning Rain"? Hint

Gordon Lightfoot

John Denver

Bob Dylan

Emmylou Harris

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who recorded "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"? Hint

The Hollies

Kris Kristofferson

Jim Croce

Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose recording of "I Wish It Would Rain" was the biggest hit? Hint

The Temptations

Neil Sedaka

Gladys Knight and the Pips

Dusty Springfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who had the hit version of "It Might As Well Rain Until September"? Hint

Patty Duke

Carole King

Little Eva

Patti Page

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who had a hit record with "Rain on the Roof"? Hint

Barry McGuire

The Mamas and the Papas

The Lovin' Spoonful

Donovan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote and had a minor hit with "Raining in My Heart"? Hint

Marvin Gaye

Bobby Rydell

Buddy Holly

Ray Charles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whose signature song was "Rainy Night in Georgia"? Hint

Brook Benton

Skeeter Davis

Dinah Washington

O.C. Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang much of "Rhapsody in the Rain" in falsetto? Hint

Lou Christie

Del Shannon

Frankie Valli

Curtis Mayfield

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Question 10 of 10

10. What girl group produced "Walking in the Rain"? Hint

The Shirelles

The Shangri-Las

The Crystals

The Ronettes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who recorded and released "Crying in the Rain"?

Answer: The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers recorded this song in 1961, and it reached Number Six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. It was written by Carole King and Howard Greenfield. It appeared on their album "The Golden Hits of the Everly Brothers."

Roy Orbison's 1961 single "Crying" reached Number Two. Johnny Cash's recording of "I Couldn't Keep from Crying" reached Number Five on the U.S. Billboard Country Music chart. Elvis Presley's cover of "Crying in the Chapel" reached Number Three; his recording of "Crying in the Rain" was made privately and never released, though he did perform it in concert.

2. Who recorded "Early Morning Rain"?

Answer: Gordon Lightfoot

This song appeared on the singer's 1966 debut album "Lightfoot!" and has been covered by multiple artists: those by Peter, Paul and Mary, Ian and Sylvia, and George Hamilton IV's versions were minor hits.

3. Who recorded "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

John Fogerty wrote this protest song, which peaked at Number Eight in 1971. Bonnie Tyler's 1983 cover was a minor hit.

4. Whose recording of "I Wish It Would Rain" was the biggest hit?

Answer: The Temptations

The music was by Motown steadfasts Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, and the lyrics by 22-year-old Rodger Penzabene, who died by suicide only ten days after the record's release.
Neil Sedaka's recording of "Laughter in the Rain" hit Number One in 1975.

5. Who had the hit version of "It Might As Well Rain Until September"?

Answer: Carole King

Most of Carole King's songs were recorded by other artists, but this one, originally written for Bobby Vee, reached Number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

6. Who had a hit record with "Rain on the Roof"?

Answer: The Lovin' Spoonful

The song, also called "You and Me and Rain on the Roof," followed their Number One single "Summer in the City," and reached Number 22.

7. Who wrote and had a minor hit with "Raining in My Heart"?

Answer: Buddy Holly

This answer may be controversial. This song was the B-side of "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," which Reached Number 12, and itself reached Number 88. It was released only four months before Buddy Holly died in a plane crash.

Leo Sayer's version reached Number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it is Buddy who wrote the song.

8. Whose signature song was "Rainy Night in Georgia"?

Answer: Brook Benton

Benton's signature song (along with "It's Just a Matter of Time") was written by Tony Joe White. He had a 1960 hit with Dinah Washington in "Baby (You've Got What It Takes.)"

9. Who sang much of "Rhapsody in the Rain" in falsetto?

Answer: Lou Christie

The record was banned by many radio stations because of its provocative lyrics. The other choices also are known for their outstanding falsettos.

10. What girl group produced "Walking in the Rain"?

Answer: The Ronettes

The Brill Building regulars Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote this song, with Phil Spector also taking a writing credit. Spector's "Wall of Sound" was hugely influential. A popular cover was recorded by Jay and the Americans

Source: Author BarbaraMcI

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