Kiss the Rain

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"Kiss the Rain"
Kiss the rain single.jpg
Single by Billie Myers
from the album Growing, Pains
B-side"Tell Me"
Released23 September 1997 (1997-09-23)
Length4:30
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Desmond Child
Billie Myers singles chronology
"Kiss the Rain"
(1997) 		"Tell Me"
(1998)

"Kiss the Rain" is a song by British singer Billie Myers, from her debut album Growing, Pains. It was released on 23 September 1997 as the lead single from the album by Universal Records.[1] The song, produced by Desmond Child, is considered Myers' signature song and is her only notable hit. Myers also recorded a Spanish version of this song titled "Besa la lluvia (Piensa en mí)".

The song charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It also became an international hit, reaching number two in Canada and number 15 in Sweden and on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was included in season two, episode two of the TV series Dawson's Creek, "Crossroads".

Background[]

Desmond Child, who produced the album, got the idea for the title after hearing the Bush song "Glycerine". Child misheard the title as "Kiss the Rain." When he was told otherwise, he decided to use "Kiss the Rain" for a future song.[2]

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "the gripping, acoustic sounds of the track's mood-setting guitar makes the palpable echoes of Billie Myers' voice really stand out." He noted further that "in fact, the chaotic, ever-sure echo full of Myers' emotions charmingly reaches the audience and has a lasting effect. The drum beats wonderfully complement the compelling guitar sounds. This wonderful single (...) is full of depth, emotion, and musical clarity".[3]

Track listings[]

Personnel[]

Credits are adapted from the US-Australian CD single liner notes.[9]

  • Billie Myers – vocals, background vocals, writing
  • Eric Bazilian – background vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drum programming, writing
  • Desmond Child – background vocals, writing
  • Randy Cantor – organ
  • Kenny Aronoff – drums and percussion

Charts and certifications[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United States 23 September 1997 (1997-09-23)
  • CD
  • cassette
 Universal [33][34]
United Kingdom 30 March 1998 (1998-03-30) [35]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/song/t3222372
  2. ^ "Billboard". 27 November 1999.
  3. ^ Flick, Larry, ed. (21 February 1998). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 110 no. 8. p. 64. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  4. ^ Kiss the Rain (UK 7-inch jukebox single vinyl disc). Billie Myers. Universal Records. 1997. UNSJB 56182.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Kiss the Rain (UK CD single liner notes). Billie Myers. Universal Records, Deston. 1998. und56182.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Kiss the Rain (UK cassette single sleeve). Billie Myers. Universal Records. 1998. UNC 56182.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Kiss the Rain (Italian 12-inch maxi-single vinyl disc). Billie Myers. Universal Records. 1997. UNV 9810.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Kiss the Rain (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Billie Myers. Universal Records, Deston. 1997. US7-56192.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Kiss the Rain (US & Australian CD single liner notes). Billie Myers. Universal Records, Deston. 1997. UDS-56140.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3496." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  12. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3498." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15 no. 16. 19 April 1998. p. 10. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (28.5.–4.6. 1998)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 29 May 1998. p. 22. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  16. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Kiss the Rain". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  17. ^ "Hits of the World – Italy" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 110 no. 31. 1 August 1998. p. 62. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Billie Myers – Kiss The Rain" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  19. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  20. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  21. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  23. ^ "Billie Myers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  24. ^ "Billie Myers Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  25. ^ "Billie Myers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  26. ^ "Billie Myers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  27. ^ "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63 no. 12. 14 December 1998. p. 20. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  28. ^ "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  29. ^ "Best Sellers of 1998 – Singles Top 100". Music Week. 16 January 1999. p. 7.
  30. ^ "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40–1998 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  31. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1998". Archived from the original on 9 March 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
  32. ^ "British single certifications – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  33. ^ "Kiss the Rain / Shark & the Mermaid". Amazon. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  34. ^ "Kiss the Rain". Amazon. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  35. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 28 March 1998. p. 35. Retrieved 4 July 2021.

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