"Kiss the Rain" is a song by British singer

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, from her debut album, ''

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''. It was released on 23 September 1997 as the lead single from the album by

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. The song, produced by

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, is considered Myers'

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and is her only notable hit. Myers also recorded a

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version of this song titled "Besa la lluvia (Piensa en mí)". The song charted at number four on the

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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 ''

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'', "Crossroads".

Background

, who produced the album, got the idea for the title after hearing the

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song "

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". Child misheard the title as "Kiss the Rain." When he was told otherwise, he decided to use "Kiss the Rain" for a future song.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote that "the gripping, acoustic sounds of the track's mood-setting guitar makes the palpable echoes of

' 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". Gerald Martinez from ''

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'' stated that "her arresting voice immediately makes the song a bit special." He also described it as "a song of jealousy and insecurity and vulnerability, over a long-distance lover."

Track listings

* UK 7-inch jukebox single :A. "Kiss the Rain" – 4:30 :B. "Kiss the Rain" (radio edit) – 4:09 * UK CD single # "Kiss the Rain" (radio edit) – 4:09 # "Kiss the Rain" (album version) – 4:30 # "Kiss the Rain" (unplugged) – 7:23 # "Sleeping Beauty" – 3:57 * UK cassette single # "Kiss the Rain" (radio edit) – 4:09 # "Kiss the Rain" (album version) – 4:30 * Italian 12-inch maxi-single :A1. "Kiss the Rain" (dance mix) – 5:28 :A2. "Kiss the Rain" (radio mix) – 3:52 :A3. "Kiss the Rain" (original version) – 4:30 :B1. "Kiss the Rain" (TP2K club remix) – 7:52 :B2. "Kiss the Rain" (Urban Discharge Trippy dub) – 7:55 * US 7-inch single :A. "Kiss the Rain" :B. "Tell Me" * US and Australian CD single # "Kiss the Rain" # "The Shark and the Mermaid"

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the US CD single liner notes. * Billie Myers – vocals, background vocals, writing *

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– background vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards,

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, writing * Desmond Child – background vocals, writing * Randy Cantor –

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– drums and percussion

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

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Piano sheet music , pdf {{Authority control 1990s ballads 1997 debut singles 1997 songs Music videos credited to Alan Smithee Rock ballads Songs written by Billie Myers Songs written by Desmond Child Songs written by Eric Bazilian Universal Records singles