"Sunshine After the Rain" is a song originally written and recorded by

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in 1968, titled as "The Sunshine After the Rain" and released on her album ''Composes, Produces and Sings''. It was

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in 1977 and Berri in 1994.

Elkie Brooks version

Brooks' version was released as a single in 1977 and reached number 10 on the

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. The song appears as the fourth track on her 1977 album ''

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''.

Track listings

UK 7" single

Charts

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Berri version

In 1994, English singer Berri recorded her version. It contains an

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" by

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. "Sunshine After the Rain" was released twice. During its first release, it was credited as " New Atlantic/U4EA featuring Berri" and reached number 26 on the

in December 1994. A re-release in 1995 fared somewhat better, peaking at number four on the

in September, this time credited solely as Berri. The re-release also became a hit in Australia, peaking at number 12 on the

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, and in Iceland and Ireland, reaching number 11 in both countries.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' viewed songs like "Sunshine After the Rain" as "such juicy European morsels", adding that it " asthe infectious hooks and tidy production required for a successful crossover to top 40 waters." James Hamilton from British magazine ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update described it as a "plaintive anthemic galloping remake".

Track listings

* 1994 CD single as New Atlantic/U4EA featuring Berri # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Two Cowboys 7" edit) — 3:31 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (New Atlantic mix) — 6:31 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (original U4EA breakbeat mix) — 5:24 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Two Cowboys 12" mix) — 4:29 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Tall Paul remix) — 6:34 * 1995 CD single as Berri # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Two Cowboys club edit) — 3:30 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Two Cowboys club mix) — 4:27 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Dancin' Divaz club mix) — 8:00 # "The Sunshine After the Rain" (Dancin' Divaz rhythm mix) — 6:31

Charts and certifications

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Certifications

"Rainbow in the Sky"

In 1995,

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produced a

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track titled "Rainbow in the Sky". The "K&A Blast" versions very closely resemble the Berri version of "Sunshine After the Rain". "Rainbow in the Sky" was released in the UK on 12" vinyl and CD. The "Rainbow in the Sky" CD single also contained Paul Elstak's single, " Luv U More".

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References

External links

Lyrics of this song
* {{Authority control 1968 songs 1977 singles 1994 singles 1995 singles A&M Records singles Elkie Brooks songs Songs written by Ellie Greenwich