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About Sunshine After the Rain
"Sunshine After the Rain" is a song originally written and recorded by Ellie Greenwich in 1968, titled as "The Sunshine After the Rain" and released on her album Composes, Produces and Sings. It was covered by Elkie Brooks in 1977 and Berri in 1994.
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Everywhere I goI see a face we used to knowI pass a place we used to goWhen you were mineSince you went awayMy heart's not freeIt keeps raining down on meWill there be a dayWhen the sun will shineI want to see the sunshine after the rainI want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains againSunshine after the rainOh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's endWhen I hear your nameI start to cry, each day's the same since your goodbyeIt's like a game, forgetting youEvery night I prayTomorrow brings a sunny day and happy thingsJust like the way it used to be for you and meI want to see the sunshine after the rainI want to see bluebirds flying over the mountain againSunshine after the rainOh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's endEverywhere I goI see a face we used to knowI pass a place we used to goWhen you were mineSince you went awaySince you went awayMy heart's not freeIt keeps on raining down on meWill there be a day when the sun will shineI want to see the sunshine after the rainI want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains againSunshine after the rainOh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's endSunshine after the rainI want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains againSunshine after the rainOh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end
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Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks (born 25 February 1945) is an English singer, a vocalist with Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. She gained her biggest success in the late 1970s and 1980s and has been nominated twice for Brit Awards' top female singer.British Queen of Blues. She is known for her powerful husky voice and hit singles such as "Pearl's a Singer", "Lilac Wine", "Don't Cry Out Loud", "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", and "No More the Fool", and top-selling album Pearls. more »
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Pop Rock, Soft Rock
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Written by: ELLIE GREENWICH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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4 facts about this song
Berri's Version"Sunshine After the Rain" became a unique hit for EuroDance artist Berri (also known as Rebecca Sleight). - The song reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart and number 26 in Ireland, becoming her biggest hit and most remembered song. - The quick dance beat was positively received, unlike the slower original, helping its success. - Berri's version was featured in various clubs across Britain and Europe and it has since been remixed several times. - It's part of the 1994 album "About Time." |
Elkie Brooks' VersionElkie Brooks, a British singer, released "Sunshine After the Rain" in 1977. It was included on her album "Two Days Away." - Her version of the song was slower, more ballad-like, differing significantly from the Berri's version. - Brooks' version made it to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry. - The song is one of Brooks' signature songs, being included in many of her compilations albums. - Elkie Brooks' "Sunshine After the Rain" was produced by famous songwriting and producing team Leiber and Stoller, known for their work with artists like Elvis Presley. |
Original Song"Sunshine After the Rain" was originally written by Ellie Greenwich. Greenwich was well-known for composing hits for some of the biggest bands and singers of the 1960s, like The Ronettes and The Crystals. She released the song on her 1968 album "Composes, Produces and Sings", but it was not a hit for her. - The original song was more melancholic and slow-paced, which was changed by both Elkie Brooks and Berri in their respective versions. |
Cover Versions and Use in MediaBesides Berri and Elkie Brooks, the song has been covered by multiple artists in various genres, from pop and dance to jazz. - "Sunshine After the Rain" by Berri was ultrapopular in the club scene, particularly in the 90s. - The song has appeared on various compilation albums and has been used in several TV shows and advertisem*nts, most notably for heartburn relief medicine Zantac in the UK in mid-2000s. |
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