"Single Perfect Raindrop" | ||||
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Single by Things of Stone and Wood | ||||
from the album The Yearning | ||||
Released | June 1993 | |||
Length | 4:08 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Greg Arnold | |||
Producer(s) | James Black, Martin Pullan | |||
Things of Stone and Wood singles chronology | ||||
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"Single Perfect Raindrop" is a song written by Greg Arnold and recorded by Australian folk-rock band Things of Stone and Wood. The song was released in June 1993 as the fourth and final single from the band's debut studio album The Yearning . "Single Perfect Raindrop" peaked at number 50 on the ARIA Charts.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Single Perfect Raindrop" | 4:08 |
2. | "Share This Wine" (recorded Live at the Wireless in October 1992) | 3:59 |
3. | "Wrapped" (recorded Live at the Wireless in October 1992) | 4:30 |
4. | "Heidelberg" (recorded Live at the Wireless in October 1992) | 3:50 |
5. | "Happy Birthday Helen" (recorded Live at the Wireless in October 1992) | 4:04 |
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [1] | 50 |
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