Tears in the Rain (Robin Beck song)

Last updated
"Tears in the Rain"
Single by Robin Beck
from the album Trouble or Nothin'
B-side "A Heart for You"
Released1989
Length4:42
Label Mercury Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Robin Beck singles chronology
"Save Up All Your Tears"
(1989)
"Tears in the Rain"
(1989)
"Don't Lose Any Sleep"
(1990)
Music video
"Tears in the Rain" on YouTube

"Tears in the Rain" is a song written by Diane Warren and Desmond Child, and originally released by American singer Robin Beck in 1989 on her second album Trouble or Nothin' . It was later covered by Jennifer Rush for her 1995 album Out of My Hands .

Contents

Background

"Tears in the Rain" was released as the third single from Trouble or Nothin' in late 1989. The single only charted in Germany and Switzerland, and did not reach the same success as Beck's previous two singles "First Time" and "Save Up All Your Tears".

Track listings

  1. "Tears in the Rain" (Single version) – 4:02
  2. "A Heart for You" – 4:13
  1. "Tears in the Rain" (Album version) – 4:42
  2. "A Heart for You" – 4:13
  3. "In a Crazy World Like This" – 3:56

Charts

Chart (1989)Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [5] 21
Germany (GfK) [6] 22

Jennifer Rush version

"Tears in the Rain"
Single by Jennifer Rush
from the album Out of My Hands
ReleasedJanuary 1995
Length4:56
Label EMI Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Jennifer Rush singles chronology
"A Broken Heart"
(1993)
"Tears in the Rain"
(1995)
"Out of My Hands"
(1995)
Music video
"Tears in the Rain" on YouTube

"Tears in the Rain" was covered by American singer Jennifer Rush for her 1995 album Out of My Hands and was released as the lead single from that album. The single charted in Germany and Switzerland and was Jennifer's highest-charting single of the 1990s in both countries.

Track list

  1. "Tears in the Rain" (Radio Edit) – 4:03
  2. "Only Heaven Knows" – 4:35
  3. "Cry, Baby..." – 3:53

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
Germany (GfK) [8] 45
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [9] 26

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Superstar (Christine Milton song)</span> 2003 single by Christine Milton

"Superstar" is a song written by Mich Hansen, Joe Belmaati, and Remee and performed by Danish pop singer Christine Milton. It was released in January 2003 as the lead single from Milton's debut studio album, Friday (2004), and spent seven weeks at number one on the Danish Singles Chart. The song was later covered to international success by British singer Jamelia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Power of Love (Jennifer Rush song)</span> 1984 single by Jennifer Rush

"The Power of Love" is a pop song co-written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Jennifer Rush in 1984. It was released in December 1984 by CBS Records as the fifth single from her debut album, Jennifer Rush (1984), and has since been covered by Air Supply, Laura Branigan, and Celine Dion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Don't Want a Lover</span> 1989 single by Texas

"I Don't Want a Lover" is the debut single of Scottish band Texas, taken from their first album, Southside (1989). The music starts with blues slide guitar followed by a throbbing rhythm section before the vocals break in. It was released in January 1989 and peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 77 on the American Billboard Hot 100 in September 1989.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Four Letter Word (Kim Wilde song)</span> 1988 single by Kim Wilde

"Four Letter Word" is the fourth single from English pop singer Kim Wilde's sixth studio album, Close (1988). The song was issued as a single in November 1988, marking Wilde's last release of a track written by her father and brother, who had written the majority of her early hits together. "Four Letter Word" became Wilde's third consecutive UK top-10 single from Close, reaching number six. It also peaked within the top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands. An extended version as well as a "late night" remix of "Four Letter Word" were released on the 12-inch and CD singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rush Hour (Jane Wiedlin song)</span> 1988 single by Jane Wiedlin

"Rush Hour" is a song by American musician Jane Wiedlin, taken from her second album, Fur (1988). It was backed by the album track "End of Love". The UK 12-inch single of "Rush Hour" includes an extended remix by Rusty Garner and an instrumental version.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothin' My Love Can't Fix</span> 1993 single by Joey Lawrence

"Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" is a song by American actor and singer Joey Lawrence, released as the first single from his self-titled debut album on February 15, 1993, by MCA Records subsidiary Impact Records. Written by Lawrence, Alexandra Forbes and Eric Beall and produced by Forbes, Beall, Steve Barri and Tony Peluso, "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" is Lawrence's most successful single, peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Billboard Top 40/Mainstream chart. It also reached number 13 in the United Kingdom, number 22 in Ireland, number 50 in Canada, and number 68 in Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sowing the Seeds of Love</span> 1989 single by Tears for Fears

"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is a song by English pop rock band Tears for Fears. It was released in August 1989 as the first single from their third studio album, The Seeds of Love (1989).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">In Demand (song)</span> 2000 single by Texas

"In Demand" is a song by Scottish band Texas, written by Dallas Austin with band members Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri. The song was released in Europe on 25 September 2000 and in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2000 as the first single from their compilation album The Greatest Hits, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 in Spain.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">First Time (Robin Beck song)</span> 1988 single by Robin Beck

"First Time" is a song by American singer Robin Beck from her second album, Trouble or Nothin' (1989). The song was released as a single in July 1988 and was originally recorded for a Coca-Cola commercial in 1987. In the United Kingdom, the power ballad climbed to No. 1 and spent three weeks there in November and December 1988, spending 14 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in total. The song additionally reached number one in Austria, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and West Germany. Despite being also released as a single in the US and critically praised by Billboard, it failed to chart due to business political differences between Mercury Records and Coca-Cola wanting to promote either First Time or Save Up All Your Tears, according to Beck's interview with Rock Eyez in 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Out of Tears</span> 1994 single by the Rolling Stones

"Out of Tears" is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones featured on their 1994 album, Voodoo Lounge. It was released as the album's third single. The song was moderately successful, reaching the top 40 in several countries, including Canada, where it peaked at No. 3 on the RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart for six consecutive weeks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vision of You</span> 1990 single by Belinda Carlisle

"Vision of You" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released as the fifth single from her third solo album, Runaway Horses (1989). The song was released on May 14, 1990, in the United Kingdom and reached number 41. A year later, it was remixed and re-released on 12-inch vinyl with a live version of "Heaven Is a Place on Earth", but this release charted lower, at number 71.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Everyday Now</span> 1989 single by Texas

"Everyday Now" is a song by Scottish band Texas. It was first recorded for the band's 1989 extended play (EP) of the same name and was released as a single on 24 July 1989 from their debut album, Southside (1989). The song debuted at number 58 on the UK Singles Charts and later peaked at number 44. The song has been described as "a bluesy ballad which drips with soul".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Higher Ground (Jennifer Rush song)</span> 1989 single by Jennifer Rush

"Higher Ground" is a song by American singer Jennifer Rush from her 1989 album, Wings of Desire. It was written by Ken Cummings and Mark Blatt and produced by Phil Ramone. "Higher Ground" was released as the first single from Wings of Desire in December 1989. Later, the song was recorded in French by Mario Pelchat and Celine Dion for Pelchat's 1993 album. This version was released as a promotional single in Quebec.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">We're Not Makin' Love Anymore</span> 1989 single by Barbra Streisand

"We're Not Makin' Love Anymore" is a song recorded by American singer Barbra Streisand for her fourth greatest hits album, A Collection: Greatest Hits...and More (1989). It was released on September 14, 1989 by Columbia Records on 7-inch, 12-inch, cassette, and CD. It was written by Michael Bolton and Diane Warren and produced by Narada Michael Walden. Bolton's inspiration for the song was derived from his divorce; he and Warren debated what singer would be able to sing their work well and ultimately decided that Streisand would be the right fit. The song is a ballad that is similar in sound to Streisand's "Comin' In and Out of Your Life" (1981).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pop Singer (John Cougar Mellencamp song)</span> 1989 single by John Mellencamp

"Pop Singer" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, released in April 1989 from Mellencamp's tenth studio album, Big Daddy (1989). Mellencamp wrote the song himself, in response to how the music industry was attempting to hide his "real" image, which included adopting one of his previous stage names, Johnny Cougar. The single was moderately successful worldwide, reaching number one in Canada and New Zealand, number eight in Australia, and number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Flames of Paradise</span> 1987 single by Jennifer Rush and Elton John

"Flames of Paradise" is a 1987 song recorded by American singer Jennifer Rush and British singer Elton John. It was the second single released from Rush's album Heart over Mind.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chinese Eyes</span> 1984 single by Fancy

"Chinese Eyes" is a song by German singer-songwriter Fancy from his debut studio album, Get Your Kicks (1985). It was written by Anthony Monn and Todd Canedy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Strange Kind of Love (song)</span> 1989 single by Love and Money

"Strange Kind of Love" is a song by Scottish band Love and Money, which was released on 9 January 1989 as the second single from their second studio album, Strange Kind of Love. The song was written by James Grant and produced by Gary Katz. "Strange Kind of Love" reached number 45 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for five weeks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ring of Ice</span> 1984 single by Jennifer Rush

"Ring of Ice" is a 1984 song recorded by American singer-songwriter Jennifer Rush. It was the fourth single from her self-titled debut album in West Germany and the second single from the album in the United Kingdom.

"Destiny" is a 1985 song recorded by American singer-songwriter Jennifer Rush. It was the first single from her album Movin'.

References

  1. Tears in the Rain (liner notes). Robin Beck. Metronome. 1989. 874 978-7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. Tears in the Rain (liner notes). Robin Beck. Metronome. 1989. 874 978-3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Tears in the Rain (liner notes). Robin Beck. Metronome. 1989. 874 979-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Tears in the Rain (liner notes). Robin Beck. Metronome. 1989. 874 979-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. "Robin Beck – Tears in the Rain" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. "Robin Beck – Tears in the Rain" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. Tears in the Rain (liner notes). Jennifer Rush. EMI Electrola. 1995. 7243 8 62133 2 7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. "Jennifer Rush – Tears in the Rain" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. "Jennifer Rush – Tears in the Rain". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 17, 2024.