Kentucky Rain” by Elvis Presley (1970): A Soulful Classic for Oldies Music Lovers
Kentucky Rain” is a timeless ballad by Elvis Presley, released in 1970. The song, written by Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard, tells the emotional story of a man searching for a lost love in the pouring rain of Kentucky. With its powerful, heartfelt lyrics and Elvis’s soulful vocals, the song captures the universal themes of longing and heartache.
The track showcases Elvis’s ability to evoke deep emotion through his music, becoming one of his standout songs. Over the years, “Kentucky Rain” has maintained its appeal, resonating with listeners of all generations.
Did You Know?
- Collaborative Recording: “Kentucky Rain” was recorded at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, where Elvis worked with talented musicians, including Ronnie Milsap and The Sweet Inspirations, to create its distinctive sound.
- Fusion of Takes: The song’s unique blend of country, pop, and soul came from merging two separate takes—one for the vocals and another for the instrumental arrangement, giving the track its rich texture.
- Cultural Impact: Beyond its musical success, “Kentucky Rain” became part of pop culture, featured in films like Lilo & Stitch, showing the song’s lasting resonance.
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Lyrics
Seven lonely days and a dozen towns ago
I reached out one night and you were gone
Don’t know why you’d run, what you’re running to or from
All I know is I want to bring you home
So I’m walking in the rain, thumbing for a ride
On this lonely Kentucky back road
I’ve loved you much too long, my love’s too strong
AdvertisementAdvertisementTo let you go, never knowing what went wrong
Kentucky rain keeps pouring down
And up ahead’s another town that I’ll go walking through
With the rain in my shoes (rain in my shoes)
Searching for you
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
Showed your photograph to some old gray-bearded men
Sitting on a bench outside a general store
They said, “Yes, she’s been here”
But their memory wasn’t clear
Was it yesterday?
No, wait, the d ay before
AdvertisementFinally got a ride with a preacher man who asked
“Where you bound on such a cold dark afternoon?”
As we drove on through the rain, as he listened, I explained
And he left me with a prayer that I’d find you
Kentucky rain keeps pouring down
And up ahead’s another town that I’ll go walking through
With the rain in my shoes (rain in my shoes)
Searching for you
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
In the cold Kentucky rain
