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Crying in the Rain (Culture Beat song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Crying in the Rain'" is a song recorded by the German eurodance band Culture Beat. It was released in February 1996 as the second single from their third studio album 'Inside Out'.[http://www.discogs.com/Culture-Beat-Crying-In-The-Rain/master/24341]. The single charted in many countries, and the single's best chart positions was in Hungary, Germany and Denmark where it reached the Top 10. It also reached number-one on the 'RPM' Dance chart in Canada. A CD Maxi Single containing remixes of "Crying in the Rain" was also released under the name "Crying in the Rain Remixes".
Critical reception
Damien Mendis from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update rated the song four out of five, noting its "traditional speedy Euro style with galloping bass, sweeping synths and obligatory energetic rap capturing its catchiness." He concluded, "You'll either love it or hate it." Another editor, James Hamilton described it as "Tania Evans wailed and gruff J. Supreme muttered Eurodisco".
Chart performance
"Crying in the Rain" was quite successful on the charts in Canada and Europe, peaking at number-one on the Canadian 'RPM' Dance Chart. In Europe, it managed to climb into the Top 10 in Denmark, Germany and Hungary, where it peaked at number 10, 8 and 3. The single was also a Top 20 hit in Austria, Belgium, Finland and Switzerland, and a Top 30 hit in Scotland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where it hit number 28. In the UK, "Crying in the Rain" peaked at number 29 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on June 9, 1996.
Music video
A music video was made for "Crying in the Rain". It was directed by Oliver Sommer. The video was filmed in Hong Kong, China.
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Category:1996 singles
Category:Culture Beat songs
Category:Songs written by Jay Supreme
Category:1995 songs
Category:Music videos directed by Oliver Sommer
Category:Dance Pool singles
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