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"'It Keeps Rainin'" is a song recorded by Fats Domino in 1961 and written by Domino, Dave Bartholomew and Bobby Charles. It was released in the US on Imperial 5753, and in the UK on London HLP-9374, as the B-side of "'I Just Cry'". The song was covered by Bitty McLean in 1993, becoming a chart success in Europe and New Zealand.

Bitty McLean version



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| type = single

| artist = Bitty McLean

| album = Just to Let You Know...

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| genre = *Reggae

*pop

| length = 3:45

| label = *Brilliant!

*Blow Up

*Intercord

*Virgin

| writer = *Fats Domino

*Dave Bartholomew

*Bobby Charles

| producer = Bitty McLean

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| next_title = "Pass It On"

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British-Jamaican musician Bitty McLean covered the song as "'It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)'" and released it on July 19, 1993, from his debut album, 'Just to Let You Know...' (1993). The single peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and was a big hit across Europe, peaking at number one in the Netherlands. It also reached number one in New Zealand for seven weeks and was certified Platinum for sales of over 10,000.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "The British reggae invasion continues. Former UB40 backing vocalist McLean doesn't stray from that group's winning formula on his solo debut. This is easy-listening reggae, complete with a smooth backbeat and an aloof British vocal. File this between UB40 and Maxi-Priest." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cash Box' described it as "lightweight pop-reggae", that "offers little innovation but enough awareness of what makes a good radio song to earn a few spins at urban and hit outlets." Caroline Sullivan from 'The Guardian' viewed it as "imaginative".Sullivan, Caroline (February 18, 1994). "Music: Rock/pop". 'The Guardian'. Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' commented, "Just like his "bosses" from UB 40 for whom he's backup singer on their current Elvis cover and album, Bitty has dived into rock 'n' roll's rich archives to return with a Fats Domino tune in a new spicy reggae identity." Mark Frith from 'Smash Hits' deemed it "a clever, innovative record that was really catchy and a deserved big hit."

Music video

The accompanying music video for "It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)" was directed by David Betteridge. It first aired in July 1993.

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Category:1961 singles

Category:1961 songs

Category:1993 debut singles

Category:Bitty McLean songs

Category:Dutch Top 40 number-one singles

Category:Fats Domino songs

Category:Music videos directed by David Betteridge

Category:Number-one singles in New Zealand

Category:Songs written by Bobby Charles

Category:Songs written by Dave Bartholomew

Category:Songs written by Fats Domino

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