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Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again

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"'Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again'" is the title of a pop song composed by Tony Macaulay, Roger Cook, and Roger Greenaway; it became the third U.S. Top 40 hit for The Fortunes in 1971.

Background



The song uses depressing images to describe the singer's mood anticipating a breakup with his significant other, comparable to the feeling of a rainy day or a Monday, contrasted with the "memories of Sunday" when the two were still together, as he hopes she changes her mind and comes back to him. The bridge is noted for its lines: "Misty morning eyes/ I'm trying to disguise the way I feel/ But, I just can't hide it/ People seem to know/ The loneliness will show/ I'm thinking of my pride/ But, breaking up inside, girl." Lead singer Rod Allen uses a vocal technique similar to that used by Frankie Valli on his solo records.

The song reached number 15 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number 8 on the 'Cash Box' Top 100. It was also a hit in Canada (number 25) and charted minorly in Australia.

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Cover versions



*Subsequently, Sonny & Cher covered the song on their album 'All I Ever Need is You'.

*An abbreviated cover of "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again" was included as part of the extended LP version of "Stars on 45," a number one medley hit from 1981.

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