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Walking in the Rain (Modern Romance song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Walking in the Rain'" is a Top 10 single and an uncharacteristic ballad from UK salsa music band Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 as a 7-inch single and 12-inch single by WEA. A Japanese version was also released.Modern Romance, Discography, 'Walking in the Rain', 1983, Discogs Website. Accessed April 27, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Formats
7-inch single
*'Walking in the Rain'*'Walking in the Rain (Blues)'
12-inch single
*'Walking in the Rain'*'Walking in the Rain (Blues)'
Chart position
*UK Singles Chart #7
History
"Walking in the Rain" was a Top 10 single for Modern Romance and was their last Top 40 hit, released in 1983, during the David Jaymes / Michael J. Mullins era. It reached #7 on the UK chart - #1 in Thailand - and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, 'Trick of the Light' (1983) and 'Party Tonight' (1983), and on the 2006 CD compilation album, 'Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection' (2006). 'Walking in the Rain' was written by David Jaymes [Modern Romance Bassist and founder member David Jaymes, and lead vocalist, Michael J. Mullins.High Life, 1983, Discogs Website [accessed] April 28, 2011. It can also be found on the Japanese compilation, 'Juanita' (1983).Modern Romance, Discography, 'Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm', Discogs Website. Accessed April 27, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Genre
"Walking in the Rain" is a soulful - and bluesy - wistful ballad in-keeping with the band's change from the traditional Salsa music style, something they were trying to shake. The song features the distinctive trumpet-driven sounds of John Du Prez.Modern Romance, Discography, 'Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm' from 'Trick of the Light'. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Personnel
*Michael J. Mullins - vocals
*David Jaymes - bass guitar
*Robbie Jaymes - synthesizer
*Paul Gendler - guitar
*John Du Prez - trumpet
*Andy Kyriacou - drums
*Tony Visconti - producer (music)
References
Category:1983 singles
Category:Modern Romance (band) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Visconti
Category:1983 songs
Category:Warner Music Group singles
Category:Songs written by David Jaymes
Category:Songs written by Michael J. Mullins
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