The Ronettes: “Walking In The Rain”

Introduction

Few songs capture the essence of love, longing, and the magic of the 1960s like “Walking In The Rain” by The Ronettes. This iconic track, with its lush harmonies and emotionally charged lyrics, has been etched into the annals of music history. In this article, we’ll delve into the captivating story behind this timeless classic and explore the fascinating journey of the group that brought it to life.

Did You Know?

• “Walking In The Rain” was released by The Ronettes in 1964 as a single from their debut studio album, “Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica.”
• The Ronettes, an American girl group, consisted of members Ronnie Spector (Veronica Bennett), her sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley. They were known for their distinctive “Wall of Sound” production style, created by legendary producer Phil Spector.
• The song achieved notable success, reaching #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its enduring popularity has been cemented by its use in various films, TV shows, and commercials.
• The unique sound of “Walking In The Rain” is a result of the meticulous production work by Phil Spector, which layered instruments and voices to create a dense, rich wall of sound, a hallmark of the 1960s pop music era.
• Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of The Ronettes, became an iconic figure in the music industry and was renowned for her powerful vocals and distinctive style.

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I want him, and I need him
And someday someday wooo I’ll meet him
He’ll be kind of shy, and real good lookin’ too
And I’ll be certain he’s my guy by the things he’ll like to do..

Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

When he’s near me, I’ll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I’ll miss him
Though somethimes we’ll fight, I won’t really care
And I’ll know it’s gonna be alright cause we’ve got so much we share

Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

(Johnny) no no he’ll never do
(Bobby) no it isn’t him too
They would never no they’d never never ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

Oh Oh Oh Where can he be oh oh