Walking in the Rain (Modern Romance song)
| "Walking in the Rain" | ||||
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| Single by Modern Romance | ||||
| from the album Trick of the Light | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Pop music | |||
| Label | WEA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | D. Jaymes, Michael John Mullins | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Visconti | |||
| Modern Romance singles chronology | ||||
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"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.[1][2][3]
Formats
[edit]7-inch single
[edit]- Walking in the Rain
- Walking in the Rain (Blues)
12-inch single
[edit]- Walking in the Rain
- Walking in the Rain (Blues)
Chart position
[edit]- UK Singles Chart #7
History
[edit]"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 No. 7 on the UK chart – No. 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.[4] It can also be found on the Japanese compilation, Juanita (1983).[5][6][7]
Genre
[edit]"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.[8]
Personnel
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ High Life, 1983, Discogs Website [accessed] April 28, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Modern Romance, Discography, Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm from Trick of the Light. Accessed April 28, 2011.