Monday, July 6, 2015

An overlooked cover tune

As it rained earlier today, two versions of "Rhythm Of The Rain" came to mind.  The first version I thought of was a big hit for The Cascades in 1963.  Although the song mimics falling rain's rhythm effectively, I think Dan Fogelberg's cover of it is more appropriately wistful.  The lyrics aren't especially encouraging, so Fogelberg's slower tempo is a more natural fit.  Despite being played on the radio, his version, surprisingly, wasn't a hit.