About the song
Ah, the Everly Brothers. Those names – Don and Phil – conjure up images of a simpler time, a time when close harmonies and heartfelt lyrics ruled the airwaves. Their voices, intertwined like strands of shimmering silk, were the soundtrack to teenage heartbreak and young love in the late 50s and early 60s. And few songs capture the bittersweet essence of their sound quite like “Crying in the Rain.”
Released in 1961, this wasn’t your typical teenybopper fare. While their earlier hits like “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie” pulsated with youthful energy, “Crying in the Rain” had a mature, almost melancholic beauty to it. It wasn’t about puppy love or fleeting crushes; it delved into the deeper waters of lasting love and enduring loss.
The song, penned by the prolific songwriting duo Carole King and Howard Greenfield, is a masterpiece of simplicity and emotional depth. There are no complex chord changes or showy instrumental solos. Instead, the focus remains squarely on the brothers’ voices, their harmonies weaving a tapestry of sorrow and resilience. The lyrics, delivered with an aching sincerity, speak of heartbreak and acceptance, of finding the strength to move on even when tears fall like the rain.
But what truly elevates “Crying in the Rain” is its timeless quality. It’s a song that resonates across generations, speaking to the universal experience of heartbreak. Whether you were a teenager in the 60s, discovering the Everlys for the first time, or you’re a music lover today, drawn to their classic sound, this song has the power to move you.
So, settle in, pour yourself a cup of something warm, and let the voices of the Everly Brothers wash over you. Let their harmonies transport you back to a time when music was pure and emotions were raw. And as the rain falls both outside your window and within the song, allow yourself to feel the cathartic release of “Crying in the Rain.”
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Lyrics
I’ll never let you see
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I’ve got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won’t know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You’ll never know that I still love you so
Though the heartaches remain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
Raindrop falling from heaven
Could never wash away my misery
But since we’re not together
I look for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you’ll never see
Someday when my crying’s done
I’m gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool but till then darling
You’ll never see me complain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
