Kiss the Rain

"Kiss the Rain" is a song by British singer Billie Myers, from her debut album Growing, Pains. It was released in 1997 as the lead single of the album by Universal Records.[2] The song, produced by Desmond Child, is considered Myers' signature song and is her only notable hit. Myers also recorded a Spanish version of this song titled "Besa la lluvia (Piensa en mí)".

"Kiss the Rain"
Single by Billie Myers
from the album Growing, Pains
B-side	"Sleeping Beauty"
Released	23 September 1997[1]
Genre	Pop rock alternative rock
Length	4:30
Label	Universal
Songwriter(s)	Billie Myers Eric Bazilian Desmond Child
Producer(s)	Desmond Child
Billie Myers singles chronology
"Kiss the Rain" (1997) "Tell Me" (1998)

The song charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It also became an international hit, reaching number two in Canada and number 15 in Sweden and on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was included in season two, episode two, "Crossroads" of the TV series Dawson's Creek.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "the gripping, acoustic sounds of the track's mood-setting guitar makes the palpable echoes of Billie Myers' voice really stand out." He noted further that "in fact, the chaotic, ever-sure echo full of Myers' emotions charmingly reaches the audience and has a lasting effect. The drum beats wonderfully complement the compelling guitar sounds. This wonderful single (...) is full of depth, emotion, and musical clarity".[3]

Track listings and formats

CD maxi-single

1. "Kiss the Rain" [Radio edit] – 4:09
2. "Kiss the Rain" [Album version] – 4:30
3. "Kiss the Rain" [Unplugged] – 7:23
4. "Sleeping Beauty" – 3:57

12" maxi-single

1. "Kiss the Rain" [Dance Mix] – 5:28
2. "Kiss the Rain" [Radio Mix] – 3:52
3. "Kiss the Rain" [Original Version] – 4:30
4. "Kiss the Rain" [TP2K Club Remix] – 7:52
5. "Kiss the Rain" [Urban Discharge Trippy Dub] – 7:55

Personnel

• Eric Bazilian – guitar, bass, keyboards, drum programming, and background vocals
• Randy Cantor – organ
• Kenny Aronoff – drums and percussion
• Desmond Child – background vocals

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (1997–1998) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[4] 41 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] 2 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6] 6 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 24 Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 97 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[9] 20 Ireland (IRMA)[10] 10 Italy (Musica e dischi)[11] 12 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[12] 4 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 53 Scotland (OCC)[14] 5 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 15 UK Singles (OCC)[16] 4 US Billboard Hot 100[17] 15 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[18] 28 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 6 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[20] 7

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM)[21] 22 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[22] 28 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23][24] 87 US Billboard Hot 100[25] 46 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales United Kingdom (BPI)[26] Silver 200,000^^ ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Billie Myers - Kiss the Rain". allmusic. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
2. https://www.allmusic.com/song/t3222372
3. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 64. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
4. "Australian-charts.com – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
5. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3496." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
6. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3498." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
7. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
9. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (28.5.–4.6. 1998)". DV (in Icelandic). 29 May 1998. p. 22. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Kiss the Rain". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
11. "Hits of the World – Italy" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 110 no. 31. 1 August 1998. p. 62. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
12. "Billie Myers – Kiss The Rain" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
13. "Dutchcharts.nl – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
14. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
15. "Swedishcharts.com – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
16. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
17. "Billie Myers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
18. "Billie Myers Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
19. "Billie Myers Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
20. "Billie Myers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
21. "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63 no. 12. 14 December 1998. p. 20. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
22. "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
23. "Best Sellers of 1998 – Singles Top 100". Music Week. 16 January 1999. p. 7.
24. "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40–1998 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
25. "Billboard Top 100 – 1998". Archived from the original on 9 March 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
26. "British single certifications – Billie Myers – Kiss the Rain". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 September 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Kiss the Rain in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
• Kiss the Rain by Yiruma Piano sheet music | pdf