I Wish It Would Rain Down (5:26)
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I Wish It Would Rain Down is a song by Phil Collins, from his 1989 album …But Seriously, and it included the guitar playing of Eric Clapton. It was also a departure from the dance-pop music style of No Jacket Required. The song was a top ten hit in many countries, including Canada where it topped the chart.
Collins had Eric Clapton provide the guitar playing throughout the song. As Collins recalls, “I said ‘Eric, have I never asked you to play? Come on, I’ve got a song right up your street.’” Collins felt that it was as close as he had ever gotten at the time to writing a blues song. Collins also felt that it was a Clapton song.
The song was a significant chart hit in 1989, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #1 on the RPM Top 100 in Canada. It also reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart.
In Canada, it was the longest-running #1 single of 1990, spending six weeks atop the charts, and ranked as the top single of the year on RPM’s year-end charts.
Collins had Eric Clapton provide the guitar playing throughout the song. As Collins recalls, “I said ‘Eric, have I never asked you to play? Come on, I’ve got a song right up your street.’” Collins felt that it was as close as he had ever gotten at the time to writing a blues song. Collins also felt that it was a Clapton song.
The song was a significant chart hit in 1989, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #1 on the RPM Top 100 in Canada. It also reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart.
In Canada, it was the longest-running #1 single of 1990, spending six weeks atop the charts, and ranked as the top single of the year on RPM’s year-end charts.
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raypreston68 wrote:
love this song
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Nefertiti2 wrote:
Wonderful song!!!!!!
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longraphics wrote:
Good track!
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pakocudowny wrote:
<3
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The_Cole_Train wrote:
One of the best power ballads ever! Fucking truly awesome, epic stuff.
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jfdwolff wrote:
Gorgeous tune. Clapton, gospel choir... Shame he didn't revisit the genre, because it would have had the same impact.
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sodoffnow wrote:
great combination of clapton and collins-one I can play over and over
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spartanuk wrote:
i think he's very talented.
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motosteev wrote:
My uncle reckons you can't sing Phil, but he is southafrican.. what the f..k would he know. Phil Collins was the icing on the Miami Vice cake xx
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ozzkan wrote:
join >> The Church Of Phil Collins' Beard
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sachab wrote:
Love this tune. Particularly when its pissing down with rain outside
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krysiron wrote:
Delicate masterpiece:) Beautiful lead guitar by Eric Clapton.
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JanSwanepoel wrote:
What an awesome song. Can't help but shout it out when I hear it.
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Diamond89 wrote:
marvellous! I love it! :) / Phil, you're grat! :)
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scientist4u wrote:
beautifull song
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RuttyJunior wrote:
But seriously...the best album.
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Ashluke wrote:
Capolavoro!
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Danik85 wrote:
yeee
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Nefertiti2 wrote:
love song !!!!!
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Lain-Guu wrote:
Genial ^^
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