Neil Sedaka - Laughter in the Rain (1974)

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MUSIC: Neil Sedaka / LYRICS: Phil Cody
Released in the U.S. in the Fall of 1974, "Laughter in the Rain" reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100 chart on February 1, 1975. It was Sedaka's comeback hit in America (after a string of hit singles in the early 1960s), and the first of several 70s hits for him. The song had previously been a hit in England, where it was first released.
Audio: The 1974 single version
Video: Neil's live performances on "Sedaka in Concert", and a 1983 BBC broadcast

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@andyandrew7557 2 ай бұрын

Whose listening in 2024

@dianethomas5492 2 ай бұрын

I'm at work and this song came into my head 🤔 Funny thing memory

@davidderitis9068 Ай бұрын

Here here !

@user-in5mg2gp5n Ай бұрын

😘Me too🎧🎼🎤

@miyuki5480 Ай бұрын

from Japan

@wewerehereonce Ай бұрын

i am

@TheGreeneyes777 2 жыл бұрын

February 10th 2012 I was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer I was also given a 10% chance that I would survive! 4 days into my hospital stay it had rained outside and I remember asking God, you get me out of this sane and alive and I will never take for granted another rainy day. Well I survived cancer and I'm coming up on my 10-year anniversary and with keeping my promise when it's storming outside I still find laughter in the rain! Still listening January 29th 2022 ❤️🎶❤️

@debbitrimberger9440 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!! CONGRATULATIONS. GOD's powers of healing at awesome! Enjoy your gift of life.

@laijohn5725 2 жыл бұрын

thank God and be happy always.

@johnmurphy1529 2 жыл бұрын

God bless

@siliconesal 2 жыл бұрын

Music is fantastic but Science rules ! Sarah Gilbert ♥️ - Vaxxer - happened to attend the same school. Had invasive breast cancer in 2014 - still here !

@TheGreeneyes777 2 жыл бұрын

@@siliconesal Hi Sally, you are the true warrior princess and a shining example of what it means to be a groovy human being! 😎

@Paz2B 23 күн бұрын

In no decade before or since has the music been as good as the 70's. NONE!!!!!

@norawilke989 10 күн бұрын

You are so right!!!

@RonaldBoone-pd2kq 9 күн бұрын

Amén

@joeyhunter842 9 күн бұрын

Agree

@jesselimoli4987 4 күн бұрын

One million thumbs up 👍

@ronrotz2879 4 күн бұрын

80's had best music...but this is a GREAT SONG by a GREAT ARTIST

@user-jd7ot6rv6y 6 ай бұрын

On Friday, December 7,1974 I went out on my first date with my wife to the North Forty in Ithaca. I took her home at about 2:00am. Went home and couldn’t sleep. At about8:00am I missed her so much I went over to her apartment woke her up, she got dressed and we took a nice long walk through the streets of Cortland,NY in a slow steady drizzle. We were so in love and this song had just come out and we to this day feel like it was written for that day! Got married on August 9, 1975! Thank you Neil Sedaka!

@brucebarclay1967 6 ай бұрын

Got married August 16, 1975....that s close....lol

@KevinBower-xl7tm Ай бұрын

I love to hear that!!! Congratilations!!!

@Carmengarcia-yb7sq Ай бұрын

Bonito 🥰🥰

@christinacampbell5952 2 күн бұрын

Sweet! I grew up in Sterling, NY, on Lake Ontario in the 80s, and there was this little bar and grill called the South Forty.

@orlissan6088 Күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that beautiful memory. We need more memories and music like this in this day and age. So many songs from that era were filled with goodness and positivity. We lived through very beautiful times.

@tylersikora894 5 ай бұрын

I was born in 70! The greast era for music! Neil, abba, carpenters, john denver, bread! These were true singers,artists! They could play instruments and single simple songs with a message., they made you want to listen!

@waynejohanson1083 Ай бұрын

We will never see a decade like that again. It was the golden age.

@barfmeister8509 Ай бұрын

Feb 1970. Those old cassettes my parents had such as Carpenters, Stylistics etc much the same as yourself, I listened to throughout my childhood and still I go back to those artists even today. It all takes me back to a much more innocent period of my life. Justin Beiber and co just don’t quite cut it for me…..

@Globalman43 6 сағат бұрын

@@barfmeister8509Same here. I was born in 1970. I love those old songs.

@hollistevens1700 Ай бұрын

IM 50. I LOVE THIS SONG! IT NEVER GETS OLD! ❤

@jeffdupuis5800 23 күн бұрын

It’s from 1974. It’s as old as you 🎉

@sanders7789 3 ай бұрын

Now this is real music. If someone sang this to me, I would be theirs forever (it’s 2024)

@debraolson7553 2 ай бұрын

Same😂 I'm 66 yrs & still waiting for love

@KevinBower-xl7tm 4 ай бұрын

My grandfather passed in 1979. I would give anything to spend even a rainy day with him. I miss him every day. Love you grandpa.

@dive917 4 ай бұрын

My father has also passed away in 1979, with a massive heart attack, till today very few days passes by without thinking of him & shedding tears & this eternal tune brings so many memories on him. my father my Hero.

@KevinBower-xl7tm 4 ай бұрын

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. That is how my grandfather passed. Heart attack.

@DavidThompsonlive 3 ай бұрын

God knows our lost dreams. He will give them to you with your Grandfather someday. This life? It's just a preparation for our Eternity

@KevinBower-xl7tm 3 ай бұрын

I agree Thanks so much for posting.

@thejazzman210 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in public housing on the southside of Chicago, aka "Hell on earth". But my dad always had WLS on the radio in the morning before he went to work. Music like this helped this black kid get through the madness of growing up in the projects in the 70's with a level head. So much great music in that decade, both black and white.

@SUPERFLY-ky7yh 3 жыл бұрын

From Joliet, that's one of best things I've ever heard.

@bigbluemsp 3 жыл бұрын

Music can shelter, cure, and educate a mind. It can also do the opposite if we let it. Your father injected the good into you.

@RasCricketSmallAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Bro....black n white music was a different thing years ago. We can get there again....but it really hurts :( America was made great by Motown and real music like that. Very crazy whats happened since, its just going to take people to bring it back to those 70's songs.

@teoderik4332 3 жыл бұрын

@@RasCricketSmallAxe Yes, and as you say; "back to the roots", in the case of the 70s, then we know that there is something called age! Well, it used to be better, because we're still the ones who get it! A special spirit, traits, drive and visions. We just have to get it again! 😇

@franksantos3418 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up NW burbs of Chicago in the 70’s as well. I used to watch my dad shave while WLS was on the bathroom radio. But after he left I turned on WBMX for some soul and dance music. I never saw color in music in the 60,70,80,90’s. Which is why we all lived peacefully and with respect. Unlike today’s so called music. We are divided and unfortunately today’s music isn’t bringing us together. We need Marvin more today than ever before.

@piddles11 7 ай бұрын

One of the greatest songs of all time.

@seanhayes6097 7 ай бұрын

And you sure you aren't gay?

@waynemasters 6 ай бұрын

@@seanhayes6097 I am, and this is one of the all time greats ❤

@theultimatemale6820 6 ай бұрын

AH,THE 70'S. A DECADE OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, DANCING AND FASHION, UNLIKE ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE TODAY. WHO AGREES?

@kel-in5gi 5 ай бұрын

the ultimate male. what's that about?

@theultimatemale6820 5 ай бұрын

@@kel-in5gi JUST LIKE I SAID. 70'S MUSIC WAS GREAT.

@micko1404 5 ай бұрын

the 70s was when music was real music

@AllIn1Studio 4 ай бұрын

The best!! Ditto! ❤

@dbaker4669 4 ай бұрын

The 70s was the greatest sra of music.

@alanreeser2187 24 күн бұрын

I came back from Clark AB in 1974, and a friend picked me up in his new car…. The first song I hear was Laughter in the Rain. It’s on the top of my favorite songs.

@reicap5444 5 жыл бұрын

Thank God for the 70's .... anyone who didn't experience life back then missed one of the best times in history.

@nancyprevost704 5 жыл бұрын

I think sweet honesty perfume from Avon. There was a tee shirt you could buy with it. And my 14 yr old boyfriend meeting me on the porch. Swear it's true. Just young mutual admiration, with an exciting 'love'.

@usmc-veteran73-77 5 жыл бұрын

I'd go back to the 70s and even redo my 4 yrs in the United States Marine Corps, just to stay in the 70s,...1973-1977.

@marciegonzales4085 4 жыл бұрын

Not only.. thank .. 50s..60s.. for paving the road...

@tomschaffner9704 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the 60s.

@keto6789 4 жыл бұрын

Born in 1973!

@petenrita 2 жыл бұрын

Sedaka and Carole King- people simply have no idea how they created so much of sounds of the 60s and 70s that we adore.

@ChrisLee66 2 жыл бұрын

They definitely have created time stamps and as we are all getting older, I sure hope they know that.

@robertlehmann6281 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, and with a career spanning six decades, Neil Sedaka both a gifted songwriter and top-selling artist, was never inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame which is a travesty in comparison to the lack of talent today who can't sing even with auto-tune or know what a chord is.

@martyemmons3100 2 жыл бұрын

I'm completely awed when I remember the entire eclectic beautiful music contributed by the assorted variety of musicians from the many different genres. The 1970's are one of the greatest eras of music in my experience.

@stevebagnall1553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, quite a partnership.

@voulafisentzidis8830 Жыл бұрын

@@robertlehmann6281 as a baby boomer I can't take today's music seriously, given the quality of music being released as I was growing up.

@Devourer2000 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest hooks ever. You hear this song once, you're singing it for days.

@ortizjesus56 Жыл бұрын

They more i listen to ir the more I love it

@douglasj.arcuri1370 Жыл бұрын

That's why Sedaka is a genius songwriter. He knew music inside out.No BS .a Julliard Graduate.

@paulgoodlad8898 Жыл бұрын

Timeless classic,so simple but still singing it still in 2022

@chrisyasus8912 Жыл бұрын

@@douglasj.arcuri1370 & a Brooklyn guy cheers

@kawasakiwhiptwo5821 Жыл бұрын

Oooooooh, I hear laughter in the rain. Yup, one of the greatest pop vocal hooks ever.

@JoeNicks389 4 ай бұрын

Why isn't he in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame????? Great singer and song writer.

@ElvarMasson 3 ай бұрын

Because this is not Rock & Roll. It's not necessary. We all know how good he is

@JoeNicks389 2 ай бұрын

@@ElvarMasson Willie Nelson just got inducted, he's not rock and roll, but it's not always about the music, but the entertainment that someone gave.

@mikemullinix5607 2 ай бұрын

Why care keep listening my favorite oh carol I was in the third grade she had a twin sister they were both beautiful she won my heart I’m 75 but still remember the song married to a different lady now for 48 years love her so much and we both love carol king wow what a life we have gotten to live through

@ElvarMasson 2 ай бұрын

@JoeNicks389 Then, the people in charge should change the name of the awards. If it's not Rock & Roll, it's not Rock & Roll. Just call it Music Hall of Fame. Country music has no relevance to Rock & Roll. Similar to Jazz vs. Rock & Roll, Disco vs. Rock & Roll, etc. They're different genres = not the same. Anyone can say, "Well, it's music," but if people want to honour someone by inducting her or him to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it better be a Rock & Roll musician. If he or she isn't a Rock & Roll musician, then it's obvious (to people who don't need a reality check) that the person involved doesn't belong there. Simple

@lili2k 21 күн бұрын

@@ElvarMasson I agree, but at least he's in the songwriters HOF.

@joejoecap.181 Жыл бұрын

Aaaahhhhh yes... the sunny, serene, sublime 70s... Born in 67, was there a better era to be a kid?

@daveseiver 15 күн бұрын

Me too born in 1967! Love this song

@StephenRejniak 10 күн бұрын

Same. Lived through some fantastic music.

@petemoss1372 2 жыл бұрын

How could anyone not love Neil Sedaka? He's given us so much.

@kane4013 Жыл бұрын

If you watch any interviews with him, it’s clear that he’s a beautiful, caring human being.

@peterhendricksen6946 Жыл бұрын

I was the lead singer of Pete moss and the fertilizers dude

@ms.annthrope415 Жыл бұрын

He, Paul Anka, and Burt Bacahrach have written some amazing songs.

@michellemuldrew827 Жыл бұрын

So much

@robertseymour2530 Жыл бұрын

Him and Jerry Lewis were like Cards and Cubies

@kathleenmayhorne3183 Ай бұрын

Thank--you mr. Sedaka, for the wealth of beauty you gave us in your songs.

@kimmixxxxxx Ай бұрын

What a truly talented man Neil Sedaka is. He can do it all, and so very well!

@ukmedicfrcs 4 жыл бұрын

This song makes me wish I were back in time when everything was fun and easy. Music was incredible, no social media..people talking to each other...😥

@BugzKiller 4 жыл бұрын

AMEN to that!! I think those thoughts Daily!

@fabicosta1747 4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! I THINKED THE SAME WHEN I HEARD THIS SONG!

@ukmedicfrcs 4 жыл бұрын

@@fabicosta1747 Sad isn't it? ❤

@fabicosta1747 4 жыл бұрын

@@ukmedicfrcs my boyfriend died less than a month ago. I've been listening to this song and it calms me down.

@ukmedicfrcs 4 жыл бұрын

@@fabicosta1747 Omg I am so sorry. 😢 hugs to you...I am very sorry.

@belindahutchinson5333 11 ай бұрын

My beautiful Mum and she really was beautiful...! Just passed away from cancer. My brother said every time the suns out he thinks of Mum..that’s Mum..sunshine. A lot of people thought that of her. This is my song for her ❤️ Thank you Mum

@franklujan8304 5 ай бұрын

🕊️🌹I’m very sorry

@lelandsklar6363 5 ай бұрын

I loved recording with Neil and this is one of my favorite tracks we did.

@hakeber 28 күн бұрын

I have been looking for this song since I was 16. I rediscovered it yesterday at 21 and I’m still in shock.

@macsnafu 4 жыл бұрын

There's only one problem with this song--it's too short!

@angeladallimore8079 3 жыл бұрын

Play it again Sam

@mauvil344 3 жыл бұрын

I see no problem with it. Just right.

@Looking1231 3 жыл бұрын

Something about the piano intro makes me want to put it in a loop and keep playing it over and over again. Very well done. His vocals are top notch on it. He doesn't reach to try and get some notes and keeps everything in range as a true professional should.

@eddieuchoa9566 3 жыл бұрын

I do agree

@miladajevocinova4450 3 жыл бұрын

That’s way I like to ❤️

@hesterpie1 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. A true classic...a masterpiece.

@Looking1231 3 жыл бұрын

And you probably have, believe it or not, Sir Elton John for it. Back in the early 70's, Neil's career wasn't going very far due to the music climate at the time and Elton was like a major Neil Sedaka fan. They happened to bump into each other at a party or a convention or someplace like that and Elton had, at the time, his Rocket Records (his vanity label like Apple was for the Beatles, Grunt Records was for the Jefferson Starship, etc) and when Elton found out Neil didn't have a record contract said come over and record for me. He did and the first song released from those sessions was Bad Blood which Elton did background vocals on (which is kind of obvious if you pay attention during the chorus) and I believe it hit #1. Not long, Laughter in the Rain came out and was a major #1 hit. I almost want to say Elton did background vocals on that song to and I think I MIGHT hear them but not 100% sure. I am sure he didn't but still would not be surprised if he did and the vocals are just kind of buried deep in the mix as I am sure Elton might not have even wanted Neil to have two hits in a row with his (Elton's) background vocals on it being obvious with the way I heard Elton's ego was at least at the time. Kind of like, love ya mate but not at the risk of my OWN career!! lol Personally, I like both songs but think Laughter is a WAY better song than Bad Blood was and will listen to that song 10 times in a row before I listen to Bad Blood once. That's my story and I am sticking to it. :)

@hesterpie1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Looking1231 Laughter in the Rain was #1 in '74. Bad Blood hit #1 in '75.

@Looking1231 3 жыл бұрын

@@hesterpie1 Thank you! I had thought Bad Blood came out first. Now I know.

@dougclark7077 3 жыл бұрын

@@Looking1231 I just saw an interview with Neil Sedaka earlier today. In 1974, Neil was listening to the radio and heard someone else's version of this song playing. He had already recorded the song but it hadn't been scheduled for release yet. He called Elton and asked him to release his version within 5 days and Elton did that. Neil's version quickly overtook the other one and ended up hitting #1 on the Feb. 1, 1975 Billboard Hot 100 chart.

@paulgarbutt8113 3 жыл бұрын

yes you are right there.

@london19657 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful and uplifting song.

@rolandomidence6975 6 ай бұрын

Que preciosa epoca de verdaderos musicos que previlejio aver disfrutado de esta bella musica inolvidable gracias a todos

@markhodgson1377 Ай бұрын

Im so glad i experienced this decade..i get quite emotional when i think of th memories..compare that to todays music, culture and fashion..

@lorihernandez616 3 жыл бұрын

Shame on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for not inducting Mr. Sedeka yet.

@vladtepes97 3 жыл бұрын

shame on the great mr sedaka if he ever even thinks of allowing them to stain his good name by adding it to their list.

@chiefdonald9554 3 жыл бұрын

Yes honor him while he is still with us.

@vladtepes97 3 жыл бұрын

@@chiefdonald9554 that would be a tremendous dishonour to the great man. Neil Sedaka is as far beyond the rock and roll Hall of so-called fame that the mere mention of it is laughable.

@lockjaw5161 3 жыл бұрын

Chris R 👍

@jayvonck3311 3 жыл бұрын

They are lame!! Neil Is deserving no doubt!

@kokwah5517 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone wish to go back to 74 if there's a time machine! ????

@lucyvennet2658 5 жыл бұрын

Kok Wah,count me in!!😍so fed up with the actual Bieber-so-call- music 😒

@apfelprincess45 5 жыл бұрын

Save me a seat!

@mikeysuzefour 5 жыл бұрын

We'll need to ask the Pentagon in the USA or Parliament in the UK (They both secretly have one apiece)...@@apfelprincess45

@ManlyMan35 5 жыл бұрын

In a heartbeat !

@rossieroman3642 5 жыл бұрын

I want to go, without hesitation

@1921RCP Жыл бұрын

I was 15 years old in High School when this song was released in 1974, an incredible time to be young. ☔

@malucunha5479 Жыл бұрын

I was 12❤

@robertmichalscheck3072 Жыл бұрын

If you were 15 in 1974,you wouldn’t be a ww ll veteran.

@1921RCP Жыл бұрын

@@robertmichalscheck3072 That's my father, he died in 1984. ✌️

@robertmichalscheck3072 Жыл бұрын

@@1921RCP oh okay,sorry for your loss,I recently lost my mother.

@1921RCP Жыл бұрын

@@robertmichalscheck3072 My condolences to you as well. 💐 🌹

@charleslookabill9272 Жыл бұрын

This was my first wifes and my favorite song got to see him in Atl many years ago we got divorced after 13 years but stayed great friends sadly she got cancer passed away March 31 2013 I spoke at her memorial been gone 10 years always think about her im 70 now , she told me we would see each other again 😢

@Red_1322 4 жыл бұрын

2020 I'm still enjoying with all Neil sedaka songs

@carlosvazquez3263 4 жыл бұрын

YOU SEE LOVE is IS FOREVER JUST JUST LAUGHING in THE RAIN FRIENDS 🤔🤨😘🤗🍎😍🕺💃🍓🍒🤳

@kaimana1983 4 жыл бұрын

Oh God, me too!!

@rayeccher6754 4 жыл бұрын

Fithra Ramadhan this reminds me of days gone by. What a simpler time. I would go back in a heartbeat

@ceciliatorres3490 4 жыл бұрын

Hi i am

@terrysheridan6692 4 жыл бұрын

wise up man chew on a carrot or

@wavesurfer7284 8 ай бұрын

I miss how life was back then, i remember fun times listening to this , life was good , I'm grateful i lived through those years 🙏

@kathrynkathryn4836 Жыл бұрын

I saw Neil several years ago in concert. Hit after hit after hit. So authentic without silly fireworks or distractions. Pure talent!

@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet Жыл бұрын

This was a massive massive hit for him. Absolutely gorgeous song! Played non stop on radios!!

@mariagajardomondaca665 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sallygioia5109 5 жыл бұрын

I just really miss the 70s song all the time.

@robbuchheim6478 4 жыл бұрын

Why? It’s not like you don’t have access to them.

@paullogan7419 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful song. The 70's produced a lot of great music.

@amyboone125 Жыл бұрын

I will ALWAYS love this song!

@theresajesselli4880 Жыл бұрын

Me too😅

@bettyjones7739 10 ай бұрын

Yo tambien

@jennyb7745 2 ай бұрын

Goosebumps . . . This is real talent & what a beautiful voice he had & a genius composer.This is timeless.Thankyou Neal. ❤

@zuzellogan5613 2 жыл бұрын

The 70s was, in my opinion, the greatest decade of music with incredibly talented musicians who performed for audiences who loved and enjoy their music. God bless the music and artists of the 70s, they were really great musicians with superb songs! My favorite music today in 2021 still is the 70s as well as the 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s……and nothing beyond that. The music today in the 2000 is just for the birds; nothing and no artists of today can be compared to the ones in yesteryears. Long live the 70s and its music, the greatest music ever. 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍👌👌👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@kennethdemuchest3985 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@markberryhill2715 6 ай бұрын

Late,but that's what we're all screaming!

@gailcrowe727 5 ай бұрын

zuzellogan5. Todays ‘singers’ are screechers!😅

@markberryhill2715 5 ай бұрын

@@gailcrowe727 a lot of them can sing,they're just singing the wrong thing.

@gailcrowe727 5 ай бұрын

@@markberryhill2715 It’s like some pianists, they play all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order!

@soulman1419 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most talented singer song writers of all time ✌🏻

@fpvillegas9488 Жыл бұрын

One of the most unforgettable songs of all time 😍🤩

@DavidLHadley Жыл бұрын

I had the opportunity to fly Mr. Sedaka from New York to Florida and was one of nicest gentleman I’ve met amongst singers, or actors.

@davidcozmostendevadkjr8954 6 жыл бұрын

My little brother loved that song. We always played it, when we drove to the hospitals in Austria, while he was sick of cancer. So when I hear that song I always think of him. I love you little brother and I miss you! Rest in peace.

@mikeysuzefour 5 жыл бұрын

May your brother RIP and I know he's enjoying this song in Heaven.

@josecastaneda4659 5 жыл бұрын

I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LITTLE BROTHER. BUT HE IS STILL LISTENING TO HIS SONG FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE SKY. 🌹... RIP

@slickmic6113 5 жыл бұрын

David Cozmo Stendevad Kjær so sorry for your loss this is always been one of my favorite songs also bless you always and happy New Year!

@rubieversace8529 5 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of when I was the so happy. With my my brother Walkman. Enjoy. X

@reneenordeen9447 5 жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace, you will see him again, he's waiting for you in heaven. God bless you and your loved ones.

@les536 5 жыл бұрын

all my friends LAUGH at me because i love this song i was born in 1969 i remember my parents playing this as i grew up on long drives with the 8 track in the car this music today is pure garbage i rather listen to this eric carmen, rita Coolidge, England dan, mary McGregor....and iam a black guy☺☺...good music does not have a race

@lynnlyons8872 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your memory! I am also a fan for the same reason! I was 7 in 1974 and it was a great age. I still had both parents and life was good! Neil Sedaka is a very talented singer, songwriter and musician and this song brings back 40 years ago in a moment!

@robertocabral6697 5 жыл бұрын

THIS IS WHAT I CALL MUSIC.

@jdsheleg8332 5 жыл бұрын

I am from Puerto Rico, and I love this music! DECCA records, R&B, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Swing Out Sister, 60, 70, 80' music. Yep, I guess we are a "little bit strange". But you are not alone!

@lolabean941 5 жыл бұрын

h m, your friends obviously have no taste in music!

@michellebeckstrom6110 5 жыл бұрын

born in 68 & as I hear the nearly greed driven talentless attempts today at music I have to laugh

@KevinBower-xl7tm 5 ай бұрын

Oh this takes me back to when I was a kid in the 70's! Never ending summers at the pool... popsicles. Best music ever!! I got my bags packed, let's go back!

@pwhit59 6 ай бұрын

He is so adorable! Those songs in the 70’s now I get it. They are still playing today meaning these will always be hits that defined soft rock.

@Manulannes 5 жыл бұрын

Strolling along country roads with my baby It starts to rain, it begins to pour Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin I feel a shiver run up my spine I feel the warmth of her hand in mine Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside After a while we run under a tree I turn to her and she kisses me There with the beat of the rain on the leaves Softly she breathes and I close my eyes Sharing our love under stormy skies Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside I feel the warmth of her hand in mine Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside

@georgeharleydavidsonrider156 4 жыл бұрын

Emmanuelle Lannes 👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

@alanlui2797 4 жыл бұрын

Let's meet for lunch...

@carlosvazquez3263 4 жыл бұрын

😍🙏🤗😉🍒😘

@troydaigle7902 4 жыл бұрын

You look to young to know about this

@1357firehawk 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's just soo romantic...

@openclassusa3534 4 жыл бұрын

Neil looks to be enjoying as he plays this masterpiece

@517JET Ай бұрын

I absolutely love this song! I wish they had made it longer!

@nr3157 4 ай бұрын

I was born in 1966, and I remember hearing this song for the first time as a teenager in the early '80s. To me, this has always been an incredibly beautiful song that is also a little bit sad. This song is timeless, it was just as beautiful when first played in 1975 as it is now in 2024.

@dgutter8754 4 жыл бұрын

The 70s was a special decade. Back in the days when people play instrument "No Auto tunes"

@martikepler4700 4 жыл бұрын

but new york very dirty and decadent those days

@Eleventhearlofmars 4 жыл бұрын

Martinho Castro so what?! It’s full of Covid 19 now, I’ll take the 70s over the now thanks.

@andrews127 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I hear you.

@sarahdixon1943 3 жыл бұрын

Back then these singers had to have real talent. Nothing else to rely on.

@gtoneyprice5293 3 жыл бұрын

True Fact

@slickmic6113 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life!!!!!!!!!!!

@Michael-uu9nv Жыл бұрын

Nobody could sing that song better than neil sedaka that song belongs to him only. My favorite song. I still really enjoy this song today.

@mkd2444 Жыл бұрын

At the end of the era of AM radio, top 40 hits and pre-disco, this was the signature tune of the mid 70’s, it’s timeless and it’s a classic. Thanks for the memories Neil.

@Mr5083 5 жыл бұрын

March 1 , 2019 Im 60 years old , in 1974 I was 15 years old in High School I would always hear this played on the radio in the Bronx , Ny Still here and love these songs that bring me back in time

@usmc-veteran73-77 5 жыл бұрын

1974, I was 19 years old in the Marine Corps on Okinawa. I was dating a very cute Lady Marine. We loved this song.

@Mr5083 5 жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 Are you still together

@catsmad1755 4 жыл бұрын

Me too...born June 59. How I will never forget these days.

@Ivankrum1 4 жыл бұрын

Amo simplesmente!

@russellwells2289 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me cry missing the great place we were musicly never gets old

@sandramartins3456 3 жыл бұрын

Que voz suave

@pampvamp 16 күн бұрын

Here! Grew up in New York listening to his music. Transports me right back to the era and it feels fantastic.

@melodysanger103 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY NEIL SEDAKA (MARCH 13, 2023)

@jimwiskus8862 5 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this in 74, cruising in my first car, 66 Impala, windows down, the wind blowing through my then dark hair. Gotta love it, it just makes me smile ear to ear whenever I hear it.

@odibaracatibaro1255 4 жыл бұрын

Woo l did the same but in my 69 Chelvy

@centralian1 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh a 66 Impala, nice ride James.

@kathyflorcruz552 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me smile too!

@alze61 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you James!!!!

@arnebroxleirnes418 3 жыл бұрын

Well, James, in 74 I had a 64 Opel Rekord. Windows shut to keep the snow out. Rubbish car, but we do seem to share the love of this song, and immediately the world shrinks. And that is a good thing!

@jglow22 4 жыл бұрын

By far the greatest "mood" era EVER!

@alexnabbi 11 ай бұрын

Grew up listening to Neil and other legends of the 60's and 70's .... and I am now 73 years old and still listening continuously to his music ......

@brucebarclay1967 11 ай бұрын

74 here, me too...excellent music

@kevinwatson46 7 ай бұрын

59 and counting ❤❤❤ hopefully

@HENRIQUE8723 3 ай бұрын

Cara eu tinha 5 anos de idade quando sedaka lançou essa canção. mas até hoje essa canção é de atualidade. aqui no BRASIL não se faz uma canção como está

@8BabyLu 8 күн бұрын

So did I! I still feel extremely happy when I listen to this song! And I too am 73 !😍😍😍

@marygynn3605 2 жыл бұрын

I love to hear neil singing so much he has a wonderful voice and talent for his writing.

@reginabina4147 3 жыл бұрын

Thank God for recordings. Opportunity to go back and listen to the REAL songs/music is awesome.

@kellyfuller6903 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Regina, How are you doing?

@susanpedersen2556 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil Sedaka!! Your music is timeless and wonderful, and brings to my mind and heart such amazing memories of a time gone by. Thank you for sharing your life and music with all of us. ❤

@kellyfuller6903 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Susan, How are you doing?

@erinserb 2 жыл бұрын

This and other songs in the 70’s were the soundtrack of my life.

@joeneighbor 2 жыл бұрын

Neil is still alive and well. He does a free monthly'ish concert on his channel: kzfaq.info/love/w6ncFiOHR5Rbhj1Sbczm8w

@joeadler5379 2 жыл бұрын

They don't make music like this anymore

@jupiter6647 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!!🙋💯

@ebonpaladin 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up, I'd hear this song on the radio and it always made me smile, its just a feel good tune. Those were simpler times, the only worry was what I was going to get into that day or the next; going swimming or riding bikes or playing outside til it got dark. As kids we couldn't wait to become adults but now, aged 46, I long for the carefree days of my youth!

@terryhubbard9827 Жыл бұрын

I've always told my children to stay children as long as they can ... being an adult isn't all that its cracked up to be ...

@reycortez1139 6 ай бұрын

From 50 to 80's my friend , what a quality of inmortal music

@davidderitis9068 Ай бұрын

What memories as a 9 year old child listening to this song in our family car, the smell of the leather seats as the sun warms them, with the windows rolled down and just a hint of petrol and my dad's cigarette; my mom's gentle perfume and hairspray mixing in! Apologies for being GUSHY but MAN, how music literally takes you back in time! Perhaps Albert Einstein had something there ! 😍🤔😉

@ButterflyyBeautiee 5 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this song.

@wynsteadmoore5382 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@alanlui2797 4 жыл бұрын

Let's meet for lunch.....

@craigsimons817 3 жыл бұрын

Neil’s voice was the sound of happiness.

@uniquecreations3930 10 ай бұрын

Neil Sadaka has one of those timeless iconic voices. He doesn't need a lot of theatrical special effects. Many singers don't have that.

@uniquecreations3930 10 ай бұрын

Just a classic song with a classic sound with classic lyrics that defines the feelings we got when we fell in love!

@karenwilkerson582 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how I LOVE THIS SONG ❤️Whenever I hear it it takes me back to very special times with my Jimmy ❤️We we’re engaged in 74 and married in 75 and soo happy but then I lost him 😢to a horrible car wreck!! That was sooo many years ago but I still think of him often 😊I’m happily married for a long time now but I guess I’ll always miss him and wonder what might have been ❤️

@bryanrussell9906 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq. The place we come to calm our nerves and remember what it was once like, so long ago, when great true artists ruled the airwaves, like Sedaka. Today's music is garbage compared to the golden era of AM pop and new music makes me ill inside and angry. Thank you KZfaq for letting us go back and remember these great pop icons, when humanity was full force.

@andrewmatthews6861 4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Russell I totally agree Bryan

@porkfied 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe its gone,it seems like it was science fiction.

@pam164 4 жыл бұрын

Your right this is true talent, and the 70s esp early to mid was great caravan hols every year at my auntys van no toilet no shower no tv! but we loved it played on beach with shells climbing cliffs and hot dog off van on way for a coke outside pub on summer nights with parents was a real treat 😊😊

@deliomarciofallerpereira 3 жыл бұрын

É verdade Bryan! O KZfaq é o meu refúgio.

@BrianJonson 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment

@RagdollsOfLasVegas 23 күн бұрын

Just walked this guy on tiktok. What a legend. Long live Neil! Beautiful song🤍

@elizabethshaver3486 3 жыл бұрын

Neil Sedaka is a one of a kind. Great lyrics, great song, great voice. So proud to be part of the 60's and 70's.

@danhicks903 5 жыл бұрын

Neil Sadaka. That soft voice, mild melody ruled the air waves. The sound that calms.

@dwightdodd3734 5 жыл бұрын

could'nt have said it better....................

@dwightdodd3734 4 жыл бұрын

Just makes you feel good.....................

@dwightdodd3734 4 жыл бұрын

There are songs that just make you happy...this is one of them.Another one is 59th st song by simon and garfunkle

@dwightdodd3734 4 жыл бұрын

Makes you feel good,nuff said............

@quad5186 4 жыл бұрын

And he done blows up real good!!!

@LennyAlves94 11 ай бұрын

Essa música é simplesmente linda. Eu estava ouvindo Elton John, e quando terminou, começou a tocar uma sequência de músicas maravilhosas que eu não conhecia, e essa estava entre elas. Fiquei simplesmente maravilhado e criei uma playlist com todas elas imediatamente.

@user-nt7ep8fe3v 4 ай бұрын

Parabéns 🎉🎉🎉

@silvomedeiros5373 3 ай бұрын

Alguém ouvindo essa pérola em 2024

@shinjiwildfire1875 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Japan in 1965 but raised in Seattle during the '70s listening to this song on KJR radio. I am now at mid-50s and still like rainy days because I have beautiful memories of winter in Seattle where rains a lot.

@nigelyates7577 3 жыл бұрын

Everyday xxx

@AnthonyPardiMusic 3 жыл бұрын

listening to this on a rainy seattle day lol

@euanelliott3613 4 жыл бұрын

I was 10 in 1974 and I loved this song. We Brits have a habit of calling him Neil Sedarka but in fact it's Sedaka.

@usmc-veteran73-77 4 жыл бұрын

Im an American from West Virginia, we really butcher up the English language. A "Hollow" is a road or creek between two mountains. In West Virginia most call it a "Haler" Ha ler. My ancestors came from Great Britain to States early 1700s. Most of my ancestors came from England & Scotland a few from Wales. Stay safe in the UK.

@euanelliott3613 4 жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 All the best to you in America from England.

@victormarrotti2575 5 ай бұрын

He didn't buy clothes from Men's big and tall stores. A great artist who wrote and sang his songs

@user-ez4kw5bk8d Ай бұрын

I was 20

@rogercook8277 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Sedaka, you have always been one of my favorite songwriters. Your songs are timeless. Your voice is as incredible as your writing skills. First name Roger and my last name Cook. 5/11/2022

@eandsm4620 3 ай бұрын

Possibly one of my favorites that Neil ever did! Lucky enough to have seen him in concert at the DuQuion State Fair. And the only concert that I attended with my mom. Neil gave a grand performance!

@davidcambra1554 5 жыл бұрын

Here is a great singer and song writer. Some of his songs just hit the right note!

@ashleyhall1362 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best chorus entries in pop songwriting history. When it hits that key change going into “ooo...I hear laughter in the rain...”, it takes off like a rocket! And Neil’s voice is perfect for that moment. Brilliant! Thank you Neil and Phil for this great hit! 🎶❤️

@boatfaceslim9005 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That key change up a min 3rd lifts the chorus beautifully. A nice discreet shift back into the original key for the next verse allows him to repeat the trick for the subsequent choruses. (big shift up, sneaky shift back) Very clever songwriting going on under the hood in a lot of Mr Sedaka's songs.

@johncortez7809 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you

@ktmvmx7477 2 жыл бұрын

Its the tempo change with the key change and his skill to layer the music thst made him such a fantastic composer. Absolutely love this song and his head wobble just cracks me up with joy

@stevencollins5806 Жыл бұрын

This man deserves a continuous standing ovation anytime someone talks about it artist being underrated you're talkin about Neil sedaka legend

@1988TheHitman Жыл бұрын

Some songs you just can’t put your finger on to explain why they’re so good. Were a modern day young family and we all love this timeless classic 😎

@wahltowahl1 3 жыл бұрын

I was 13 when I first heard Neil Sedaka. I loved sitting out on our front porch listening to him on the radio. Great song.

@danaadams5007 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 52 and I love my 70s music

@patricialourenco2616 Жыл бұрын

Acho tão lindo o jeito que esse cantor maravilhoso canta essa música, ele canta feliz e passa energias muito boa pra mim.

@isaaclin1641 Ай бұрын

what a beautiful song...what a beautiful voice. One and.....

@daviddoyle543 5 жыл бұрын

My Mom adored Neil Sedaka. She would buy his records and play them over and over while doing housework. Great memories....

@bluesboy8237 5 жыл бұрын

Happy 80th birthday Neil Sedaka!!!

@compounding999 Жыл бұрын

I can literally smell the summer rain and joy! Still enjoying this in 2023 in Singapore

@thomasmurray7246 8 ай бұрын

One of my favourite songs of all time and love Neal sedaka pure genius of writing ❤❤❤

@slimshine953 4 жыл бұрын

A perfect piece of melodic brilliance from the irreplaceable Neil Sedaka... and a kind of America that no longer exists. The 60s and 70s. Count your blessings if you were there.

@dwightdodd3734 4 жыл бұрын

I do and I was......................

@porkfied 4 жыл бұрын

I know and count your blessing as we get older to remember too,the America that was.

@slimshine953 4 жыл бұрын

@@porkfied ~ Oh I remember how it was, and think about it almost everyday. Especially with the current situation we're facing. I don't have to give names. You know who they are.

@porkfied 4 жыл бұрын

@@slimshine953 I think about it everyday too,everywhere I go now I hear thump,thump...thump rap crap and I say to myself, man take me back to when music was great.This country will be done in10 to 20 years it will become a shithole,I was born here so I see the way its going.I lived in the projects in the Bronx on Randall ave in the 60s no problem living in those back then,but now forget it all war zones everywhere.

@slimshine953 4 жыл бұрын

@@porkfied ~ I hear ya, and glad to talk with a kindred spirit. I can't stand the thump thump, rap junk either. I grew up with the great music too, and you know what I mean. I think you may be right about where the US will be in a decade or two, and it's frightening.

@x7xDJx7x 3 жыл бұрын

Just one of THOSE songs that when you hear it, you tell yourself "Man I need to listen to this more"

@HDGuruGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I've been on a 70s kick lately. The vibes from the songs are nothing like anything...before or after. I'm biased of course...haha....born 1970

@Laidengizer011 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I've just spent most of my life not thinking about are remembering this song. I've never heard it on the radio much and I've listened *A LOT*. Whenever I am reminded of it, I just think it's such a shame that I haven't heard any more.

@Laidengizer011 3 жыл бұрын

@@HDGuruGuy Nah, this song doesn't have a specific time style. I never knew when it was from until now.

@clousescott6832 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is. Absolutely