"Crying in the Rain" is a song by the British hard rock band Whitesnake. The song was originally released on the group's 1982 album Saints & Sinners, but was re-recorded on the group's 1987 multi-platinum album Whitesnake. The song was inspired by singer David Coverdale's divorce.
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Overview
The original version of "Crying in the Rain" is very blues-based and features a short guitar solo at the beginning played by Bernie Marsden. The original song also has a bit slower tempo compared to the re-recorded version, which had a much heavier and faster sound, influenced by heavy metal. The guitar solo at the beginning of the original was also removed from this version. David Coverdale has stated in interviews that "John (Sykes) hated blues".
The re-recorded version (sometimes titled "Crying in the Rain '87") was also released as a one-track promo single.
The song has been a part of Whitesnake's live performances since its release in 1982, although it is the 1987 version that Whitesnake has kept performing, since 1987. Also, since Whitesnake's reformation in 2002, the song has been extended by a drum solo in the middle of the song.
Reception
Kerrang! described the original version as "an epic knee-trembler launched on some exquisite slide guitar from Micky Moody."
Personnel
Original version
David Coverdale – lead vocals
Micky Moody - guitars, backing vocals
Bernie Marsden – guitars
Jon Lord - keyboards
Neil Murray – bass
Ian Paice – drums
Mel Galley – backing vocals
Re-recorded version
David Coverdale – lead vocals
John Sykes – guitars, backing vocals
Neil Murray – bass
Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Don Airey – keyboards
Bill Cuomo – keyboards