Who had a top ten U.K. hit in 1990 with Naked in the Rain
"Chart. Naked in the Rain ""Naked In The Rain"" is a hit song performed by dance music group Blue Pearl and released as their debut single in 1990. The song was co-written by Blue Pearl's singer Durga McBroom and producer Youth (aka Martin Glover). It is featured on their album ""Naked"". ""Naked in the Rain"" is different from most dance songs, as it features a heavier, rawer sound, mostly due to recorded percussion (mixed with a drum machine) and hard-hitting synthesizer riffs not too dissimilar to the sound of 808 State; Graham Massey, from 808 State, was the track's co-producer/remixer."
"song was first a hit in the UK, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1990 and later becoming a hit dance song in the U.S., hitting the top five on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. A music video accompanied the song on its release, featuring McBroom performing in a tropical jungle-like scene mixed with scenes in an almost Third World setting, and visualizes the overall atmosphere of the song. In 1998 the song was remixed and released as a single. Entitled ""Naked in the Rain '98"", the remixed version reached number 22 in the UK Singles"
"Sunshine on a Rainy Day ""Sunshine on a Rainy Day"" is a 1990 single released by British female pop singer and songwriter Zoë. The song was originally released at the end of 1990, when it only managed to reach #53 on the UK Singles Chart. It was not until the remix by Youth in August 1991 that it hit #4 on the same chart and became her biggest hit to date. The track was used in UK advertisements for the Amiga 500 computer, which added to its popularity. It was the 18th best-selling single of 1991, outselling many number ones"
"Walking in the Rain (Modern Romance song) ""Walking in the Rain"" is a Top 10 single and an uncharacteristic ballad from UK salsa music band Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 as a 7-inch single and 12-inch single by WEA. A Japanese version was also released. ""Walking in the Rain"" was a Top 10 single for Modern Romance and was their last Top 40 hit, released in 1983, during the David Jaymes / Michael J. Mullins era. It reached #7 on the UK chart - #1 in Thailand- and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, ""Trick"
"the song as the first single from her second studio album, ""Come My Way"". The song peaked at number 26 on the ARIA singles chart and remained in the top 50 for 15 weeks. Sunshine on a Rainy Day ""Sunshine on a Rainy Day"" is a 1990 single released by British female pop singer and songwriter Zoë. The song was originally released at the end of 1990, when it only managed to reach #53 on the UK Singles Chart. It was not until the remix by Youth in August 1991 that it hit #4 on the same chart and became"
"Naked in the Rain (Loretta Lynn song) ""Naked in the Rain"" is a song that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in June 1980 via MCA Records. ""Naked in the Rain"" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn in October 1979. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session, including Lynn's next previous single ""Pregnant Again"". ""Naked in the Rain"" reached number thirty on the ""Billboard"" Hot Country Singles survey in 1980 Additionally, the song"
"of their material. As part of Blue Pearl, she had several hit songs in the early 1990s, including ""Naked in the Rain"" (UK #4 in July 1990), ""Little Brother"" (UK #31 in October 1990), and a cover version of Kate Bush's ""Running Up That Hill"", all taken from the album ""Naked"", released in 1990 on the Big Life label. Subsequent singles included ""(Can You) Feel the Passion"" (UK #14 in January 1992). She provided backing vocals to the song ""Don't Wait That Long"" featured on the James album ""Seven"" released in 1992. She also sang a duet on ""Mother Dawn"""
"Blue Pearl Blue Pearl are an English electronic music duo, consisting of American female singer Durga McBroom and British musician Youth (Martin Glover). Also known as the Naturists on interactive records.( 1994 interactive records pictv t6) They charted two songs on the US ""Billboard"" Hot Dance Club Play chart. ""Naked in the Rain"" was a #4 hit in the UK Singles Chart and a #5 dance hit in the US in 1990, which was originally issued on blue vinyl. It was followed by ""(Can You) Feel the Passion"" (whose melody samples Bizarre Inc's ""Playing with Knives""), which hit #1 on"
"included ""Something Happened on the Way to Heaven"" (No. 4 U.S., No. 15 UK), ""Do You Remember?"" (not released in the UK, but No. 4 in the U.S.), and ""I Wish It Would Rain Down"" (the latter featuring Eric Clapton on guitar; No. 3 U.S., No. 7 UK). Songs about apartheid and homelessness demonstrated Collins's turn to political themes. A live album, ""Serious Hits... Live!"", followed, which reached the top ten around the world. In February 1990 Collins performed “Another Day in Paradise” at the 1990 Brit Awards in London, a song that won British Single of the Year, and"
"been Principal Conductor since 1980. Notes: The 1990 BRIT Awards winners were: 1990 in British music This is a summary of 1990 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. The first year of the 1990s saw a total of 17 singles top the chart. The first, ""Hangin' Tough"" by the boyband New Kids on the Block, which became the group's second chart-topper, set the record for lowest first-week sales for a number 1, with only 28,000 copies sold. Although January is usually a low sales month due to it being post-Christmas season, the vinyl"
"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) ""Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)"" was the second single from Melanie Safka's 1970 album ""Candles in the Rain"". The song proved to be her breakthrough hit in the United States, climbing to number six on the ""Billboard""'s Hot 100 and number three on the Cash Box Top 100. The record was ranked No. 23 on the ""Billboard"" Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970. Released in March 1970, the recording was a spirited collaboration between the folk singer and songwriter Melanie and the Californian gospel act the Edwin Hawkins Singers, who had reached the"
"Who Let In the Rain ""Who Let in the Rain"" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper, from her fourth studio album ""Hat Full of Stars"" (1993). It was released as the lead single from the album on June 22, 1993. The single was the first from the ""Hat Full of Stars"" album. It is a ballad about the end of a relationship that proved popular among Lauper's fans. Outside the United States, it was a modest hit peaking in the top 40 in the UK and New Zealand. In the US, the song failed to make the Hot"
"1990 in British music This is a summary of 1990 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. The first year of the 1990s saw a total of 17 singles top the chart. The first, ""Hangin' Tough"" by the boyband New Kids on the Block, which became the group's second chart-topper, set the record for lowest first-week sales for a number 1, with only 28,000 copies sold. Although January is usually a low sales month due to it being post-Christmas season, the vinyl single had been in severe decline in the UK since the late"
"singing with various bands, and has recorded a second Blue Pearl album with Youth. Another album is currently in the works with her sister Lorelei (produced by Dave Kerzner), including some cover songs as well as original material. McBroom was married to Mark Hudson from May 10, 2008 until his death on July 5, 2015. Durga McBroom Durga McBroom (born October 16, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has performed backing vocals for Pink Floyd and is a member of the house music band Blue Pearl, best known for their hit single ""Naked in the Rain"". Durga"
"1990, spending six weeks atop the charts, and ranked as the top single of the year on ""RPM""'s year-end charts. Virgin VSCD 1240 (Martin H) I Wish It Would Rain Down ""I Wish It Would Rain Down"" is a song by Phil Collins from his 1989 album ""...But Seriously"", featuring lead guitar by Eric Clapton. The song was a significant chart hit in 1990, peaking at No. 3 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 in the United States and No. 1 on the ""RPM"" Top 100 in Canada; in the latter country, it was the highest-selling song of 1990. It also"
"made No. 3 in the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles and the Netherlands Top 100, No. 4 on the Nationale Hitparade, No. 11 on the German and UK Singles Chart, No. 2 on the Swedish Singles Chart, No. 3 on the Italian Singles Chart and No. 30 on the Hot Dance Club Songs. In 2010, Dutch pop singer Taco released a version of it as his second single from After Eight, which peaked at No. 49 in Germany, No. 46 in Canada and No. 98 in the UK. Singin' in the Rain (song) ""Singin' in the Rain"" is a song with"
"Down (Candles in the Rain),"" on which the label listed the performers as ""Melanie with The Edwin Hawkins Singers"". The song peaked at No. 6 in the U.S. and Top 10 in several other countries. In 1990, Hawkins, credited as a solo performer, had a number 89 hit on the R&B chart with ""If At First You Don't Succeed (Try Again)"". In the 1992 movie ""Leap of Faith"", Hawkins is the choir master for the gospel songs. Hawkins died of pancreatic cancer on January 15, 2018 in his home, in Pleasanton, California, at the age of 74. He leaves behind,"
"peaked at number eleven on the Canadian ""RPM"" Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, ""Loretta"" (1980). Naked in the Rain (Loretta Lynn song) ""Naked in the Rain"" is a song that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in June 1980 via MCA Records. ""Naked in the Rain"" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn in October 1979. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session, including Lynn's"
"Durga McBroom Durga McBroom (born October 16, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has performed backing vocals for Pink Floyd and is a member of the house music band Blue Pearl, best known for their hit single ""Naked in the Rain"". Durga McBroom was born on October 16, 1962, in Los Angeles, California. After working as an actress, dancer and singer in the United States, she and her sister Lorelei McBroom worked with Pink Floyd as backing vocalists. She went on to have a long stint with them, being the only backing vocalist to appear consistently on"
"song was likewise a major hit in Canada, reaching number two on the pop singles chart and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was also released in the UK where it spent nine weeks on the Singles Chart, peaking at No. 15 on June 22, 1974. A Laughter in the Rain ""Laughter in the Rain"" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, composed by him with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. Cody reports writing the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree"
"Rhapsody in the Rain ""Rhapsody in the Rain"" is a song written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie and performed by Christie with backing vocals by The Delicates. It reached No. 10 on Canada's ""RPM"" 100, No. 16 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, No. 37 on the UK's ""Record Retailer"" chart, and No. 40 in Australia in 1966. It was featured on his 1966 album, ""Painter of Hits"". The song was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello. Many radio stations banned the song due to the controversial lyrics. MGM had Christie re-record the songs' opening lyrics to release a ""clean"""
"in the Presence of Beauty"" peaked at No. 29 in Australia and No. 85 in the UK. The song was later covered by Alison Moyet which became a large European hit, including reaching the top 10 in the UK. The group split shortly after due to the commercial failure of the album. By 1990, Desi Campbell and Shaun Ward worked under the name Everyday People with Lloyd T Richards and producer Stewart Levine, releasing one album titled ""You Wash... I'll Dry"". Two singles in 1990, ""Headline News"" and ""I Guess It Doesn't Matter"", reached the charts in both the UK"
"hit during the summer of 1990. It was not the first single released from the ""Pretty Woman"" soundtrack, but it became the most successful, spending two weeks at the top spot of the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 in June. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 copies in the US. At the end of the year, ""Billboard"" listed it as the second most successful single of 1990, behind Wilson Phillips' ""Hold On"". The single peaked at number three in the UK—their highest peaking single there. It stayed on the UK Singles Chart for 14"
"Candles in the Rain Candles in the Rain is singer Melanie's third album. Released in 1970, the album produced Melanie's first Top Ten single in North America, ""Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)"", which was inspired by the crowd's reaction to her performance at Woodstock. The cover of the Rolling Stones' 1967 song ""Ruby Tuesday"" reached the Top Ten in the United Kingdom. All songs written by Melanie Safka except where noted. Some versions of the album substituted ""Close to It All"" for ""Alexander Beetle"", some versions have neither song. On the original 1970 UK release by Buddah Records (2318009),"
"(Limited Edition) 7"" / Cassette 12"" Who Let In the Rain ""Who Let in the Rain"" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper, from her fourth studio album ""Hat Full of Stars"" (1993). It was released as the lead single from the album on June 22, 1993. The single was the first from the ""Hat Full of Stars"" album. It is a ballad about the end of a relationship that proved popular among Lauper's fans. Outside the United States, it was a modest hit peaking in the top 40 in the UK and New Zealand. In the US, the"
"Laughter in the Rain ""Laughter in the Rain"" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, composed by him with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. Cody reports writing the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours. In the USA, ""Laughter in the Rain"" reached number one on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 on February 1, 1975 (it was his first single to top the Hot 100 since 1962). The song spent two weeks at the top of the adult contemporary chart. The"
"Out of My Hands (Jennifer Rush album) Out of My Hands is the seventh studio album by American singer Jennifer Rush. Released in early 1995, the album was led by single ""Tears in the Rain"" - a song originally recorded by Robin Beck. ""Tears in the Rain"" became Rush's biggest single of the decade, charting highly in many European countries, particularly in Germany. The album also improved on her previous one by reaching No.15 there during a four-month chart run. A second single was released, the title track ""Out of My Hands"", while the album boasted a collaboration with Brian"
"were the duo Wham! with an unusual mix of disco, soul, ballads and even rap, who had eleven top ten hits in the UK, six of them number ones, between 1982 and 1986. George Michael released his debut solo album, ""Faith"" in 1987, and would go on to have seven UK number one singles. The 1985 concert Live Aid held at Wembley Stadium would see some of the biggest British artists of the era perform, with Queen stealing the show. Bonnie Tyler had major hits with ""Total Eclipse of the Heart"" and ""Holding Out for a Hero"", while Robert Palmer's"
"version. Rhapsody in the Rain ""Rhapsody in the Rain"" is a song written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie and performed by Christie with backing vocals by The Delicates. It reached No. 10 on Canada's ""RPM"" 100, No. 16 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, No. 37 on the UK's ""Record Retailer"" chart, and No. 40 in Australia in 1966. It was featured on his 1966 album, ""Painter of Hits"". The song was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello. Many radio stations banned the song due to the controversial lyrics. MGM had Christie re-record the songs' opening lyrics to release a"
"1990s; however, Whitley was a known heavy drinker, and it was alcohol poisoning that ended his life in May 1989, just weeks after a song about triumph over personal demons -- ""I'm No Stranger to the Rain""—became a huge country hit. In keeping with the neotraditonalist movement, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris teamed up to release 1987's Platinum selling ""Trio"" album. Composed mostly of traditional songs set to acoustic arrangements, the album won a Grammy in 1988 for best country collaboration. Vocal duos were also popular because of their harmonies, most notably The Bellamy Brothers and The Judds."
"Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade is a 1990 album by Soul II Soul. The album reached No. 1 in the UK in May 1990, and contained three UK hits, ""Get a Life"", which reached No. 3 (and which peaked at No. 54 on America's ""Billboard"" Hot 100), ""A Dream's A Dream"", which made No. 6 (and peaked at No. 85 on the Hot 100), and ""Missing You"", which reached No. 22 (and did not chart on the Hot 100). The album was recorded following the departure of Caron Wheeler (the Soul"
"like ""Say My Name"" in 2000), Kelly Rowland (4 #1 hits like Dilemma in 2002), Kelly Clarkson (3 #1 hits like ""A Moment Like This"" in 2002), rock and roll pioneer Roy Orbison (d.1988) (2 #1 hits like ""Oh, Pretty Woman"" in 1964), country singer Kenny Rogers (2 #1s like ""Islands in the Stream"" in 1983), Christopher Cross (2 #1s like ""Sailing"" in 1980), The Crickets (w/Buddy Holly (d.1959), ""That'll Be the Day"" in 1957), B.J. Thomas (""Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"" in 1970), Janis Joplin (d.1970) (""Me and Bobby McGee"" in 1971, she attended the University of Texas),"
"I Wish It Would Rain Down ""I Wish It Would Rain Down"" is a song by Phil Collins from his 1989 album ""...But Seriously"", featuring lead guitar by Eric Clapton. The song was a significant chart hit in 1990, peaking at No. 3 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 in the United States and No. 1 on the ""RPM"" Top 100 in Canada; in the latter country, it was the highest-selling song of 1990. It also reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Collins felt that it was as close as he had ever gotten at the time to writing"