"The Man Who The Man Who is the second studio album by Scottish rock band Travis. The album was released on 24 May 1999 through Independiente. It saw a change in musical direction for the band, moving away from the rockier tone of their debut album ""Good Feeling"". Four singles were released from the album: ""Writing to Reach You"", ""Driftwood"", and the top 10 hits ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"" and ""Turn"". Fueled by the success of ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"" and the band's appearance at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival, ""The Man Who"" recovered from"
"album slipped as far as No. 19, it stopped. Word of mouth and increasing radio play of the single ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"" increased awareness of the band and the album began to rise back up the chart. Then, when Travis took the stage to perform this song at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival, after being dry for several hours, it began to rain as soon as the first line was sung. The following day the story was all over the papers and television, and with word of mouth and increased radio play of this and the album's"
"to rise back up the charts. When Travis later performed the song at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival, after being dry for several hours, it began to rain as soon as the first line was sung. The following day, the story was all over the papers and television, and with increased word of mouth and radio play of ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"" and the album's other singles, ""The Man Who"" rose to number one on the UK Albums Chart, going on to become the year's third best-selling album in the country. By the end of the year, the"
"other hand, felt that even without much musical innovation or a defining statement, the album showcases the band as ""ordinary chaps making extraordinarily pretty music"" and ""good songwriters not trying too hard"". While ""The Man Who"" initially looked as though it would mirror the success of ""Good Feeling"", entering the UK Albums Chart at number five, it quickly slipped down the charts with little radio play of its singles, in addition to its mixed critical reception. However, the success of the album's third single ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"" increased awareness of the band and the album began"
"Blame It on the Rain ""Blame It on the Rain"" is a song by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli. ""Blame It On The Rain"" debuted on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Hot 100 on October 7, 1989, at number sixty-five. Seven weeks later, for the week ending November 25, 1989, it reached number one, and occupied the spot for two weeks. It also spent a total of twenty-three weeks on the Hot 100. The song became Milli Vanilli's third number one single on the Hot 100 after ""Baby Don't Forget My Number"" and ""Girl I'm Gonna Miss You"". ""Rain"" was their final"
"single to top the chart before their infamous scandal took off. It was preceded at number one on the Hot 100 by Bad English's ""When I See You Smile"" (also penned by Warren) and succeeded by Billy Joel's ""We Didn't Start the Fire"". The song was ranked at number 21 on Billboard's Year-End Singles list for 1989, and number forty-six for 1990. Blame It on the Rain ""Blame It on the Rain"" is a song by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli. ""Blame It On The Rain"" debuted on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Hot 100 on October 7, 1989, at number sixty-five."
"particularly on the unremarkable 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?' which was in danger of becoming their musical albatross. It seems as they have never been away but the follow-up release signifies their intention to become known as an albums band. The singles thus far, 'Sing' and 'Side', both feature hypnotic tunes courtesy mainly of Andy Dunlop's fine guitar work; the former is hopeful and joyous whilst the latter is steeped in melancholy. Further exposure to the album unveils a remarkably consistent level of songwriting with the unassuming-looking Dunlop always able to turn guitar and even banjo into memorable"
"Everytime It Rains Originally written for Annie Lennox, ""Everytime It Rains"" was the fourth single released from Ace of Base's album ""Flowers"" in the UK, featured on a re-release of the album. The song was written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal. A radio edit of the ballad was released to radios on April 5, 1999. It was also remixed for American audiences and promotionally released as a lead single for their ""Greatest Hits"" record in April 2000. The single was not released commercially in the United States. Clive Davis of Arista Records, who had suggested the band"
"continued to break new ground by reaching new audiences including men and youth, promoting leadership within communities to ensure that violence prevention efforts become self-sustaining, and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers, and others respond to violence. Rain on Me ""Rain on Me"" is a single released by R&B singer Ashanti in 2003 from her second album ""Chapter II"". The single reached number seven on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in the United States and the top 20 in the United Kingdom. In the video Ashanti plays a superstar abused by a jealous boyfriend, played by actor"
"released by Victor Records. In 1952 the most popular version was recorded by The Four Aces. Their recording was released by Decca Records. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on December 28, 1951, and lasted 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 14. The flip side, ""Tell Me Why,"" was an even bigger hit for the Aces, reaching number 2 on the chart. The same recording of ""A Garden in the Rain""/""Tell Me Why"" was also released in the United Kingdom by Brunswick Records in 1952. A Garden in the Rain ""A Garden in the Rain"""
"Fall on Me ""Fall on Me"" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. from their fourth album ""Lifes Rich Pageant"" (1986). It was the first of two singles released from that LP. It peaked at number 94 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. The song was one of the band's early compositions about environmentalism, discussing acid rain. It also transitioned from their murky lyrics and jangling guitar of their first three albums to a more accessible sound influenced by producer Don Gehman. Though R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe once described the song as ""pretty much a song about oppression,"""
"Rain on Me ""Rain on Me"" is a single released by R&B singer Ashanti in 2003 from her second album ""Chapter II"". The single reached number seven on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in the United States and the top 20 in the United Kingdom. In the video Ashanti plays a superstar abused by a jealous boyfriend, played by actor Larenz Tate. The video was released on August 28, 2003. It contains a sample of ""The Look Of Love"" by Isaac Hayes but the sample was based on Snoop Dogg's song ""G'z Up Hoes Down"", a track that was removed"
"album's critical standing had improved dramatically. ""Select"" named ""The Man Who"" the best album of 1999, and the album also placed on the year-end lists of publications such as ""Melody Maker"", ""Mojo"", and former detractors ""NME"" and ""Q"". ""The Man Who"" won the award for Best Album at the 2000 Brit Awards, with Travis being named Best British Group. At the Ivor Novello Awards, Travis frontman Fran Healy won the awards for Best Songwriter(s) and Best Contemporary Song for ""Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"". ""The Man Who"" received a belated American release in early 2000, and the same"
"Always (Atlantic Starr song) ""Always"" is a ballad by American R&B band Atlantic Starr. The track was the second single from the group's seventh studio album ""All in the Name of Love"" (1987). The single peaked at number one on both the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and ""Billboard"" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts in June 1987. The song also spent two weeks atop the U.S. adult contemporary chart. In July, it also topped the Canadian ""RPM 100"" national singles chart, where it remained for two weeks. In 2000, pop act Boyz N Girlz United included a cover version of the song"
"1982 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, becoming the highest debut on that chart for all of 1982, and peaked at No. 11. The record was a big success on the European charts, reaching the top 10 in Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. This was the group's last top 40 hit on the United Kingdom singles chart. The song plays on Fox Networks NASCAR coverage in the USA whenever the rain interrupts activities. It's Raining Again ""It's Raining Again"" is a song recorded by British progressive rock band Supertramp and released as a single from their 1982 album ""…Famous"
"charts and peaked at No. 34. When It Rains (Eli Young Band song) When It Rains is a song recorded by American country music group Eli Young Band. The song was written by band member James Young, and was released in October 2007 as the first single from the album ""Jet Black & Jealous."" This song is also the band's first chart entry on ""Billboard"" Hot Country Songs. In his review of the album, Andrew Leahy of ""AllMusic"" gave the song a very positive review, praising its lyrics as well as the production, writing that ""Like the other 11 songs"
"Say It's Gonna Rain ""Say It's Gonna Rain"" is a song by American dance-pop group Will to Power. The original version of the song appeared on their 1988 self-titled debut album. The lead vocals on the track were sung by singer-songwriter Suzi Carr. A 12"" single was released to clubs in 1988, and this remix became the first of two number-one songs for the band on the American dance chart. The song spent two weeks at number-one on this chart in August and September 1988. The song also peaked at number 49 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in July"
"Charlie Brown (The Coasters song) ""Charlie Brown"" is a popular Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller song that was a top-ten hit for The Coasters in the spring of 1959 (released in January, coupled with ""Three Cool Cats,"" Atco 6132). It went to #2 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 singles charts, while Venus by Frankie Avalon was at #1. It was the first of three top-ten hits for the Coasters that year. It is best known for the phrase, ""Why's everybody always pickin' on me?"" According to Jerry Leiber, ""After 'Yakety Yak,' I thought we could write every Coasters song in"
"to ""A Dramatic Experience"". Through the 1970s, the group continued to have successful songs, including the Top 10 Pop, #1 R&B hit, ""In the Rain"" in 1972, ""Hey You! Get Off My Mountain"" (#5 R&B), ""Me and Mrs Jones"" (#4 R&B), originally recorded by Billy Paul three years earlier, ""Be My Girl"" (#3 R&B), and ""Shake It Well"" (#4 R&B). ""In the Rain"" also reached #5 on the Hot 100 pop chart and was their second million-seller. The group recorded for Don Davis' Groovesville and later Great Lakes music production companies during the 1970s, although the recordings appeared on several"
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head ""Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"" is a song written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film ""Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"". It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. David and Bacharach also won Best Original Score. The song was recorded by B. J. Thomas in seven takes, after Bacharach expressed dissatisfaction with the first six. In the film version of the song, Thomas had been recovering from laryngitis, which made his voice sound hoarser than in the 7-inch release. The film version featured a separate vaudeville-style instrumental"
"on a Temptations single, as Ruffin was fired from the group in June 1968 for what was considered increasingly unprofessional behavior and ego clashes. ""I Could Never Love Another"" was the second single from the 1968 album ""The Temptations Wish It Would Rain"". It peaked at number 13 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, and reached the number-one position on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Following one more single from the LP, the Eddie Kendricks-led ""Please Return Your Love to Me"", the Temptations forged ahead into psychedelic soul territory with their new single, ""Cloud Nine"", and their new lead singer, Dennis"
"1988. Say It's Gonna Rain ""Say It's Gonna Rain"" is a song by American dance-pop group Will to Power. The original version of the song appeared on their 1988 self-titled debut album. The lead vocals on the track were sung by singer-songwriter Suzi Carr. A 12"" single was released to clubs in 1988, and this remix became the first of two number-one songs for the band on the American dance chart. The song spent two weeks at number-one on this chart in August and September 1988. The song also peaked at number 49 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in"
"In the Rain (song) ""In the Rain"" is a 1972 soul single by American vocal group The Dramatics. Released from their debut album ""Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get"" it reached number five on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 singles chart and spent four weeks at number one on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart. It sold over one million copies, and is the group's biggest hit. ""Billboard"" ranked it as the No. 53 song for 1972. The song was written by Tony Hester and was released in February 1972. The song is noted for the use of the sound of rain"
"Here Comes the Rain Again ""Here Comes the Rain Again"" is a 1983 song by British duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and produced by Stewart. The song was released on 12 January 1984 as the third single in the UK from the album ""Touch"" and in the United States as the first single. It became Eurythmics' second Top 10 U.S. hit, peaking at number 4 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Here Comes the Rain Again"" hit number eight in the UK Singles Chart, becoming their fifth consecutive Top 10 single in"
"When It Rains (Eli Young Band song) When It Rains is a song recorded by American country music group Eli Young Band. The song was written by band member James Young, and was released in October 2007 as the first single from the album ""Jet Black & Jealous."" This song is also the band's first chart entry on ""Billboard"" Hot Country Songs. In his review of the album, Andrew Leahy of ""AllMusic"" gave the song a very positive review, praising its lyrics as well as the production, writing that ""Like the other 11 songs on Jet Black & Jealous, the"
"November Rain ""November Rain"" is a power ballad by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Written by the band's lead singer Axl Rose, the song was released as a single in 1992 from their third studio album, ""Use Your Illusion I"" (1991). It features a sweeping orchestral backing and is one of Guns N' Roses' longest songs. ""November Rain"" peaked at number 3 on the United States ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart, making it the longest song in history to enter the top ten of that chart. It is also the third longest song to enter the Hot 100"
"Rain or Shine (song) ""Rain or Shine"" is a 1986 hit single by British pop group Five Star. Peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart, it was held off the top spot for two weeks by British pop band The Communards with the year's biggest selling song, ""Don't Leave Me This Way"". ""Rain or Shine"" spent a total of 13 weeks inside the UK Top 75, five of those in the Top 10. 7"" Single: 1. ""Rain or Shine"" (with extra intro) 2. ""Summer Groove"" 7"" Poster Sleeve: (includes free poster) 1. ""Rain or Shine"" (with extra intro) 2."
"available. The highest new entry was I Made It Through The Rain by John Barrowman at #14, after a campaign on Chris Moyles' BBC Radio 1 breakfast show to get the song into the charts. The next week saw the Black Eyed Peas replaced by the second number 1 for Tinchy Stryder, Never Leave You (with Amelle Berrabah from girl band Sugababes). On the album chart Michael Jackson's greatest hits The Essential remained at #1 for a sixth week, with Florence + The Machine's Lungs at #2 for a fifth week. Tinchy Stryder's run only lasted one week as 16"
"Why Do I Always Get It Wrong ""Why Do I Always Get it Wrong?"", written and composed by Brian Hodgson and John Beeby, was the United Kingdom's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989, performed by the sextet Live Report, led by Ray Caruana. Live Report won the right to perform at Lausanne by winning the UK national final, ""A Song for Europe"", where they were the sixth act to perform. For the second of four consecutive years, Live Report was picked via a nationwide telephone vote, receiving more than twice as many votes as the second-place finisher. At Lausanne,"
"by Robin Williams) and his friends, including his teacher (played by Bill Cosby), sing this song in their tree house. The weight in the tree house is so great with the kids and the two adult-sized people that the tree house starts to creak. While they are singing the song, a butterfly lands on the tree house and the house collapses. Once they are on the ground, Jack uses the tag line of the song and says, ""Why is everybody always fallin' on me?"" The song was included in the musical revue ""Smokey Joe's Cafe"". Charlie Brown (The Coasters song)"
"They Say It's Gonna Rain ""They Say It's Gonna Rain"" is a song co-written (with George Sanders) and sung by British female artist Kerry Delius. She released the song as a single in 1984 and while it failed to chart, it became an underground club hit. The song achieved a bigger popularity when it was covered by Hazell Dean the following year. An African chant is featured in the intro which is repeated throughout the song. British Hi-NRG singer Hazell Dean covered the song and released it as a single in September 1985. Having scored two top 10 singles in"
"player and ""fifth Maverick"", though he was not at this point an official full member. He would contribute to all live shows and studio recordings from this point forward, beginning with 1995's ""Music for All Occasions"". This album included the single ""Here Comes the Rain"", which won the band a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal the following year. Its follow-up was ""All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down"", their highest country chart peak at number 13. During 1996 and 1997, the band embarked on the ""Tour for All Occasions"" and released"
"Rain,"" it forms a narrative inspired in part by the short story ""Without You"" by Del James. The song peaked at #10 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, becoming the band's fifth Top 10 hit there. The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan and Mark Racco. John Linson was the producer of the video. Rose commented on the difficulty of filming the video and how certain scenes inspired by his relationship with Erin Everly affected him emotionally: Izzy Stradlin had left the band by the time the band came to film the video and therefore does"