"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.Modern Romance, Discography, Walking in the Rain, 1983, Discogs Website. Accessed April 27, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Formats
7-inch single Walking in the Rain Walking in the Rain (Blues)
12-inch single Walking in the Rain Walking in the Rain (Blues)
Chart position UK Singles Chart #7
History "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 No. 7 on the UK chart – No. 1 in Thailand – and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, Trick of the Light (1983) and Party Tonight (1983), and on the 2006 CD compilation album, Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection (2006). Walking in the Rain was written by David Jaymes [Modern Romance Bassist and founder member David Jaymes, and lead vocalist, Michael J. Mullins.High Life, 1983, Discogs Website [accessed] April 28, 2011. It can also be found on the Japanese compilation, Juanita (1983).Modern Romance, Discography, Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm, Discogs Website. Accessed April 27, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Genre "Walking in the Rain" is a soulful – and bluesy – wistful ballad in-keeping with the band's change from the traditional Salsa music style, something they were trying to shake. The song features the distinctive trumpet-driven sounds of John Du Prez.Modern Romance, Discography, Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm from Trick of the Light. Accessed April 28, 2011.
Personnel Michael J. Mullins – vocals David Jaymes – bass guitar Robbie Jaymes – synthesizer Paul Gendler – guitar John Du Prez – trumpet Andy Kyriacou – drums Tony Visconti – producer (music)
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