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| Single byMika | ||||
| from the albumThe Boy Who Knew Too Much | ||||
| Released | 23 November 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
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| Label | Casablanca[1] | |||
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"Rain" is a song byMika, released as the second single from his second studio album,The Boy Who Knew Too Much.[2][3] The song was produced and mixed byGreg Wells and features violinistOwen Pallett.
The song's lyrics are taken from a break-up letter that Mika wrote to an ex.[4]
In an interview withQ magazine, Mika says:
["Rain"] is an unapologetic '80s pop record. I bumped into producerStuart Price while he was working withThe Killers atOlympic Studios. He helped me program this. It reminded him ofABBA andFrankie Goes to Hollywood.
— Mika,Q Magazine[5]
Keira performed Mika's song at Australian Idol's grand finale along with "We Are Golden". On 5 February 2010 Mika performed a special operatic version of the song in a duet with opera starDanielle de Niese on the ITV1 show 'Popstar to Operastar'.
The song received positive reviews from most critics. Nick Levene fromDigital Spy gave to the song 4 stars (out of 5) and said: "Those unconvinced that much had changed when Mika returned with 'We Are Golden' this summer should be pleasantly surprised by 'Rain', the second single from his second album. The shrieking has been reined in, the nursery rhyme hooks have been ditched and instead we're treated to a concoction of shimmering synths, layered vocals and throbbing, clubby beats. As it builds towards a crescendo that's both intriguingly dark and glitteringly magical, Mika proves he's perfectly capable of channelling his hyperactivity in the right direction. Here's hoping for more of this in the future".[6]Heather Phares fromAllMusic stated that "Rain" is a kissing cousin to "Relax"'s pulsing, melancholydisco-pop.[7]
Themusic video for "Rain" was filmed inEpping Forest inEssex and premiered online on 16 October 2009. It was directed by Nez Khammal.[2] The video is set in a darkenchanted forest with Mika waking up in a colourfultent. He is soon joined by various strangely dressedimps and creatures who dance around him at first but chase him out of the forest amid exploding fireworks.
Mika sang "Rain" at theRoyal Variety Performance in 2009 beforeQueen Elizabeth II.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rain" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Poker Face" (Radio 1 Live Lounge Session) | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Rain" (Seamus Haji Big Love Edit) | 3:05 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rain" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Poker Face" (Radio 1 Live Lounge Session) | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Rain" (Seamus Haji Big Love Edit) | 3:05 |
| 4. | "Rain" (Benny Benassi Remix) | 6:10 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rain" (Benny Benassi Edit) | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Rain" (Seamus Haji Big Love Edit) | 3:08 |
| 3. | "Rain" (Diamenco Torti Edit) | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Rain" (Benny Benassi Remix) | 6:10 |
| 5. | "Rain" (Benny Benassi Dub) | 6:13 |
| 6. | "Rain" (Seamus Haji Big Love Remix) | 8:25 |
| 7. | "Rain" (Diamenco Torti Extended Remix) | 6:17 |
| 8. | "Rain" (Magistrates Remix) | 4:34 |
| 9. | "Rain" (Radio Edit) | 3:26 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rain" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Rain" (Benny Benassi Remix) | 6:10 |
| 3. | "Rain" (Seamus Haji Remix) | 5:43 |
| 4. | "Rain" (Acoustic Version) | 3:04 |
The single was released on 23 November 2009 in theUnited Kingdom in both digital and physical formats. The single peaked at #72 on theUK Singles Chart, making this Mika's lowest charting UK single. Casablanca Records believed this was due to low promotional airplay on UK Radio. The song was received better in continentalEurope, where it peaked at #4 in Italy, being certified platinum by theFederation of the Italian Music Industry.[11]It also peaked inside the Top 40 in theNetherlands andSpain, and debuted at #8 inWallonia. The single debuted at #5 inFrench Singles Chart and peaked #16 in Digital Singles Chart.
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