Rain (Madonna song)

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"Rain" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fifth studio album, Erotica (1992). Written and produced with Shep Pettibone, it is a pop ballad with elements of R&B, trip-hop, and new-age music, featuring lyrics that liken rainfall to the power of love. Released as single on August 5, 1993, it was later included on her ballad compilation Something to Remember (1995). Contemporary reviews were generally favorable, with several critics singling out "Rain" as a highlight of Erotica and praising Madonna's vocal performance. The single peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in Canada, and entered the top ten in the United Kingdom. Directed by Mark Romanek, the accompanying music video depicts Madonna performing before a Japanese film crew and won Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography at the MTV Video Music Awards. The song was performed live on the Girlie Show (1993) and Celebration (2023–2024) concert tours, and used as video interlude during the Sticky & Sweet...

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