"It Keeps Rainin'" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter and pianist Fats Domino in 1961 and written by Domino, Dave Bartholomew and Bobby Charles. It was released in the US on Imperial 5753, and in the UK on London HLP-9374, as the B-side of "I Just Cry". The song was covered by Bitty McLean in 1993,[1] becoming a chart success in Europe and New Zealand.
British-Jamaican musician Bitty McLean covered the song as "It Keeps Rainin' (Tears from My Eyes)" and released it on July 19, 1993 by Brilliant! and Virgin, from his debut album, Just to Let You Know... (1993). Produced by McLean, the single peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and was a big hit across Europe, reaching number one in the Netherlands. It also peaked at number one in New Zealand for seven weeks and was certified Platinum for sales of over 10,000. The accompanying music video for "It Keeps Rainin' (Tears from My Eyes)" was directed by David Betteridge[3] and first aired in July 1993.
Critical reception
rock 'n' roll's rich archives to return with a Fats Domino tune in a new spicy reggae identity."[7]Mark Frith from Smash Hits deemed it "a clever, innovative record that was really catchy and a deserved big hit."[8] Another Smash Hits editor, Tony Cross, said it "will keep you bogling till your bogle drops off."[9]