When the Rain Begins to Fall
"When the Rain Begins to Fall" is a 1984 song written and composed by Peggy March, Michael Bradley, and Steve Wittmack, recorded by singers Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora, and released as a US single at the beginning of 1985. The song was performed in the movie Voyage of the Rock Aliens,[1] in which Zadora played a lead role. This track went to number one in several European countries.
Track listing
- "When the Rain Begins to Fall" (extended version) – 6:07
- "Follow My Heartbeat" by Pia Zadora – 4:22
- "Escape from the Planet of the Ant Men" (by Jermaine Jackson feat. T. Jackson and R. Jackson) – 5:04
- "When the Rain Begins to Fall" – 4:06
- "Follow My Heartbeat" (by Pia Zadora) – 4:22
Charts and certifications
Pappa Bear feat. Van der Toorn version
"When the Rain Begins to Fall" |
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Single by Pappa Bear feat. Van der Toorn |
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from the album What's My Name? |
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Released |
30 March 1998 |
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Format |
CD single, CD maxi |
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Recorded |
1998 |
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Length |
3:56 |
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Label |
Universal |
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Writer(s) |
Peggy March Michael Bradley Steve Wittmack |
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Producer(s) |
Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura |
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Pappa Bear feat. Van der Toorn singles chronology |
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"Cherish" (1997) |
"When the Rain Begins to Fall" (1998) |
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In 1998, the song was covered by Pappa Bear feat. Van der Toorn.
Track listing
- CD maxi (30 March 1998)
- "When The Rain Begins to Fall" (radio edit) – 3:56
- "Brotherhood" – 4:21
- "Like This" – 3:24
Charts
Chart (1998) |
Peak position |
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[16] |
50 |
Austrian Singles Chart[16] |
6 |
Dutch Mega Top 100[16] |
21 |
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart[16] |
4 |
Swedish Singles Chart[16] |
56 |
Swiss Singles Chart[16] |
16 |
Desperado feat. Pál Tamás cover
"A csillagokban járunk" |
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Single by Desperado feat. Pál Tamás |
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from the album Táncolj! |
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Released |
20 February 2007 |
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Format |
CD maxi |
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Recorded |
2006 |
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Length |
4:06 |
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Label |
Sony BMG Entertainment (Hungary) |
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Desperado feat. Pál Tamás singles chronology |
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"Táncolj!" (2006) |
"A csillagokban járunk" (2007) |
"Kerek az élet" (2007) |
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In 2007, the song was covered by Desperado feat. Pál Tamás.
Track listing
- CD maxi (20 February 2007)
- "A csillagokban járunk" (Radio Edit) – 3:56
- "A csillagokban járunk" (Spy the Ghost Mix) – 6:24
- "A csillagokban járunk" (Peat Jr. & Fernando Club Traxx) – 6:03
- "A csillagokban járunk" (Dj Páz Italo Club Mix) – 5:41
Charts
Chart (2007) |
Peak position |
Hungarian Mahasz Singles Chart[17] |
8 |
Hungarian Mahasz Dance Chart[18] |
28 |
Hungarian Mahasz Radio Airplay Chart[19] |
7 |
Other cover versions
- 'Wenn der Regen auf uns fällt' German version recorded in 1984 by Lena Valaitis & Costa Cordalis.
- Age Pee
- Beş Yıl Önce, On Yıl Sonra was Turkish band, sang it in Extra album, which was released in 1985.
- Wisecräcker (1998)
- Pappa Bear feat. Van der Toorn (1998)
- Future Pop (2002)
- Nouky (2003) – No. 41 in the Netherlands[20]
- Crystal K. (2005)
- Heavenly, a French Power Metal band on their album Virus (2006)
- Peggy March, who co-wrote "When The Rain Begins To Fall", released her own version (with Andreas Zaron) for her "Always And Forever" album (2010).
- Gerard Joling & Gordon Dutch singers and presenters "Als je alles hebt gehad" Dutch cover for TV show "Over de Vloer" reached 34 in the Dutch charts (2005)
See also
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