Rainy Night in Georgia
Brook Benton
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Hoverin' by my suitcase Tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night A heavy rain a fallin' Seems I hear your voice callin' "It's all right" A rainy night in Georgia A rainy night in Georgia I believe it's rainin' all over the world Neon signs a flashin' Taxi cabs and busses passin' through the night The distant moanin' of a train Seems to play a sad refrain to the night A rainy night in Georgia A rainy night in Georgia I believe it's rainin' all over the world How many times I've wondered It still comes out the same No matter how you look at it, think of it You just got to do your own thing I find me a place in a box car So I take out my guitar to pass some time Late at night when it's hard to rest I hold your picture to my chest And I'm all right A rainy night in Georgia A rainy night in Georgia I believe it's rainin' all over the world
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Written by: Tony White
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11 facts about this song
Song's Creator"Rainy Night in Georgia" is a song written by Tony Joe White in 1962 and popularized by Brook Benton in 1970.
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Song's PopularityThe song was a major hit for Brook Benton in 1970, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also topped the Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart for a week.
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Influence in Music IndustryThe song stands as one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music, being interpreted by over 100 different artists in various musical styles.
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Lyrics and InspirationThe lyrics of the song convey a theme of loneliness and longing, inspired by White's experience of being far from home and walking around alone in the rain in Marietta, Georgia.
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Recognition in the Rhythm and Blues FoundationBrook Benton's version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Script UseThe song's lyric "Hoverin' by my suitcase, tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night" was quoted by character George Clooney in the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?".
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Other Notable CoversOther artists who have covered the song include Ray Charles, Conway Twitty, and Hank Williams, Jr. It was even translated and covered in French by Johnny Hallyday, under the title "Un Nuit de Pluie".
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Song's ToneThe song is noted for its melancholy voice and tune paired with the poignant lyrics that depict a vivid picture of a rainy night in Georgia.
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Impact on Tony Joe White's CareerThe success of the song greatly boosted Tony Joe White's career as a songwriter and cemented his reputation in the music industry.
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Iconic LineThe line "It's a rainy night in Georgia, a rainy night in Georgia. It seems like it's rainin' all over the world." is often cited as an iconic one, reflecting the universal feeling of loneliness.
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Brook Benton's ComebackThe success of "Rainy Night in Georgia" also marked a significant comeback for Brook Benton, rejuvenating his singing career in the 1970s.
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