Single: Eddie Rabbitt from the album Horizon
B-side: “Short Road to Love”
Released: November 10, 1980
Recorded: 1980
Genre: Country Rockabilly
Length: 3:08
Label: Elektra
Songwriter: David MalloyEddie RabbittEven Stevens
Producer: David Malloy
About The Song
Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love a Rainy Night” is a classic country song that has been enjoyed by listeners for over 40 years. It was released in November 1980 as the second single from his album Horizon, and it quickly became a crossover hit, reaching number one on the Hot Country Singles, Billboard Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary Singles charts in early 1981.
The song is a celebration of the simple pleasures in life, like spending a cozy night at home with your loved one while the rain falls outside. Rabbitt’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery, painting a picture of a warm and inviting atmosphere:
I love the smell of the rain as it falls I love the way it glistens on the walls I love the sound of the raindrops on the roof And the way they pitter-patter and go poof
Rabbitt’s vocals are smooth and soulful, perfectly capturing the mood of the song. The music is mellow and atmospheric, with a gentle melody and lush orchestration. The overall effect is a song that is both relaxing and romantic.
“I Love a Rainy Night” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. It is a song that celebrates the beauty of nature and the simple joys of life.