Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain [w/ lyrics]

"Laughter in the Rain" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, composed by him with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn.[1] Cody reports writing the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours. In the USA, "Laughter in the Rain" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 1, 1975 (it was his first single to top the Hot 100 since 1962).[3] The song spent two weeks at the top of the adult contemporary chart.
The song was likewise a major hit in Canada, reaching number two on the pop singles chart and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was also released in the UK where it spent nine weeks on the Singles Chart, peaking at No. 15 on June 22, 1974

[@espeemike3698]

As a 13 year old boy, in love in '74. This song belonged to my girlfriend and I. Later we married, and this song still means the same after 39 years!

[@pauljones3469]

God bless the both of you 🙏🏾 ❤ what a perfect song to have a love story tied to

[@marychay4185]

Yes ♥️♥️♥️,I have an love story to tell.if you are interested message me through Hangouts chay20056@gmail .com

[@chipmack7]

What a beautiful memory to share, and so happy for you two to have a marriage that survived four decades. Sweet story!💕

[@normanbuchanan9710]

bro we're the same age and with the exception of being married to my childhood girlfriend this was like my go to song for me and my then girlfriend Ann 💝😂

[@a.d.b535]

Love it!!

[@onehit2364]

The year was 2019 i was diagnose for stomach Cancer..it was raining hard and im with my wife .eyes fulled with tears as we are walking out the hospital..i pray for the almighty God to give me another full life to serve the needy families..i was operated on April holy Thursday 2019..thank God 🙏💖 alive and kicking in 2022 and beyond... . thank you ❤️😘 for this Life

[@Demischel]

Who's listening in 2024? I miss music like this 😪

[@Fairred6507]

I've been loving this song for 50 years.

[@itohtad2090]

Yes I am

[@nelsonaranha7471]

I'm listening to it right now!

[@joseph-ui2xc]

Yes it's me and I'm listening in 2024 and beyond

[@user-bd3lf1oe2q]

I am. To think I was 2 y3ars old wh3n this song cam3 out. I h3ard it for th3 first tim3 in 2000 and lov3d it sinc3

[@kaydee4296]

This is just so beautiful. 💙💙💙

[@oneeyeddog3045]

My mom loved this song. She passed away this year......I miss you mama ❤️❤️❤️

[@ghettowizard378]

best song Neil Sedaka ever did in my opinion! love this song.

[@michaelallport5816]

I agree.

[@ericleisure9950]

Truth

[@BryanAdams022]

😊👍

[@rodolfoleos973]

Me too

[@robynhawkins48]

Yyyyyeeeeeesssssssss!

[@Kingdom-Builders]

WATCHING IN 2024!! AWOKE TO THIS SONG PLAYING IN MY HEAD❤❤

[@FaytLinegod]

We need more feel good music like this.❤❤❤❤

[@canopyfields]

If released today, shoot straight to number 1

[@samuelcruz8558]

Wonderful.

[@gordonfisher8842]

I wanna go back to then😢

[@TakaiAkita]

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon in Germany and my "girlfriend" and I went to the library. We were both in seventh grade and in love. We went to the library to hang out. We carved our initials on one of the desks with our pens and drew a heart around it with - I love you. Then we went to a record store and bought this record as a 45 single. That became our song and I can literally still feel her hand in mine and the raindrops falling on me when I hear that song. Her name is Manuela O. and I can still hear her laughing in the rain after all these decades! Thank you Manuela for your love, friendship and a perfect afternoon. We've been married for six months. We met again.

[@denniseverett1904]

Too awesome!

[@karenweger5284]

Great love story🙏

[@TakaiAkita]

@@karenweger5284 Danke dir Karen

[@sergioacevedo5145]

A beautiful story. I also have one .

[@TakaiAkita]

@@sergioacevedo5145 Thank you

[@zombiTrout]

Nothing is better than 70’s music with strings.

[@charlottecmgh3791]

What a talent. There will never be another Neil Sedaka.

[@boatfaceslim9005]

Masterful songwriting from Mr Sedaka. That clever key change up a minor 3rd for the choruses combined with the lush harmony vocals really lifts the choruses. A smooth, surreptitious re-entry back to the original key for the verses. The man really knows what he's doing. Makes today's pop writers look like amateurs...

[@adrianaromochacon3920]

It is very well appreciated your musical explanation for those who don't study music, as me 😢 Thanks a lot for sharing your precious knowledge!!!!! ❤❤

[@peterlagroove6555]

Thank God for the 70's .... anyone who didn't experience life back then missed one of the best times in history.

[@michaelavison5171]

whos still listening to this classic 47 years on

[@julioordonez4511]

Thank Neil Sedaka beutifull song

[@user-kk8cj9co9c]

Wonderful song. I too miss this music.

[@wandydeoli5780]

A beautiful melody

[@stephenduncan872]

If this song does not make you feel good, you best check your pulse.

[@lcolletti9901]

Thank you Neil Sedaka

[@123Rockchild]

I never get tired of hearing this song. It's smooth.

[@kimr.2284]

Me either 123Rockchild

[@sazonsongs]

The 70s. What a time to grow up near a radio. 😊

[@CleberVieiraOficial-io4fp]

Anyone watching in 2024?

[@brunocdt2765]

Me In France. I've discover this beautiful song on a Philippinos FM radio . A fantastic love song.

[@CleberVieiraOficial-io4fp]

@@brunocdt2765This is great!

[@mirnahermans1]

Me. Discover this Beauty in 2024

[@optimuskev]

This song always bring back good memories of me and ex wife…

[@CleberVieiraOficial-io4fp]

@@optimuskevBeautifull song!

[@mparbus1961]

It's a shame that the innocence of those days are so far gone.

[@randyhimburg7915]

Yes

[@martinplatt5928]

This is REAL music......superb.......

[@jamessmith7209]

Yes it is takes me elsewhere when i hear it wow wasn't it great

[@GuyCybershy]

Were people really happier in the 70's? Maybe not, but with songs like this on the radio it was hard to feel down for very long!

[@okayisok]

It's raining outside, and I am listening to this song.... Lovely...

[@greciarobain1952]

Who's Still appreciating in 2019... 💖💖💖

[@ravingrabbids72]

What an amazing chorus just dreamy😍

[@conradsabatier5223]

@@ravingrabbids72 Ain't it, though? God, it doesn't get much better than this!

[@rayhall9605]

1970's were the quintessential decade for lovely music.

[@patrickwalker1045]

On the song from the #1 Billboard 1975, hit, "Love Will Keep Us Together", this gentleman's name is sung by Ms. Toni Tenille, where she sings, " Sedaka is back", at the end of the song. I guess you knew that already. Thanks, Mr Sedaka, for this song and a great career in music.

[@kaydee4296]

Yes. What a year. 💙

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Growing old is hardly a picnic, but I am especially grateful for my 70s youth.

[@susanleone9767]

I thought growing old was going to be great,boy was I wrong! God bless everybody.sending good health to everyone.be as active as you can. 🙏🙏👍🙂❤️🎶

[@malcolmpitcher1572]

1975 the year, met a girl, we decided to take a walk. That walk turned out to be the best day of my life. When we started the walk it was a sunny afternoon, that was about to change when we heard the sound of thunder. The heavens opened and in seconds we were soaked. We found shelter under a very large old oak tree, the grass under it was very dry. After a bit of touching and kissing we made love. This song always reminds me of that day. Oh to be young again.

[@RockE900]

Malcolm that is amazing that u got to experienced such a great moment in ur lifetime.

[@epicellen7299]

There'll never be songs like this again. Bring back the seventies, mmmmm! Happy days

[@rickjt62]

Agreed, EE

[@kimmie1402]

The 70's were indeed epic. Love this timeless song.

[@jadewood1]

No one writes these 'feel-good' tunes anymore.

[@stylisticsbluemagic5910]

yea, we really live in a strange time...nothing beats the classics...

[@charlesaguilar1708]

Allen, they're out there! You just have to find them!

[@deanrideout1275]

Well you are so right right with your comment

[@juliawhite3284]

This song will always have a special place in my heart. I was 14 and fell madly in love with a boy who was 16. My parents didn't approve because I was a freshman and he was a junior. We'd steal glances and try to meet in the hallway and after school as much as possible. One Saturday there was a group picnic and I was allowed to go. It was a beautiful day with no cloud in sight. All of the sudden the sky turned gray and rumbles of thunder. Then a rainstorm followed. He grabbed my hand and we ran to his car. We were soaking wet. We didn't get in the car. He wrapped his arms around me and said "I love you". I told him the same. After he graduated we went our separate ways. We've kept in touch over the years and reminisce about that rainy day. You never forget your first love.

[@AndyK3221]

How lovely and yes I still remember my first love !!

[@agent-rj6jv]

I was a.senior, she was a sophomore. Other than that a similar story.

[@firecloud77]

Riding the school bus with this song on the radio. Wow life is short.

[@litealite]

Sounds like you took full advantage of transistor radios . I always had radios . Even took them to school and secretly listened to them in study halls .

[@GaryLockhart-ic3mw]

Pure class.

[@js.3490]

Yup

[@davidrosato864]

There are certain songs that just hit you in the heart because you think of loved ones at that time- this song is definitely one of them!

[@kermitefrog64]

Beautiful song. I remember buying the album. Neil Sedaka is an incredible artist.

[@rjzavala87]

God, where is music like this nowadays!?

[@XxowendanxX]

Get with it, old man. The Biebs is where it's at

[@nit-Inundate]

@@XxowendanxX lmao

[@conradsabatier5223]

Richard Zavala: Where indeed! Great song, great arrangement, great harmonies, great production. Flawless! Just perfect in every way!

[@jimwalsh295]

Where is music like this ? Either in the singers mind waiting to be heard or sitting peoples shelves collecting dust that is where music like this is .

[@mike5556]

This is one of those songs that represent pop perfection. That rare song that can instill emotion to anyone that listens to it.

[@tinamarley3295]

How can anyone not still be rating this epic song😊

[@kimburnett-gauss6035]

The 1970's was the best decade of all time

[@dalecasey2460]

Damn right! Isnt it strange, that if you turn on your radio, youll still hear (through the noise) the 1970s! Its timeless! And meaningful.. Nothing can replace it, though all try and duplicate it... I feel so lucky that I grew up in the 60s and 70's... Ill bet that a hundred years from now it will still be sought after and listened to ...

[@kimburnett-gauss6035]

Dale Casey you are so right, a magical time and no doubt. I was born in 1968, so I was a tyke & an elementary school kid. The air and the sunlight even had a certain quality I remember and of course the music was original and so cool. Happy New Year!

[@RobCLynch]

I can remember being ten years of age when this was played at our junior school Christmas party - and I got to slow-dance with Kathy C, making all of the other boys envious. After the party, my dad picked me up and as we walked into the warm house, my mum was decorating the Christmas tree with my sister - and the Perry Como Christmas special album was playing on the radio-gram. It's a sweet memory of the innocence of childhood.

[@peterclarke3990]

One of my favourite songs of all time and yes, like most of the comments here, it reminds me of a girl I fell in love with! Such nostalgia! Don’t you just love it! Thanks Neil!

[@singe0diabolique]

Wow, the complexities of the harmonies in this song.

[@michael7046]

Reminds me of how much I love my wife of 34 years.

[@agustintellez4788]

Esta canción es un homenaje al amor, tengo 63 años y la sigo escuchando como si fuera la primera vez, me trae muchos recuerdos de mi juventud. Saludos desde Costa Rica.

[@ronnieyoung544]

this really brings me back to the 70s. A.M. gold absolutely but still a nostalgia that I'll always have.

[@michaelbruns449]

Timeless and forever relevant this hypnotically beautiful musical magic.

[@rhondaeverett8284]

True!

[@sammedina375]

Back in the days when music was real music

[@Joshreb1621]

I fell in love at 18 but it was away from home in Banff 🏡. I often wish I could see him one more time . We reconnected in Spring of 2013 . We were both single and likely he still is . It was as if no time passed after not seeing one another for 34 years . He created a safe space for me after a tragedy . The summer of ‘79 and a few weeks in the Spring of 2013 are two of the happiest times in my life . The first cut is truly deepest . The last one hurts , too .

[@rickb.4555]

My now wife of 48 years picked this song on a juke box the night we met ...thanks Neil

[@jesserlandez87]

2019 who's with me?

[@messenjah71]

This brings back memories of when i was about 5 and my parents were both alive and we went to the beach as a family. Can't tell you how precious that is for me.

[@jenniferbuske7449]

I love the piano in this song. This makes me happy. What true love sounds luke

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

I definitely agree.

[@hikewithmike4673]

I think this is his best song...another 70s song that always seemed to be on the radio when I was a kid in the 70s!....I miss happy positive songs and mellowness....that was the vibe of the 70s at least on the childhood level!

[@peeee7739]

I agree.🎹🎵🏆🏆🏆🎉✨

[@Neo-bq6vt]

Music was more sentimental from the heart back then. It's harder to find that in music these days

[@dennis3178]

Well said. I know exactly what you mean. I was kid on the 70s too. Something very simple and happy about those times.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Teen level too

[@CedricBurns-ue9nc]

❤Good times simpler times

[@tonyr.1417]

A GREAT SONG and CLASSIC !

[@lilrfoxce]

The 70's were amazing

[@jerryedward7573]

Was just 12 when song came out, still like the song.

[@conradsabatier5223]

r.c. Longfox: Yes, they sure were! Last decade where you could still catch some good music on AM radio. Ah, how I remember riding around in the old Plymouth Fury III my dad had handed down to me (which only had an AM radio; later, I installed an 8-track tape player 😊). I would go for a ride when I wanted to smoke a joint (couldn't do it in the house, of course; my dad once caught me smoking a joint on the front porch and freaked out!). I had me some very pleasant drives, catching a nice buzz and just digging on the radio. And the variety of stuff they played was just incredible! From Sedaka to 10cc to Marvin Gaye to...no boundaries or limits, just a lot of good tunes. Good times!

[@stephaniegrove9128]

I agree!

[@marlanaedwards5296]

They sure are.

[@happygolucky7241]

Childhood classic💙

[@eugeniomorais7041]

I agree.

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

Thank you God!! I love the beautiful People who appreciate Love within WORD ❤🎼❤

[@Widkey]

If there is a better 'feel good' song than this, I haven't heard it.

[@hazielolaer2477]

one of my favorite oldie song by neil sedaka

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

This is a masterpiece of lyrics, melody and arrangement.

[@TravelinBand747]

Fun fact: Neil said he got the idea for the dramatic chord that begins at the chorus “Ooooooh” from Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He said he loved that chord so much that he was eager to use something similar in one of his own compositions.

[@l.brandehilton7107]

Every time I heard this song it bring tears 2 my eyes. Soooo beautifully written ❤ 👏 👏👏 I think about the 70's all day long 🌧 🌦 Then I exhale 😌

[@markgiro8100]

Love this song.. just blasted this on the golf course golfing in the rain... ❤❤❤

[@davidrosato864]

What an incredible song! I was only 6 when it was released. The hook and melody are so catchy. I still get in a chill in spine hearing this neatly 45 years later. Thank you Neil Sedaka for this great song from my childhood!

[@conradsabatier5223]

David Rosato: Yes, it truly is a timeless classic. One of those songs that just knows no limits of age or generation. Still as great now as on the day it was released. An eternal gem!

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

1975, I would go with Gramps to the corner grill...they had a huge jukebox...I PLAYED THIS TO DEATH!! 😂❤❤❤❤❤ He would laugh and say...."how many times ya gonna play this song"????? 😂😂😂😂 #thewonderyears #70sgreatness rest in heaven Gramps😢❤

[@SoloandJacob]

Neil Sedaka is soooooooo underrated.

[@paulwalker1443]

As sappy as it is, one of the best pop songs of the 70's.

[@wpochert]

Sappy my ass, this is brilliant song-craft... something missing from the music of the last 30 years

[@peterlagroove6555]

They just don't make music like this anymore. The 70s was such a vibrant time period...

[@sandraabudubai]

I woke up to it playing on the radio, always one of my favorites after that, still is.

[@coltzgurl0319]

7years young and this song was all over the radio. I knew every word and was a Sedaka fan from then on. Musical masterpiece! !

[@michaelodonnell8696]

Victoria yes

[@michaelodonnell8696]

Such memories

[@jerryedward6758]

Such good song was 12 song played then

[@lora5751]

Yes. I love it. ❤❤❤

[@BassByTheBay]

There are very few songs I think of as perfect songs, but this is one. Everything is brilliant: composition, lyric, performance, recording. Just a magical piece of music from Sedaka and crew.

[@Myveryownplace]

I agree!

[@billd7197]

I can imagine what a joyous feeling to be with someone you love in such a romantic setting. I haven't anyone but it's nice to dream of too about having someone to love.

[@user-gm9kg5hw6u]

I woke up and sent this song to my Girlfriend...She Loved it and I knew she would ...one of my all time favorites...Neil hat a Great song writer and performer

[@gcmacyman]

One of my favorite beautiful songs. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you Neil Sedaka !

[@siliconesal]

Best song from the 70's for me , and I have thousands !

[@marcovolderauer6424]

Really great music. I love this. Music from today never will be so great...

[@staffmanstaff9901]

I agree 1000%

[@donrobinson5662]

I was 9 years old in the 4th grade back in Savannah Georgia when this song came out. What an awesome time it was to be a kid back then in the south and what an absolute great song....We will never have music like this again.

[@katherinescarletvaldescald9313]

Oooooo!! Wonderful song. I love it 🎵🎵🎵🎧

[@ImForgivenToo]

I loved the 70's !!! 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵 was so GREAT !!!!

[@robynhawkins48]

I was 2 when this masterpiece evolved. I'm 50ish now and still loving it. Epic.. Jan 2023

[@carmenflotats3255]

I also ask myself what has happened to music throughout the last two decades? Has it become so difficult to compose gorgeous romantic songs?

[@depaola63]

Very true!

[@taxirob1297]

It sounds like he’s smiling all the way through this. 😊

[@Myveryownplace]

I heard this song for the first time in 1974 and I immediately learned the lyrics

[@benjamincarter1884]

I hope the world come to a time when we will hear "Laughter in the rain from this pandemic

[@colindonald365]

Benjamin Carter I love this

[@johnteoh6564]

Be joyful brother

[@tinkerbelle7650]

Life then is easier than now. It reminds me of my parents & grandparents when they used to play all neil sedaka songs everyday at home like a mantra. But I enjoyed listening to it too. Even up to these days. It's Timeless. Thank you fo sharing your talent to the world Neil Sedaka. God Bless your good heart.💖

[@michaelbruns449]

Totally addictive and irresistible song.

[@susanleone9767]

Oh my goodness I just found this on my KZbin. I haven't heard this song and so many years , they can't make you music like this anymore.God bless everybody ❤😊

[@jeffreyhancock8831]

Susan .... You have a warm heart. I too was thinking of this song tonight .....and lo and behold. Neil.

[@susanleone9767]

@@jeffreyhancock8831 first thank you.andthe music 🎵🎶 bock then,was magical.God Bless🦋

[@l.brandehilton7107]

OMG... I miss the 70's, the shows, movies things 2 do. I especially loved the music !!! Every time I here this song It brings tears 2 my eyes, I mean really Ballin' 😭😭 bc it just reminds of the good times that I had !!! 😉😉🥲🥲 Anyone else feel like that listen 2 Neil hit my like!!!

[@rubylauraleeharmon7177]

Nothing better than being with the one you love playing in the rain

[@Wildflower-cz5uk]

Remembering those days walking in the rain with someone special! Those were the days without worrying.❤️‍🔥💋❤️‍🔥

[@vickie3805]

Lovely song, can listen to it for hours.

[@michaelodonnell8696]

Vickie the same feeling I have

[@corinneyaworski5274]

One of the best, most romantic songs ever.

[@mmmoroi]

Sedaka came back in 1975 with this yet another masterpiece after a spell of dormant period. Gorgeous music rarely heard these days.

[@cmvogt5951]

Greatest Neil Sedaka Song Ever.