Gerard Kenny : "I Made It Through The Rain"

Gerry performs the original version of the song he wrote, which Barry Manilow subsequently recorded with a revised lyric, both equally powerful songs. This was performed during his Theatre Royal, Drury Lane concert which the BBC broadcast in April 1984.

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• Made
• It
• Through
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• Rain

[herpur7]

This is how Gerard wrote it before Barry screwed it up. Three cheers for Mr. Kenny.

[5ersgone]

A song written by one songwriter about the struggle for recognition by all songwriters and far superior to the re-written dross of Barry Manilow's.

Thanks Gerard.

[knighttemplar99]

@tanji123 went to one of Gk's shows a few years ago, he laughed that barry manilow payed for his house, and denis waterman payed to furnish it. So your right, he did appreciate it lol

[FabFM]

@hobbily I don't think Kenny is missing the passion, I think his version is pasionate in a different way. Kenny wrote about the story of a struggling musicain and Manilow took the song and turned it into a song about a persons struggle through life. Both versions are great!

[FabFM]

I am a big fan of both Gerard and Barry and love what both have done with this song, both are great artists and I think that very few in the history of popular music have equaled their status.

[garryklass]

both Gerard's and Barry's versions are great. But hats off to Gerard for the origional music which I believe makes this song a priceless classic... Thanks gerard From one musician to another. . . .Thanks you inspire me.

[tanji123]

Don't forget Gerard got royalties for Barry's version and probablly made a bit of money. Also he got noticed more than he would have. So maybe Barry did him a favor. Barry did Rupert Holmes "studio musician" on his Live album and Rupert was always appreciative of that. That was before " pina colada". But he got paid and I'm sure that is always helpful to unknown musicians. Either way, I think both versions are good.

[hobbily]

Barry's version all the way xx this is good but Barry put's so much passion into his songs , thats missing here

[Dawgsnan]

Just listened to Manilow's version again.........and prefer it. He sings it for everyman. Kenny sings it for musicians exclusively.

[Dawgsnan]

Great tune! Very American sentiment, a Brit would find it too schmaltzy. Manilow sings a better version - just!

[Mcoscillator]

Sheer class. What a talent.

[albrowncomedian]

Well done Gerard,fantastic It never leaves you mate