Beatles Acoustic 'RAIN' (Michael Croaker) Demo Cover LENNON ONLY Tribute

Stripped back acoustic take on RAIN - certainly not as lush and layered as the Fabs released version though I hope you like it in this simple form - oh and no reverse vocal at the end ; )

The inspiration for "Rain" is agreed on by Neil Aspinall, The Beatles' roadie, and John Lennon. They both described the band's arrival in Melbourne, Australia, marked by rain and poor weather.[6] Lennon said, "I've never seen rain as hard as that, except in Tahiti", and later explained that "Rain" was "about people moaning about the weather all the time".[7]
Recording began on 14 April 1966, in the same session as "Paperback Writer", and concluded on 16 April, with a series of overdubs before mixing on the same day. At that time, The Beatles were enthused about experimenting in the studio to achieve new sounds and effects. These experiments were showcased in their influential seventh album, Revolver. Geoff Emerick, who was the engineer for both sessions, described one technique he used to alter the sonic texture of the track by recording the backing track "faster than normal." After playing the tape normally, "the music had a radically different tonal quality.[10] A similar technique was used to alter the tone of Lennon's lead vocal. It was recorded with the tape machine being slowed down, so making Lennon's voice sound higher when played back at normal speed.[11] The last verse of "Rain" includes backwards vocals, which was one of the first uses of this technique on a record.[7][12] The backwards vocals are Lennon singing the lyrics of the song: "When the sun shines," "Rain," and "If the rain comes, they run and hide their heads."[13] Both Lennon and producer George Martin have claimed credit for the idea; Lennon said:
" After we'd done the session on that particular song—it ended at about four or five in the morning—I went home with a tape to see what else you could do with it. And I was sort of very tired, you know, not knowing what I was doing, and I just happened to put it on my own tape recorder and it came out backwards. And I liked it better. So that's how it happened.

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[koulennon]

Thanks ! thats the best ! and super . it was good !

[Lennononly]

@koulennon Thank you my friend!!

[penylane68]

Hey Mike, good and beautiful version, you play it with the j160? a hug, David.

[Lennononly]

@penylane68 My dear friend David - yes indeed on the j160 - one of my favourite things! I know you know the feeling too - Happy Easter!

[Lady0nline]

Oh man I love this one Mike a superb job as always and I never did see these wonderful photos of John displayed here so that is what I call double the pleasure wonderful choice indeed thank you for your wonderful singing

[Lennononly]

@Lady0nline You're the best Mela! My favourite period for John's look was 1966 when most of these shots were taken - he had a natural cool about him no doubt - Thank you for being so supportive with the posts I place here dear friend.

[cbimbi]

great version!

[penylane68]

Thank you Mike, I knew I was that guitar, as you know I have an equal and truth that is the authentic Beatles sound, a hug brother and Happy Easter too, ((º J º))

[Lady0nline]

@Lennononly I liked their music best in 1966 I think that was the best era for them as far as their music went and I have to say a lot of my favorite songs were from that era as well always enjoy hearing from you Mike.

[Lennononly]

@jbeatlegal Good to hear from you! Glad you liked it as a slightly different take on the original! Hope all's well!

[Lennononly]

@TheOneBeatleManiac Great to hear from you my friend!! Thanks for the support - kind of you to keep in touch and listening.

[Lennononly]

@lance4919 Really appreciate your words Lance - thanks man.