Neil Sedaka - Laughter in the Rain (1974) 

I'm at work and this song came into my head 🤔 Funny thing memory

Here here !

😘Me too🎧🎼🎤

from Japan

i am

FANTASTIC!!! CONGRATULATIONS. GOD's powers of healing at awesome! Enjoy your gift of life.

thank God and be happy always.

God bless

Music is fantastic but Science rules ! Sarah Gilbert ♥️ - Vaxxer - happened to attend the same school. Had invasive breast cancer in 2014 - still here !

@@siliconesal Hi Sally, you are the true warrior princess and a shining example of what it means to be a groovy human being! 😎

the ultimate male. what's that about?

@@kel-in5gi JUST LIKE I SAID. 70'S MUSIC WAS GREAT.

the 70s was when music was real music

The best!! Ditto! ❤

The 70s was the greatest sra of music.

We will never see a decade like that again. It was the golden age.

Feb 1970. Those old cassettes my parents had such as Carpenters, Stylistics etc much the same as yourself, I listened to throughout my childhood and still I go back to those artists even today. It all takes me back to a much more innocent period of my life. Justin Beiber and co just don’t quite cut it for me…..

My father has also passed away in 1979, with a massive heart attack, till today very few days passes by without thinking of him & shedding tears & this eternal tune brings so many memories on him. my father my Hero.

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. That is how my grandfather passed. Heart attack.

God knows our lost dreams. He will give them to you with your Grandfather someday. This life? It's just a preparation for our Eternity

I agree Thanks so much for posting.

Got married August 16, 1975....that s close....lol

I love to hear that!!! Congratilations!!!

Bonito 🥰🥰

Same😂 I'm 66 yrs & still waiting for love

Because this is not Rock & Roll. It's not necessary. We all know how good he is

@@ElvarMasson Willie Nelson just got inducted, he's not rock and roll, but it's not always about the music, but the entertainment that someone gave.

Why care keep listening my favorite oh carol I was in the third grade she had a twin sister they were both beautiful she won my heart I’m 75 but still remember the song married to a different lady now for 48 years love her so much and we both love carol king wow what a life we have gotten to live through

@JoeNicks389 Then, the people in charge should change the name of the awards. If it's not Rock & Roll, it's not Rock & Roll. Just call it Music Hall of Fame. Country music has no relevance to Rock & Roll. Similar to Jazz vs. Rock & Roll, Disco vs. Rock & Roll, etc. They're different genres = not the same. Anyone can say, "Well, it's music," but if people want to honour someone by inducting her or him to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it better be a Rock & Roll musician. If he or she isn't a Rock & Roll musician, then it's obvious (to people who don't need a reality check) that the person involved doesn't belong there. Simple

From Joliet, that's one of best things I've ever heard.

Music can shelter, cure, and educate a mind. It can also do the opposite if we let it. Your father injected the good into you.

Bro....black n white music was a different thing years ago. We can get there again....but it really hurts :( America was made great by Motown and real music like that. Very crazy whats happened since, its just going to take people to bring it back to those 70's songs.

@@RasCricketSmallAxe Yes, and as you say; "back to the roots", in the case of the 70s, then we know that there is something called age! Well, it used to be better, because we're still the ones who get it! A special spirit, traits, drive and visions. We just have to get it again! 😇

I grew up NW burbs of Chicago in the 70’s as well. I used to watch my dad shave while WLS was on the bathroom radio. But after he left I turned on WBMX for some soul and dance music. I never saw color in music in the 60,70,80,90’s. Which is why we all lived peacefully and with respect. Unlike today’s so called music. We are divided and unfortunately today’s music isn’t bringing us together. We need Marvin more today than ever before.

And you sure you aren't gay?

​@@seanhayes6097 I am, and this is one of the all time greats ❤

🕊️🌹I’m very sorry

I think sweet honesty perfume from Avon. There was a tee shirt you could buy with it. And my 14 yr old boyfriend meeting me on the porch. Swear it's true. Just young mutual admiration, with an exciting 'love'.

I'd go back to the 70s and even redo my 4 yrs in the United States Marine Corps, just to stay in the 70s,...1973-1977.

Not only.. thank .. 50s..60s.. for paving the road...

Don’t forget the 60s.

Born in 1973!

They more i listen to ir the more I love it

That's why Sedaka is a genius songwriter. He knew music inside out.No BS .a Julliard Graduate.

Timeless classic,so simple but still singing it still in 2022

@@douglasj.arcuri1370 & a Brooklyn guy cheers

Oooooooh, I hear laughter in the rain. Yup, one of the greatest pop vocal hooks ever.

If you watch any interviews with him, it’s clear that he’s a beautiful, caring human being.

I was the lead singer of Pete moss and the fertilizers dude

He, Paul Anka, and Burt Bacahrach have written some amazing songs.

So much

Him and Jerry Lewis were like Cards and Cubies

They definitely have created time stamps and as we are all getting older, I sure hope they know that.

Exactly, and with a career spanning six decades, Neil Sedaka both a gifted songwriter and top-selling artist, was never inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame which is a travesty in comparison to the lack of talent today who can't sing even with auto-tune or know what a chord is.

I'm completely awed when I remember the entire eclectic beautiful music contributed by the assorted variety of musicians from the many different genres. The 1970's are one of the greatest eras of music in my experience.

Yes, quite a partnership.

@@robertlehmann6281 as a baby boomer I can't take today's music seriously, given the quality of music being released as I was growing up.

❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was 12❤

If you were 15 in 1974,you wouldn’t be a ww ll veteran.

@@robertmichalscheck3072 That's my father, he died in 1984. ✌️

@@1921RCP oh okay,sorry for your loss,I recently lost my mother.

@@robertmichalscheck3072 My condolences to you as well. 💐 🌹

Que preciosa epoca de verdaderos musicos que previlejio aver disfrutado de esta bella musica inolvidable gracias a todos

👍👍👍

Late,but that's what we're all screaming!

zuzellogan5. Todays ‘singers’ are screechers!😅

@@gailcrowe727 a lot of them can sing,they're just singing the wrong thing.

@@markberryhill2715 It’s like some pianists, they play all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order!

Im an American from West Virginia, we really butcher up the English language. A "Hollow" is a road or creek between two mountains. In West Virginia most call it a "Haler" Ha ler. My ancestors came from Great Britain to States early 1700s. Most of my ancestors came from England & Scotland a few from Wales. Stay safe in the UK.

@@usmc-veteran7316 All the best to you in America from England.

He didn't buy clothes from Men's big and tall stores. A great artist who wrote and sang his songs

1974, I was 19 years old in the Marine Corps on Okinawa. I was dating a very cute Lady Marine. We loved this song.

@@usmc-veteran7316 Are you still together

Me too...born June 59. How I will never forget these days.

Amo simplesmente!

And you probably have, believe it or not, Sir Elton John for it. Back in the early 70's, Neil's career wasn't going very far due to the music climate at the time and Elton was like a major Neil Sedaka fan. They happened to bump into each other at a party or a convention or someplace like that and Elton had, at the time, his Rocket Records (his vanity label like Apple was for the Beatles, Grunt Records was for the Jefferson Starship, etc) and when Elton found out Neil didn't have a record contract said come over and record for me. He did and the first song released from those sessions was Bad Blood which Elton did background vocals on (which is kind of obvious if you pay attention during the chorus) and I believe it hit #1. Not long, Laughter in the Rain came out and was a major #1 hit. I almost want to say Elton did background vocals on that song to and I think I MIGHT hear them but not 100% sure. I am sure he didn't but still would not be surprised if he did and the vocals are just kind of buried deep in the mix as I am sure Elton might not have even wanted Neil to have two hits in a row with his (Elton's) background vocals on it being obvious with the way I heard Elton's ego was at least at the time. Kind of like, love ya mate but not at the risk of my OWN career!! lol Personally, I like both songs but think Laughter is a WAY better song than Bad Blood was and will listen to that song 10 times in a row before I listen to Bad Blood once. That's my story and I am sticking to it. :)

@@Looking1231 Laughter in the Rain was #1 in '74. Bad Blood hit #1 in '75.

@@hesterpie1 Thank you! I had thought Bad Blood came out first. Now I know.

@@Looking1231 I just saw an interview with Neil Sedaka earlier today. In 1974, Neil was listening to the radio and heard someone else's version of this song playing. He had already recorded the song but it hadn't been scheduled for release yet. He called Elton and asked him to release his version within 5 days and Elton did that. Neil's version quickly overtook the other one and ended up hitting #1 on the Feb. 1, 1975 Billboard Hot 100 chart.

yes you are right there.

74 here, me too...excellent music

59 and counting ❤❤❤ hopefully

Cara eu tinha 5 anos de idade quando sedaka lançou essa canção. mas até hoje essa canção é de atualidade. aqui no BRASIL não se faz uma canção como está

Why? It’s not like you don’t have access to them.

Kok Wah,count me in!!😍so fed up with the actual Bieber-so-call- music 😒

Save me a seat!

We'll need to ask the Pentagon in the USA or Parliament in the UK (They both secretly have one apiece)...@@apfelprincess45

In a heartbeat !

I want to go, without hesitation

Hello Susan, How are you doing?

This and other songs in the 70’s were the soundtrack of my life.

Neil is still alive and well. He does a free monthly'ish concert on his channel: ru-vid.com/show-UCw6ncFiOHR5Rbhj1Sbczm8w

They don't make music like this anymore

Bravo!!🙋💯

Me too😅

Yo tambien

Hello Regina, How are you doing?

Woo l did the same but in my 69 Chelvy

Oooh a 66 Impala, nice ride James.

Makes me smile too!

Lucky you James!!!!

Well, James, in 74 I had a 64 Opel Rekord. Windows shut to keep the snow out. Rubbish car, but we do seem to share the love of this song, and immediately the world shrinks. And that is a good thing!

AMEN to that!! I think those thoughts Daily!

EXACTLY! I THINKED THE SAME WHEN I HEARD THIS SONG!

@@fabicosta1747 Sad isn't it? ❤

@@ukmedicfrcs my boyfriend died less than a month ago. I've been listening to this song and it calms me down.

@@fabicosta1747 Omg I am so sorry. 😢 hugs to you...I am very sorry.

YOU SEE LOVE is IS FOREVER JUST JUST LAUGHING in THE RAIN FRIENDS 🤔🤨😘🤗🍎😍🕺💃🍓🍒🤳

Oh God, me too!!

Fithra Ramadhan this reminds me of days gone by. What a simpler time. I would go back in a heartbeat

Hi i am

wise up man chew on a carrot or

Everyday xxx

listening to this on a rainy seattle day lol

Motown song...happiness is just an illusion filled with sadness and confusion....he hit the nail on the head.

I've always told my children to stay children as long as they can ... being an adult isn't all that its cracked up to be ...

From 50 to 80's my friend , what a quality of inmortal music

I agree

Let's meet for lunch.....

shame on the great mr sedaka if he ever even thinks of allowing them to stain his good name by adding it to their list.

Yes honor him while he is still with us.

@@chiefdonald9554 that would be a tremendous dishonour to the great man. Neil Sedaka is as far beyond the rock and roll Hall of so-called fame that the mere mention of it is laughable.

Chris R 👍

They are lame!! Neil Is deserving no doubt!

Exactly! That key change up a min 3rd lifts the chorus beautifully. A nice discreet shift back into the original key for the next verse allows him to repeat the trick for the subsequent choruses. (big shift up, sneaky shift back) Very clever songwriting going on under the hood in a lot of Mr Sedaka's songs.

Totally agree with you

Its the tempo change with the key change and his skill to layer the music thst made him such a fantastic composer. Absolutely love this song and his head wobble just cracks me up with joy