While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
All Night Rain
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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It's an all night rain
Can't you hear the thunder
See the lightning cross the sky
Don't you feel it in the wind
A storm is settin' in
We'd better stay inside
Let me hold you 'til the sun comes up
It's an all night rain
Made for all night love
Some folks curse the weather
But it don't bother us at all
Like a dream comin' true
I'm stranded here with you
So let it fall, oh let it fall
It's an all night rain
Let me hold you 'til the sun comes up
It's an all night rain
Made for all night love, all night love
Do do do, do do do
Thunder and lightning
Aw, Aw
It's an all night rain
Let me hold you 'til the sun comes up
It's an all night rain
Made for all night love
(Repeat)
The song 'All Night Rain' by Atlanta Rhythm Section describes a stormy night when thunder and lightning is tearing through the sky. Although the weather may be a curse to others, the singer finds himself stranded with a lover and is grateful for the opportunity to spend quality time together with no distractions. As the storm rages outside, the couple remain indoors and the singer comforts his lover by holding her until the sun rises.
The lyrics depict an intimate moment between two people that are in love. As the storm intensifies outside, they use the opportunity to connect and make the most of the moment. The lyrics represent the idea that sometimes unexpected circumstances can bring us closer to each other, and perhaps there is a silver lining to every stormy situation.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by American songwriter Dan Tyler, who is known for his collaborations with country artists such as Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Another fact is that the song is part of Atlanta Rhythm Section's eighth studio album, called 'Quinella'. The album was released in 1981, and although it did not do as well commercially as some of their earlier work, it is still considered by many to be a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
All night rain
The rain is going on all night long
It's an all night rain
This rain is expected to last all night
Can't you hear the thunder
The thunder is loud and noticeable
See the lightning cross the sky
The lightning is visible and bright
Don't you feel it in the wind
The storm is approaching and the wind is picking up
A storm is settin' in
The storm is about to begin
We'd better stay inside
It's best to stay indoors to stay safe
Let me hold you 'til the sun comes up
I want to comfort you until the storm passes
Made for all night love
The storm is a good backdrop for a night of intimacy
Some folks curse the weather
Some people get angry or frustrated with the weather
But it don't bother us at all
The weather doesn't affect our mood or happiness
Like a dream comin' true
Being stranded with you in the rain feels like a dream come true
I'm stranded here with you
We're stuck together in this storm and it's not so bad
So let it fall, oh let it fall
We're enjoying the rain and are not bothered by it
Do do do, do do do
Musical interlude
Thunder and lightning
Describing the weather
Made for all night love, all night love
The storm is a perfect setting for a night of intimacy and romance
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
navman571
I agree. He had such a gifted voice. He could sing in such a wide range of songs. ARS was so under appreciated at the time. They were a special group from a special time........
Bill Goodwin
Just discovered this beautiful ARS tune. So smoooth ! RIP Ronnie Hammond - your voice remains timeless ! Outstanding video job DJ Bayonic !
DJ Bayonic
thanks.
1kinu T
I was living in NYC and fell in love to this song, never heard of ARS before this, all my friends thought I had gone nuts 'cause suddenly I was into "southern" music--but, hey, I've always loved good music!
Bob W
Simply beautiful! Great video with the tune!
Cofchas
Great song! should have been all over the radio...
Donna Henson
Love, love, love this song
Teresa McMeans
Love this song! Ronnie Hammond’s voice was so beautiful. RIP ❤️
littledrummerboy5902
Thank you so much for sharing this one. I have been looking for it for a while but could not remember the title. My favorite by ARS.
Ampoly
Great song and collage DJ... ARS very underrated band