Dougie formed La Paz in 1984, playing around Scotland for four years, before in 1988 joining melodic rock combo Midnight Blue, cutting one eponymous LP of AOR (released on Zero records exclusively in Japan.)
A trip to Japan in 1991 singing with Praying Mantis in a NWOBHM revival tour followed.
After a demo tape was forwarded to Ritchie’s management a few years earlier White was asked to audition for Rainbow, subsequently joining the band in 1994. He had also auditioned for metal band Pink Cream 69 and Iron Maiden, only losing out to Wolfsbane’s Blaze Bayley.
Just before the Rainbow job Dougie had been busy laying down tracks with Cozy Powell and Neil Murray for a solo Powell project.
After Rainbow folded Dougie worked with former Midnight Blue guitarist Alex Dickson with a view to securing a solo deal. Dougie was also heard singing on recent ‘Action Man’ toy adverts!
Sessions on several tribute releases were next, the Whitesnake tribute ‘Snakebites’, and several tracks included on ‘666-Number of the Beast’ a two-volume tribute to Iron Maiden out on Deadline. Dougie also guested on Nikolo Kotzev’s conceptual ‘Nostradamus’ 2001 release.
A contribution to Royal Hunt bassist Steen Morgensen’s excellent solo project ‘Arrival’ (under the moniker Cornerstone) was released in late 2000. A further series of albums were produced this time with Dougie’s creative input.
Dougie also joined Yngwie Malmsteen's band, touring through South America in late 2001, while 'Attack' -released in late 2002- was Dougie's first studio effort with the Swede.
‘Once Upon Our Yesterdays’ was the next Cornerstone album, and a set of dates for the band across Europe marked their live debut.
Doogie has recently fronted another Malmsteen opus, and put together a part-time band with Mostly Autumn personnel monikered White Noise. A DVD from their support stint in the UK with Uriah Heep features a live airing of ‘Tarot Woman’ as well as other Rainbow tracks.
In 2007, the fourth Cornerstone album, ‘Two Tales Of One Tomorrow’ was released. Later the same year, Doogie replaced Tony Martin as the frontman of the German band Empire. Empire released their fourth album ‘Chasing Shadows’ in November, with Doogie handling all vocal duties.
On 26 February 2008, Doogie announced on his website that he would no longer be a member of Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force.
On 20 December 2008, Doogie was announced to be the new singer for NWOBHM band Tank.
In 2009, Doogie is performing with La Paz again, as well as Tank. He has also recorded the vocals for an English version of the latest album by Argentinian rockers Rata Blanca.
Doogie continues to work on a solo album.
crying in the rain
Doogie White Lyrics
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When he's burning with the fever
A stray dog howls
When he's lonely in the night
A woman goes crazy
With the though of retribution
But, a man starts weeping
When he's sick and tired of life
I keep on dreaming dreams of tomorrow
Feel I'm wasting my time
Lighting candles in the wind,
Always taking my chances
On the promise of the future
But, a heart full of sorrow
Paints a lonely tapestry
The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart
No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
Crying in the rain...
I can never deny
All the sweet things I have tasted
Tho' I've been mistreated
I keep coming back for more,
I know where I'm going
There's no hope of absolution
I can't seem to separate
The good times from the bad
The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart
No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain
The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart
No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain
Crying in the rain...
The lyrics to Doogie White's song "Crying in the Rain" paint a vivid picture of a person who is so consumed with heartache and sadness that even the brightest of days feels like a rainy one. The first stanza describes the different sounds that different animals make when they're feeling down - a black cat moans, a stray dog howls, and a woman goes crazy with thoughts of retributions. But it's a man who starts weeping when he's sick and tired of life. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the lyrics delve into the singer's own feelings of despair.
The second stanza speaks to the singer's dreams of tomorrow, but it's clear that these dreams are not bringing him any comfort. Despite lighting candles in the wind and taking chances on the promise of the future, his heart is full of sorrow and he feels very lonely. It's raining in his heart even though the sun is shining outside. And yet, no one seems to understand his heartache or feel his pain. He cries in the rain, but no one ever sees his tears.
The third stanza speaks to the singer's inability to separate the good times from the bad. He's been mistreated, but he keeps coming back for more. He knows where he's going, but there's no hope of absolution. Once again, the sun is shining outside, but it's raining in his heart. The song concludes with repeated reminders that no one understands his heartache, no one feels his pain, and no one sees his tears when he's crying in the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
A black cat moans
When he's burning with the fever
When a person is ill, they moan like a black cat that is suffering from fever.
A stray dog howls
When he's lonely in the night
At night, a stray dog howls in loneliness, seeking attention and companionship.
A woman goes crazy
With the thought of retribution
Revenge is often the only thing that makes a woman feel better when she is hurt and betrayed.
But, a man starts weeping
When he's sick and tired of life
A man breaks down and cries when he has had enough of life's problems and feels hopeless.
I keep on dreaming dreams of tomorrow
Feel I'm wasting my time
Despite having big dreams for the future, the artist feels like their efforts are futile and time is being wasted.
Lighting candles in the wind,
Always taking my chances
On the promise of the future
The singer takes risks and remains hopeful for a better tomorrow, even if it feels like they're chasing after something that might never come.
But, a heart full of sorrow
Paints a lonely tapestry
Sadness creates a vivid and isolated picture in one's mind, making them feel alone and helpless.
The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart
The good things in life can't mask the artist's internal pain and unhappiness.
No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
People are often dismissive of one's pain and struggles because they can't see the tears and emotions hidden behind a smile.
I can never deny
All the sweet things I have tasted
Tho' I've been mistreated
I keep coming back for more,
The artist acknowledges the good things they've experienced in life, even though they've also faced mistreatment, and keeps seeking more positivity.
I know where I'm going
There's no hope of absolution
I can't seem to separate
The good times from the bad
Although the singer knows their destination, they feel like there is no redemption for their past mistakes and struggles to distinguish between happy and difficult moments.
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
Crying in the rain...
Repeating lines that emphasize the pain and isolation felt when one is crying in the rain.
Writer(s): Coverdale
Contributed by Addison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.