In 1975, Rabbitt signed on with Elektra Records, who had recently created a country music division. His early pieces were strongly C&W, such as "Two Dollars in the Jukebox." Later, his music began to be influenced by R&B and pop. He scored some of his biggest hits with tunes such as "Drinkin' My Baby Off My Mind" (1976), "You Don't Love Me Anymore" (1978), "I Love a Rainy Night" (1980), "Drivin' My Life Away" (1980), "Step by Step" (1981), and a duet with Crystal Gayle, "You and I" (1982) which broke over into the adult contemporary charts. He was also well-known for writing and recording the theme song for the 1978 Clint Eastwood movie "Every Which Way But Loose."
During the late 1980s, Rabbitt was one of many pop-influenced country stars who lost ground on the charts to more traditional-sounding artists. He recorded very little during the 1990s, in part because of the illness and subsequent death of his young son. After his son died, Rabbitt became active in raising money for organizations that aid sick children. Rabbitt himself died of lung cancer at the age of 56.
During his career, Rabbitt scored 26 #1 hits on the country charts, and had 8 Top 40 pop hits. He was named the Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in 1977, and he won an American Music Award for Best Pop Male Vocalist in 1981.
Eddie Rabbitt is interred in Calvary Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.
I Love A Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt Lyrics
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I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightnin' when it lights up the sky
You know it makes me feel good
Well, I love a rainy night
It's such a beautiful sight
Taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadows
Showers wash all my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day
'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Ooh, ooh
I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightnin' when it lights up the sky
You know it makes me feel good
Well, I love a rainy night
It's such a beautiful sight
I love to feel the rain on my face
Taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadows
Puts a song in this heart of mine
Puts a smile on my face every time
'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Ooh, I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Ooh, ooh
Showers wash all my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day
'Cause I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I-I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
You can see it in my eyes
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, it makes me high
Ooh, I love a rainy night
You know I do
Yeah, yeah, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
You can see it in my eyes
I love a rainy night
Makes me high
Well, I love a rainy night
And I love you too
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I-I love a rainy night
I love a-
The song "I Love A Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt expresses the singer's love for rainy nights. He enjoys the sound of thunder, the sight of lightning lighting up the sky, and the feeling of rain on his face and lips. The rain has a cleansing effect on him, washing all his worries away and leaving him feeling refreshed. The rain puts a song in his heart and a smile on his face. He wakes up to a sunny day, feeling rejuvenated after a rainy night.
The lyrics of this song convey the joy and happiness that rainy nights bring to the singer. The rain is a source of beauty and inspiration to him, and he finds comfort in its embrace. The song has a catchy melody and a lively beat that makes it a popular choice at social gatherings and dance events. The use of repetition in the lyrics helps to reinforce the singer's love for rainy nights and creates a sense of enthusiasm and excitement.
Overall, the song "I Love A Rainy Night" celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature, highlighting the positive aspects of rainy nights and the happiness they bring to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I love a rainy night
The singer enjoys the experience of weathering a rainy night
I love a rainy night
The singer enjoys the experience of weathering a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
The singer finds joy in hearing the sound of thunder during a storm
Watch the lightnin' when it lights up the sky
The artist enjoys watching lightning illuminate the nighttime sky
You know it makes me feel good
The artist experiences positive emotions from the elements of the rainy night
It's such a beautiful sight
The singer finds the rainy night to be a visually pleasing experience
I love to feel the rain on my face
The singer takes pleasure in feeling the sensation of raindrops on their skin
Taste the rain on my lips
The artist enjoys the taste of rainwater on their lips
In the moonlight shadows
The artist is likely spending time outside during the nighttime rain
Showers wash all my cares away
The artist feels as though the rain is helping to relieve their worries or stress
I wake up to a sunny day
The singer feels refreshed or reinvigorated after a night of rain, leading them to enjoy the following day
'Cause I love a rainy night
The artist reiterates their fondness for the experience of a rainy night
Puts a song in this heart of mine
The singer feels uplifted or inspired by the rain and its effect on their mood
Puts a smile on my face every time
The singer consistently feels happy as a result of a rainy night, regardless of other factors
Well, I love a rainy night
The singer reiterates their love for experiencing rainy nights
Ooh, ooh
Expresses the artist's enthusiasm or excitement for rainy nights
You can see it in my eyes
The artist's emotions and feelings are evident in their facial expression
Well, it makes me high
The singer feels a sense of euphoria or elation when experiencing a rainy night
And I love you too
The singer may be addressing a loved one, expressing their affection towards them
I love a-
The artist is cut off mid-sentence, leaving the final word or sentiment unknown
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Written by: David Malloy, Eddie Rabbitt, Even Stevens
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on Gotta Have You
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Standing at the window
Waiting for the light
Staring down the barrel
Of a rainy night
Mister Walker, help me kill the pain
'Cause red is his color
And John is his name
Help me kill the pain
I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
I used to listen to your heartbeat every night
It was such a good love, and it felt so right
And I still don't know what made me stray
But I took you for granted, and I gave you away
I just gave you away
I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you, you
I feel like I'm living on borrowed time
I've got a damn good reason for walking the line
I keep praying for the ringing of the telephone
I'm gonna hope these tears will bring you home
Won't you please come home, yeah
'Cause I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do