In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD
Patti Page Lyrics
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And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me
The lyrics to Patti Page’s song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” depict someone experiencing a series of unfortunate events. Raindrops keep falling on his head, and he feels like nothing in his life fits together correctly. However, instead of letting this get to him, he talks to the sun and tells it that he doesn’t appreciate the way it’s handling things. Despite the blues that come along with the rain, he knows that they won’t defeat him because happiness will eventually come along and replace his sorrow.
The character in the song is resilient and doesn’t let the rain bring him down. He understands that crying won’t solve anything, and he’s determined to live his life without any worries. Even though raindrops keeping fallin’ on his head, he’ll always be free and nothing can weigh him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
Despite my efforts, the rain continues to drop on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I feel uncomfortable and out of place, just like someone with oversized feet in a small bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Everything seems out of place and uncomfortable
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'
The rain persists in falling on me, despite my discomfort
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
I attempted to reason with the sun to stop the rain from falling
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I expressed my dissatisfaction with the sun's methods
Sleepin' on the job
I accused the sun of not doing its job properly
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'
The rain persists in falling on me despite my conversation with the sun
But there's one thing I know
Despite my situation, I have a firm belief in something
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
Negative emotions won't bring me down and conquer me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
I believe that positive emotions will soon come my way
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Despite the rain falling on me, I won't cry and show vulnerability
Cryin's not for me
I refuse to show weakness and cry
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
I understand that complaining won't make the rain stop falling
Because I'm free
I am free from worry and negativity
Nothin's worryin' me
I am not worried about anything
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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Jymster46
Very nice version of this great B.J. Thomas hit, Heather! Patti Page could sing anything, I think. Thanks so much for this one! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my friend :))
Jim
TheSorrowfulFlower
+Jymster46 It's hard to beat the B.J. Thomas version, but I thought this was one of the best other versions I've heard. I agree with you, she really could sing anything. So glad you enjoyed this one, Jim! Thanks for watching and commenting. Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well, my friend :))
Luis Peralta
Thank you for the song and my childhood memories
TheSorrowfulFlower
I'm glad it brought back some memories! Thanks for watching and commenting :))
Anne E. Dewandeleer
wow...you surely getting to know me don't you.? Thank you for them and the tune of course...have a very nice day. +thesorrowfullflower
TheSorrowfulFlower
+Anne E. Dewandeleer So glad you enjoyed it, Anne! Thanks for watching and commenting :))
~Heather