Wilson was born Margarita Ibrahimoff (Bulgarian: Маргарита Ибрахимов; Greek: Μαργαρίτα Ιμπραΐμοβ) in Los Angeles, California. Her mother was born and raised in an ethnic Greek village (Sotirë) in present-day Albania. Her father, born Hassan Ibrahimoff (March 21, 1920 – March 6, 2009), worked at a race track; he was a Bulgarian Muslim immigrant, born in Oraio, Xanthi, Greece, and lived in Bulgaria, where his half brother Ferhat still lives,[ before moving to the United States on May 4, 1949. Wilson's father changed his name from Hassan Ibrahimoff to Allan Wilson in 1960, "Wilson" being the name of a local street in Southern California. Wilson was raised in the Greek Orthodox religion.
Wilson's career began with a guest appearance on The Brady Bunch, in a 1972 episode entitled "Greg's Triangle," which was followed by appearances on several shows during the 1970s and 1980s (including Three's Company in 1982).
She has appeared in several movies, including Volunteers, Teen Witch, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Barbarians at the Gate, Mixed Nuts, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, That Thing You Do!, Jingle All the Way, Runaway Bride, Invisible Child, The Story of Us, and Raise Your Voice. She played Susan Borman, wife of astronaut Frank Borman, in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. On television, she guest starred in many television series, including Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife and Body of Proof.
Wilson has performed on Broadway, where she performed the role of Roxie Hart from June–August 2006 in the revival of Chicago.
She is often credited with being the driving force behind Nia Vardalos' movie deal for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which became the highest-grossing independent film of all time, and for which she served as a producer.
Wilson's debut solo album, AM/FM, will be released May 8, 2012, on Decca Records. The album will feature classics from the 60s and 70s.
Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988, and they have two sons, Chester and Truman. Wilson has two stepchildren, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks. Wilson has one grandchild, and two step-grandchildren.
Walking In The Rain
Rita Wilson Lyrics
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And someday, some way, whoa-oh-oh-oh, I'll meet him
He'll be kinda shy
And real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guyl
By the things he'll like to do
Like walkin' in the rain
And bein' so in love
When he's near me, I'll kiss him
And when he leaves me, whoa-oh-oh-oh, I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight
I won't really care
I know he's gonna be all right
'Cause we got so much to share
Like walkin' in the rain
And wishin' on the stars up above
And bein' so in love
No, no he'll never do
No it isn't him too
They would never, no they'd never
Never, ever love
Walkin' in the rain
And wishin' on the stars
Or bein' so in love
Walkin' in the rain
The Rita Wilson song "Walking in the Rain" is about the singer's desire to find a special someone who she feels a deep connection with. She sings about how she wants and needs this person in her life, and how she hopes to meet him someday. She imagines him being shy and good-looking, and she'll know he's the right one for her by the things he likes to do, such as walk in the rain and wish on stars. She'll love being in love with him and will miss him when he's not near her, even when they argue.
The song is very romantic and nostalgic, evoking a sense of longing for a simpler time when walking in the rain and wishing on stars was enough to make two people happy. It captures the magic of falling in love and the feelings of hope and anticipation that come with it. The song also suggests that there are certain things that two people can share that are more important than material things and that make a relationship special.
Line by Line Meaning
I want him, I need him
The singer desires and longs for a particular person in her life.
And someday, some way, whoa-oh-oh-oh, I'll meet him
She's hopeful and anticipates a meeting with the person she desires, despite not knowing when or how it will happen.
He'll be kinda shy
The singer imagines the person she desires to be a bit reserved or introverted.
And real good lookin' too
The singer thinks the person she desires will be physically attractive.
And I'll be certain he's my guy
The singer trusts that she will know for sure when she finds the right person.
By the things he'll like to do
The singer believes that shared interests and activities will be a key sign that the person she desires is the right one for her.
Like walkin' in the rain
One of the shared interests and activities the singer believes will be a sign of her true love is walking in the rain.
And wishin' on the stars up above
Another shared interest and activity that the singer believes will show she has found her true love is wishing on stars in the night sky.
And bein' so in love
The singer imagines herself feeling an intense, fulfilling love with the person she desires.
When he's near me, I'll kiss him
The singer imagines showing physical affection towards the person she desires when he's close by.
And when he leaves me, whoa-oh-oh-oh, I'll miss him
The singer anticipates feeling a sense of longing when the person she desires is not around.
Though sometimes we'll fight
The singer acknowledges that conflict can happen in relationships, even with the person she desires.
I won't really care
The singer isn't bothered by the possibility of having disagreements with the person she desires and will still love him.
I know he's gonna be all right
The singer has confidence that her desired person will overcome any difficulties that they may face together.
'Cause we got so much to share
The singer believes that they have a deep connection that goes beyond shared interests and activities.
No, no he'll never do
The singer dismisses the possibility of other people being the person she desires.
No it isn't him too
The singer is rejecting the idea that someone else could possibly be a substitute for the person she desires.
They would never, no they'd never
The singer is certain that she could never find the connection and love she desires with someone else.
Never, ever love
The singer believes that true love with the person she desires is one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable.
Walkin' in the rain
The singer repeats this line, emphasizing the importance of shared interests and activities and how they signify a deep connection and love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Richardson-dawes
I absoluttely love Phil Spector's original production, but this simpler, more delicate rendition shows what a really lovely song this is. Great, thank you.
mudhens4ever
I agree, and having read your comment before I listened, did not think I would like it. But you are right. The song doesn’t need Spector’s “Wall of Sound.” I enjoyed this!
wayne just wayne
I love this. I cannot imagine anyone giving this a thumbs down.
Gypsy JJ
Oh my goodness Rita ~ you were marvelous on this tune!!!!! I'm wishing I could be in your band ~ thank you for sharing your God given gifts with me 🕊🤍🕯🧚♀️
Lorna Williams-Astley
Just beautiful
F Garrigus
Haven't heard this in many years. Thanks for doing it your way. Tenderly done.
Noah P
very nicely done
Donald Brenner
Great version.
Gypsy JJ
I always syncd to the rain songs ~ Rita, this may be my most favorite ~ 🎵🤍💋🧚🏻♀️💜
Sonja Todosijevic
Divno!