Fabulous song, beautifully covered by almost everyone that covered it, but I'm a true blue Dusty fan from way back and she really does it for me. Thank you Randy for the song, and Dusty for the beautiful cover.
Firstly, I love this song and her version of it!!! For YOU Dusty I wish so very much I had known your music better before you sadly passed. You, like so many of my favorite female performers are and were one of a kind!!! Thank You
Dusty's soulful voice and emotional delivery truly brought this song to life, the song itself is a beautiful piece that beautifully captures the bittersweet moments in life.
I first heard this song as a teenager during a Dutch VPRO radio program (about a 100 years ago). That evening's transmission was dedicated to the theme of RAIN. There were more wonderfully atmospheric songs in this broadcast, including ‘Walking in the rain’ by Flash in the Pan, but 'I think it's gonna rain' went right through me that evening. It was only many years later that I discovered who had performed it, when I was curious about more work by Dusty Springfield (of whom I owned two compilation CDs in the meantime) and came across the song on TH-cam. So glad to rediscover this gem! And Dusty… she was an outstanding singer, with an exceptional feel for the right compositions to match her voice.
I heard it once said 'Our mortal forms are but shadows of a purer reality' Certainly true in Dustys case,she was an angel amongst us,great singer & so beautiful.R.I.P Dusty,give anything to bring you back!
I just saw the Judy Collins version of this song from the Smothers Brothers show and while it could be argued that she might have a better voice for me there is no doubt that Dustys' interpretation is more soulful and heartfelt. She had that quality in spades which made her one very special person. Not to mention she made herself from almost nothing. Her story from a sad childhood to the heights of stardom and then her tragic decline into drugs and alcohol and early death is heartbreaking to me. Having said that she remains alive to many of us through her music that we are all lucky to share on TH-cam.
One of her best recordings and her own favourite album track. The record works as a whole. The excellent Peter Knight arrangement and Dusty, I think, singing to the mood of the music rather than acting out the lyrics. I think this version is the definitive version of the song.
Even though this song came out in the sixties, I had never heard it until Bette Midler sang it in Beaches. Thanks to the internet, I have listened to almost all of the versions that I am aware if and I think Dusty's and Bette Midler's versions are the two best.
Dusty had a special quality that allowed her to just sing a song in a way that conveyed a tremendous amount of feeling and she seems to just nail the songs she sings. There are numerous other versions of this song on You Tube all of which can't really even compare to the beauty and emotion evoked by Dusty's version including the following attempts by: Barbara Streisand, Judy Collins, Randy Newman ( no surprise there) Nora Jones, Nina Simone, Joe Cocker ( not bad) and Neil Diamond. Any doubters? Just play them and you will see for yourself.
I saw Randy Newman live in about 1972. Unlike Burt Bacharach Randy brings something to his own songs that no-one else can. He knows where the humour is, what's ironic and what's not, and he knows when he's being sentimental. So his own versions of his own songs are always worth hearing - often more than the cover versions. Not knocking any of the cover versions (particularly Dusty's), but Randy never 'attempts' his own songs. He does them justice.
Beautiful version, Dusty’s version is perhaps the most tender version that I’ve heard. Does anyone know when this was filmed and for what tv show? This is fantastic.
I used to work at a bakery from 4 o' clock in the morning a tape with version on made it almost bearable the song broken blossoms was also on it if you like this check out Peggy Lee's version of there' always something there to remind me
Let me offer this opinion: the song is not so much "very, very dark" as sad, bitter, and bittersweet; it is more universal than just "how we all treat the homeless." Nicely sung by Dusty, but listen to Randy Newman singing it--heartbreaking.
The words of some of the pieces of music of this era contained so much more information than the material that is passed off as music today. There are some good performers that exist today but what they sing about is crap. While it may be good for sales it does nothing that would add or define the present human condition. it appears that beauty has become subservient to gross sales of hackney product.
Yeah, just because the original intention was to be about the homeless doesn't mean that the song can't transcend to resonate with greater aspects of the human condition. That happens to all great art.
RANDY NEWMAN?!?!? Yeah, I know He wrote the Song, but NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE CAN DO ANY SONG BETTER THAN DUSTY SPRINGFIELD!!!! I SAY FUUUUUHHHH, RANDY NEWMAN!!!! CANNOT STAND HIM!!!!
I agree that Dusty's version was far away the best. But it is best heard on her 1968 album Dusty Definitely, as the sound quality there is a million times better. This live version is musically similar, but the sound quality is comparatively poor, and in mono. But there is a lot to be said for Neil Diamond's later version, and songwriter Randy Newman's own version, although in general, he was a better writer than a singer. I think Dusty did the first good version. Previous versions by Judy Collins, Bobby Darin and Eric Burdon did not appeal to me at all. It sounds like it was written for Dusty.
This is not the best version. Dusty comes across as arch and theatrical, with an affected american southern accent. I see she has an army or worshippers here, but sorry Judy Collins did it better in 1966.
Themanwhocameback2 Dusty's version is wonderful. You're entitled to prefer Judy Collins, but your comments are ludicrous, and inaccurate. The reasons Dusty has an "army of worshippers" obviously escape you, which is your loss.
Alan Ellaway You Dusty Maniacs have gotta get a grip and a mind. No explanation why Dusty is so great, merely idiotic idolatry. This performance is mediocre camp.
Themanwhocameback2 OK, some things go beyond words. A Great performance/ execution in any area- art, literature- acting, singing, sculpture, etc often has something indefinable about it. I saw Judy Collins in Concert in Florida quite a few years ago, and enjoyed her, and have bought albums and singles by her. I happen to prefer Dusty's version of this song, but I have no need to denigrate Judy's version. You could do with a little less arrogance and a LOT more respect. Dusty moved many people , I am one of them, I am sure Judy did also, why can't you live and let live?
![Dusty Springfield "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" [Live - 1973]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/46akMGHd18k/mqdefault.jpg)
dusty was one of the best vocalists of all time. this is a great performance. john
Dusty's version is BY FAR the BEST redition of this song. Utterly amazing!
Bette Midler's version is equal, but these are the two best.
The superb combination of a great singer and a great song writer. So moving. Wonderful Dusty
Dusty's voice nearly always makes me cry. Dunno why, but she sounds stunning, still after so many years. Rip Dusty...
It´s because the love she sends.
Fabulous song, beautifully covered by almost everyone that covered it, but I'm a true blue Dusty fan from way back and she really does it for me. Thank you Randy for the song, and Dusty for the beautiful cover.
What a pleasure to listen to Dusty! It takes me back many years of listing to a great singer.
Listened to many versions of this great song over the years but Dusty's rendering is definitely the one for me.
Same with me ❤
Yup. If you're doing a cover make it your own and my God she does.
So agree. Dusty's version by far and away the most heart wrenching version. Rog. Pacific sunset records.
Me too, she is the best there was!
Dusty singing this makes every word she sings clear and so beautifully done. Just love her singing and her. Thank you for posting.
One of her most beautiful song .... if not most beautiful !
Her voice! Beautiful version of this classic. Great footage here too! Gotta love Dusty ❤
like all dusty songs, just close your eyes and savour that unique voice.
Are you saying she was ugly?
But then you miss watching her live performances. With just the Albums and no videos, certainly. But watching her is magic.
Firstly, I love this song and her version of it!!! For YOU Dusty I wish so very much I had known your music better before you sadly passed. You, like so many of my favorite female performers are and were one of a kind!!! Thank You
Just listening to her bittersweet songs -- brings tears to my eyes!
Dusty's soulful voice and emotional delivery truly brought this song to life, the song itself is a beautiful piece that beautifully captures the bittersweet moments in life.
I first heard this song as a teenager during a Dutch VPRO radio program (about a 100 years ago). That evening's transmission was dedicated to the theme of RAIN. There were more wonderfully atmospheric songs in this broadcast, including ‘Walking in the rain’ by Flash in the Pan, but 'I think it's gonna rain' went right through me that evening. It was only many years later that I discovered who had performed it, when I was curious about more work by Dusty Springfield (of whom I owned two compilation CDs in the meantime) and came across the song on TH-cam. So glad to rediscover this gem! And Dusty… she was an outstanding singer, with an exceptional feel for the right compositions to match her voice.
So perfect,the looks,voice,taste in clothes & surroundings.I wish I could go back to that time,especially that Dusty was there.I would give anything.
I heard it once said 'Our mortal forms are but shadows of a purer reality' Certainly true in Dustys case,she was an angel amongst us,great singer & so beautiful.R.I.P Dusty,give anything to bring you back!
A lovely lady and one of the best singers ever. full stop.
Another superb rendering of a beautiful song by the one and only DUSTY;and to think that she was in awe of other singers!
Beautiful version of this Randy Newman classic with Dusty's superb smokey vocal 🎶🎤🕊️🌟
Randy Newman penned several Dusty songs, and this is one of the best. To whomever posted this.......bless your heart.
Beautiful song, beautifully sung.
Dusty......The Greatest!! And Randy Newman is one of the best writers of songs in song! The HIGHEST
Boy I'm getting old (memories)
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Love her version.
Dusty makes this beautiful song hers.
Definitely the best version. Puts her heart into it.
Oh just perfect ! Dusty always picked wonderful songs - listen to Broken Blossoms - very moving Brian
Goodness her voice is just so plaintive on this video/song and she looks fabulous even if she is just sitting down.
That Dusty covered Randy Newman is mind boggling. Lovely, indeed!
I just saw the Judy Collins version of this song from the Smothers Brothers show and while it could be argued that she might have a better voice for me there is no doubt that Dustys' interpretation is more soulful and heartfelt. She had that quality in spades which made her one very special person. Not to mention she made herself from almost nothing. Her story from a sad childhood to the heights of stardom and then her tragic decline into drugs and alcohol and early death is heartbreaking to me. Having said that she remains alive to many of us through her music that we are all lucky to share on TH-cam.
One of her best recordings and her own favourite album track. The record works as a whole. The excellent Peter Knight arrangement and Dusty, I think, singing to the mood of the music rather than acting out the lyrics. I think this version is the definitive version of the song.
Even though this song came out in the sixties, I had never heard it until Bette Midler sang it in Beaches. Thanks to the internet, I have listened to almost all of the versions that I am aware if and I think Dusty's and Bette Midler's versions are the two best.
Alan Snipes try listening to the Katie Melua version it's the first version I heard and I love it
Same. Loved this song since Beaches.. and I've now discovered Randy is a ledge isn't he!
Judy Collins’s version is beautiful.
Best version
Brilliant...brilliant like the sun.
God she had an amazing voice
Dusty had a special quality that allowed her to just sing a song in a way that conveyed a tremendous amount of feeling and she seems to just nail the songs she sings. There are numerous other versions of this song on You Tube all of which can't really even compare to the beauty and emotion evoked by Dusty's version including the following attempts by: Barbara Streisand, Judy Collins, Randy Newman ( no surprise there) Nora Jones, Nina Simone, Joe Cocker ( not bad) and Neil Diamond. Any doubters? Just play them and you will see for yourself.
David Franklin Not sure it's fair to call Randy Newman's version 'an attempt'. He wrote the song, after all!
+Paul Phillips Actually it is fair. Randy was a great songwriter but like Burt Bacharach a singer he was not. He knew it better than either of us.
I saw Randy Newman live in about 1972. Unlike Burt Bacharach Randy brings something to his own songs that no-one else can. He knows where the humour is, what's ironic and what's not, and he knows when he's being sentimental. So his own versions of his own songs are always worth hearing - often more than the cover versions. Not knocking any of the cover versions (particularly Dusty's), but Randy never 'attempts' his own songs. He does them justice.
+David Franklin Bette Midler does it wonderful also.
+David Franklin Don't knock Randy's version! He's the guy that wrote it.
I can't believe its almost 14 years now, RIP Dusty
Sublime :-) such a talent
Superb. Just superb.
Lovely Randy Newman tune sung by a classic 60s singer
Loved it. so many performers have produced excellent product. Hooray.
So good!!!
Not crazy about the cinematography and theatrics, but what a voice she had.
My god, how i miss her
It's a gem!!!!!💓💓💓
Yes, she is.
Dusty had just the most pure crisp blusey voice i have ever heard
True. Its a sad but haunting song. Dusty is probably the most over looked singer ever.
lovely version. love dusty. now also listen to nina simone version..absolutely killer!
Randy Newman wrote so many beautiful songs.
2 March 1999 - The skies did rain.
Indeed
amazing!
very very good
Beautiful version, Dusty’s version is perhaps the most tender version that I’ve heard. Does anyone know when this was filmed and for what tv show? This is fantastic.
Very Nice. I have to admit, I thought this was Bette Midlers song..... Wow... Live and learn..
It is! also a Joe Cocker song, and a UB40 song, and .....
I used to work at a bakery from 4 o' clock in the morning
a tape with version on made it almost bearable
the song broken blossoms was also on it
if you like this check out Peggy Lee's version of
there' always something there to remind me
Diese Stimme sorgt heute noch für gänsehaut!
Dusty's wonderful singing let down by an overwrought backing arrangement.
Great piano though. Rog. Pacific sunset.
just passin
"Tin can,at my feet,
......think I'll kick it down the street
that's the way to treat a friend."
22/09/2023 .. . . .rain.
Let me offer this opinion: the song is not so much "very, very dark" as sad, bitter, and bittersweet; it is more universal than just "how we all treat the homeless." Nicely sung by Dusty, but listen to Randy Newman singing it--heartbreaking.
The words of some of the pieces of music of this era contained so much more information than the material that is passed off as music today. There are some good performers that exist today but what they sing about is crap. While it may be good for sales it does nothing that would add or define the present human condition. it appears that beauty has become subservient to gross sales of hackney product.
Yeah, just because the original intention was to be about the homeless doesn't mean that the song can't transcend to resonate with greater aspects of the human condition. That happens to all great art.
Anyone know when this video was taken and was it from a TV program? Please?
RANDY NEWMAN?!?!?
Yeah, I know He wrote the Song, but NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE CAN DO ANY SONG BETTER THAN DUSTY SPRINGFIELD!!!!
I SAY FUUUUUHHHH, RANDY NEWMAN!!!!
CANNOT STAND HIM!!!!
it may rain today, aber with this sound suzamme, it is lille less scary
love to be back alive (today)
just a sung fo (infinity)
God bless Randy Newman but goodness me Dusty was easy on the eyes.
Barbra's version takes the cake.
tin can i think i'll kick it down the street!
That's simply your personal opinion. I'm more qualified than you and I think Springers has this one nailed as usual.
Dasty/love_flay_song.igor
I agree that Dusty's version was far away the best. But it is best heard on her 1968 album Dusty Definitely, as the sound quality there is a million times better. This live version is musically similar, but the sound quality is comparatively poor, and in mono.
But there is a lot to be said for Neil Diamond's later version, and songwriter Randy Newman's own version, although in general, he was a better writer than a singer.
I think Dusty did the first good version. Previous versions by Judy Collins, Bobby Darin and Eric Burdon did not appeal to me at all. It sounds like it was written for Dusty.
Neil Diamond's rendition was the worst.....absolutely no emotion for poetry as sensitive as that which conveys the sad reality of the world today.
Great but the piano flowing in 8th doesn't fit to the song.
orig
german girl........
I always love Dusty, but the arrangement doesn't work. With the right arrangement she - like noone else - could have really owned this brilliant song.
'Flow-ing' doesn't scan with 'gonna'. Randy sings 'go-ing'. Same mistake as Nina Simone, incredibly.
This is not the best version. Dusty comes across as arch and theatrical, with an affected american southern accent. I see she has an army or worshippers here, but sorry Judy Collins did it better in 1966.
Themanwhocameback2 Dusty's version is wonderful. You're entitled to prefer Judy Collins, but your comments are ludicrous, and inaccurate. The reasons Dusty has an "army of worshippers" obviously escape you, which is your loss.
Alan Ellaway
You Dusty Maniacs have gotta get a grip and a mind. No explanation why Dusty is so great, merely idiotic idolatry. This performance is mediocre camp.
Themanwhocameback2 OK, some things go beyond words. A Great performance/ execution in any area- art, literature- acting, singing, sculpture, etc often has something indefinable about it. I saw Judy Collins in Concert in Florida quite a few years ago, and enjoyed her, and have bought albums and singles by her. I happen to prefer Dusty's version of this song, but I have no need to denigrate Judy's version. You could do with a little less arrogance and a LOT more respect. Dusty moved many people , I am one of them, I am sure Judy did also, why can't you live and let live?