Madonna - Rain

About "Rain"

"Rain" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fifth studio album, Erotica (1992). Written and produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone, in Australia and most European countries, the song was released as the album's fifth single on July 17, 1993; in the United States, a release was issued on August 5. A pop ballad that mixes elements of R&B, trip-hop, and new-age music, its lyrics liken water and rainfall to the power of love.

Upon release, "Rain" was positively received by critics, who deemed it a highlight in Erotica and one of the best ballads Madonna had released up to that point. Commercially, the single saw moderate success. In the United States, it reached the 14th spot of the Billboard Hot 100. It fared better in Canada and the United Kingdom, where it reached the chart's second spot and top-ten, respectively.

The accompanying music video was directed by Mark Romanek and finds Madonna singing in front of a Japanese film crew; critics applauded the visual for its cinematography. "Rain" has been included on three of Madonna's concert tours, the most recent being the Celebration Tour of 2023–2024. It has been covered by multiple artists ―particularly for tribute albums―, including Madonna's former back-up singers Donna De Lory and Niki Haris.