Rain Fall Down Explained

"Rain Fall Down" is a song from the Rolling Stones' 2005 album, A Bigger Bang. It was released on 5 December 2005 as the second single from the album, reaching number 33 in the UK Singles Chart, and served as their last top 40 hit in the UK until 2023 when "Angry" reached number 34. The single also reached number 21 on Billboards Hot Dance Club Play chart in February 2006.

Track listings

• 7-inch, CD (VS1907; VSCDX1907)

1. "Rain Fall Down" – 4:54
2. "Rain Fall Down" (will.i.am Remix)
3. "Rain Fall Down" (Ashley Beedle's 'Heavy Disco' Vocal Re-Edit)

• Dutch CD (VSCDX1907 0094634858021)

1. "Rain Fall Down" (will.i.am Remix) – 4:04
2. "Rain Fall Down" (Radio Edit) – 4:00
3. "Rain Fall Down" (Ashley Beedle's 'Heavy Disco' Radio Edit) – 4:04

• 12-inch (VST1907)

1. "Rain Fall Down" (will.i.am Remix)
2. "Rain Fall Down" (Ashley Beedle's 'Heavy Disco' Vocal Re-Edit)

Personnel

Credits adapted from album liner notes.^[3]

The Rolling Stones

• Mick Jagger – vocals, guitar, keyboards, vibes
• Keith Richards – guitar
• Ronnie Wood – guitar
• Charlie Watts – drums

Additional musicians

• Darryl Jones – bass guitar
• Matt Clifford – keyboards, vibes, programming

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 29. 3 December 2005.
2. Web site: Marchese . David . Ranking All 374 Rolling Stones Songs . Vulture . 23 February 2023 . en-us . 5 May 2017.
3. Book: A Bigger Bang . 2005 . Virgin Records . 14–15.