Happy When It Rains
Introduction "'''Happy When It Rains'''" is a song by Scottish alternative rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain, released as the second single from their second studio album, ''Darklands'' (1987). It was issued through Blanco y Negro Records on 3 August 1987 and reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. It was released across three different formats; the 10-inch single is labelled as an extended play (EP).
Track listing All tracks were written by Jim Reid and William Reid. '''7-inch single (NEG25)''':A. "Happy When It Rains":B. "Everything's Alright When You're Down"'''7-inch limited-edition single (NEG25B)''':A1. "Happy When It Rains" (long version)3:B1. "Everything's Alright When You're Down":B2. "Shake"'''10-inch EP (NEG 25TE)''':A1. "Happy When It Rains" (long version):A2."Shake":B1. "Everything's Alright When You're Down":B2. "Happy When It Rains" (demo)'''12-inch single (NEG 25T)''':A1. "Happy When It Rains" (long version):B1."Shake":B2. "Happy Place":B3. "F-Hole"
Personnel '''The Jesus and Mary Chain'''* Jim Reid – vocals, guitar* William Reid – guitar, production'''Additional personnel'''* Bill Price – production ("Happy When It Rains")* John Loder – production ("Shake", "Everything's Alright When You're Down"), backing vocals ("Everything's Alright When You're Down")* Linda Reid – design* Helen Backhouse – design
Charts Chart (1987)PeakpositionEurope (European Hot 100 Singles)67
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