"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" is a song performed by American contemporary Christian music singer Crowder featuring Mandisa. It was released to Christian radio in the United States on May 31, 2019, as the third single from his third studio album, I Know a Ghost (2018).[1] Crowder co-wrote the song with Ed Cash.[2]
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| Single by Crowder featuring Mandisa | ||||
| from the album I Know a Ghost | ||||
| Released | May 31, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:27 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ed Cash | |||
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| "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" on YouTube | ||||
| "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" (Lyrics) on YouTube | ||||
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" peaked at No. 10 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Background edit
On November 2, 2018, Crowder released "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" featuring Mandisa as the first promotional single from his studio album I Know a Ghost,[4] concurrently launching the album's pre-order leading up to its release on November 9, 2018.[5] On May 31, 2019, "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" impacted Christian radio in the United States, as the third single from the album.[6] Crowder shared the story behind the song,[7] saying:
This is one of those summertime, good-vibe, car cruisin' songs that you just gotta roll the windows down and crank it up. But maybe it's summertime and it's raining and you can't put those windows down, that's ok. The same God that brings that sunshine, brings the rain. And the clouds will clear. He's got it all. He's got you. This is a reminder we all need.
Composition edit
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 80 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[8] The song has "a 70s-soul feel updated with a current R&B soul,"[9] with the singers highlighting "the importance of keeping the Lord at the center of everything in your life."[10]
Commercial performance edit
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" debuted at number 50 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated November 24, 2018.[11] The song peaked at number ten on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated September 7, 2019, and spent a total of twenty-six non-consecutive weeks on the chart.[12]
Music videos edit
Crowder released audio video of "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" showcasing the I Know a Ghost album artwork through YouTube on November 2, 2018.[13] Crowder published the lyric video of "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" via YouTube on November 9, 2018.[14] On June 7, 2019, Crowder released the official music video for "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" featuring Mandisa, filmed at Melrose Billiards Parlor, on YouTube.[15]
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | May 31, 2019 | Christian radio | [1] | |
| Various | June 28, 2019 | [22] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Louder Than The Music - Crowder Releases New Music Video For 'Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)' Feat. Mandisa". Louder Than The Music. June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Crowder Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "New Single from Crowder - "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)"". MultiTracks. November 2, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (November 5, 2018). "Crowder Releases Video of New Song 'Red Letters' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 7, 2019). "Crowder Releases Music Video For "Let It Rain" Feat. Mandisa - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "The Story Behind Crowder's New Song, "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" Feat. Mandisa – 90.9 KCBI FM". 90.9 KCBI FM. October 22, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) by Crowder". MultiTracks. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (November 5, 2018). "Crowder "I Know a Ghost" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Meade, Kelly (November 4, 2018). "Crowder 'I Know A Ghost' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Avada. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. November 20, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Crowder - Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (Audio) ft. Mandisa - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. November 2, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Crowder - Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (Lyric Video) ft. Mandisa - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. November 9, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Crowder - Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (At Melrose Billiards Parlor) ft. Mandisa - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (At Melrose Billards Parlor) / Crowder – TIDAL". Tidal. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Crowder Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Crowder Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Songs Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Christian AC Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) [feat. Mandisa] [At Melrose Billards Parlor] - Single by Crowder on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2021.