Walking in the Rain (Modern Romance song)
# Walking in the Rain (Modern Romance song)

"Walking in the Rain" is a Top 10 single and an uncharacteristic ballad from UK salsa music band Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 as a 7-inch single and 12-inch single by WEA. A Japanese version was also released.

## Formats

### 7-inch single

* Walking in the Rain
* Walking in the Rain (Blues)

### 12-inch single

* Walking in the Rain
* Walking in the Rain (Blues)

## Chart position

* UK Singles Chart #7

## History

"Walking in the Rain" was a Top 10 single for Modern Romance and was their last Top 40 hit, released in 1983, during the David Jaymes / Michael J. Mullins era. It reached No. 7 on the UK chart – No. 1 in Thailand – and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, Trick of the Light (1983) and Party Tonight (1983), and on the 2006 CD compilation album, Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection (2006). Walking in the Rain was written by David Jaymes [Modern Romance Bassist and founder member David Jaymes, and lead vocalist, Michael J. Mullins. It can also be found on the Japanese compilation, Juanita (1983).

## Genre

"Walking in the Rain" is a soulful – and bluesy – wistful ballad in-keeping with the band's change from the traditional Salsa music style, something they were trying to shake. The song features the distinctive trumpet-driven sounds of John Du Prez.

## Personnel

* Michael J. Mullins – vocals
* David Jaymes – bass guitar
* Robbie Jaymes – synthesizer
* Paul Gendler – guitar
* John Du Prez – trumpet
* Andy Kyriacou – drums
* Tony Visconti – producer (music)
