Rhythm of The Rain by The Cascades.

OK, girls and boys, more 60s one-hit wonders:  John Claude Gummoe penned this beloved and timeless pop classic on a rainy (hint, hint!) night in his car.  Inspired by "a girl that got away" who lived across the street from him.  Released in November of '62.  In March of '63 it became his group's only Billboard hit at #3.  #1 Easy Listening and #5 U.K.  Subtle melody, poetic lyrics - mourning loss, longing and regret.  Prominent use of the celesta, a rarity in popular music.  Covered by, among many others, Dan Fogelberg, Johnny Rivers, Neil Sedaka and The Carpenters.  BMI lists it as the 9th most-performed song of the 20th century.  Song?  Group?

Answer:  "Rhythm of The Rain" by The Cascades.

The CASCADES-Rhythm Of the Rain (youtube.com)

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