Madonna - Rain May 2026

: The video won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography in 1993. Chart Performance & Legacy US Charts : Reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

: The song's unique panning percussion was created by digitally cutting and splicing percussion breaks from an extended version of Scritti Politti’s 1985 hit, "Perfect Way" .

: It features Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto as a director overseeing Madonna during a studio session. Though it appears blue-tinted, it was filmed in black and white with digital color added later.

: Written in the key of B♭ Major , the song features a notable bridge that shifts to C major . It includes a "dynamic" crescendo and a lyrical nod to The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun".

: Directed by Mark Romanek , the video was filmed at a Santa Monica Airport hangar.

: Co-written and produced with Shep Pettibone , it was one of the earliest tracks conceived for the Erotica sessions and appears prominently in the famous "Rain Tapes" demo collection. Music Video & Visuals

: The single release included popular remixes like the "Radio Remix" by Daniel Abraham and "Waiting," a remix featuring vocals by Everlast. Trivia for Fans

Released in 1993, is a power ballad that marked a pivot in Madonna's career, softening her image after the controversial Erotica era. It is widely celebrated for its lush production, cinematic music video, and sophisticated use of sampling. Musical Composition