Let It Rain (Delta Goodrem song)
"Let It Rain" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, co-written by Goodrem with Matthew Copley and Marla Altschuler. It was released on 6 January 2020 by Sony Music Australia. The song was written in the wake of the devastating 2019–2020 bushfires in Australia. A live, stripped-down version of the song was first uploaded on Goodrem's Instagram page on New Year's Day 2020.[1]
"Let It Rain" | ||||
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Single by Delta Goodrem | ||||
Released | 6 January 2020 | |||
Recorded | January 2020 | |||
Length | 2:45 | |||
Label | Sony Music | |||
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Goodrem recorded a full studio version, with all proceeds of the single to go towards the bushfire relief effort. This version was made available for download on 6 January, and quickly topped the Australian iTunes chart.[2] The song was also a minor hit in Hungary and Scotland. The song has been used by 7 News and the Nine Network to promote fundraising efforts.[3][4]
Live performances
The song was first performed live as part of Goodrem's set at the internationally televised bushfire benefit concert Fire Fight Australia, and a live recording of the song was included on the charity compilation Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief,[5] which debuted at number one on the ARIA albums chart.[6]
The song was also performed live a few days later on the Today show as part of a special episode broadcast from Lakes Entrance, one of the areas affected by the fires.[7]
Music video
A music video for the song was uploaded to Goodrem's YouTube channel on January 8.[8]
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 90 |
Australia Artist Singles (ARIA)[10] | 9 |
Australia Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] | 35 |
Scotland (OCC)[13] | 60 |
UK Download (OCC)[14] | 51 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 6 January 2020 | Sony Music Australia | [15] |
References
- "Delta Goodrem on Instagram". Retrieved 8 January 2020 – via Instagram.
- "Delta Goodrem Tops Australian iTunes Charts with Bushfire Relief Single "Let It Rain"". SBS. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- 7 News [@7NewsAustralia] (7 January 2020). "They're the harrowing photos that capture the heartbreak and utter devastation of Australia's bushfire crisis..." (Tweet). Retrieved 10 January 2020 – via Twitter.
- Nine Network [@Channel9] (11 January 2020). "Across Australia, Aussies battling catastrophic fires need your help..." (Tweet). Retrieved 11 January 2020 – via Twitter.
- "Artists Unite for Fire Fight - JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "Artists Unite for Fire Fight Debuts at #1". ARIA. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain (Today)". YouTube. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain on YouTube". Retrieved 8 January 2020 – via YouTube.
- "ARIA Chart Watch #560". auspOp. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- "Australia Digital Song Sales Chart: January 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- "Let It Rain – Single by Delta Goodrem". Apple Music. Australia. Retrieved 8 January 2020.