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Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad) |

"I Made It Through the Rain" is a song that became a hit after it was recorded by American singer Barry Manilow, also included on his 1980 album, Barry.
The song was originally recorded in 1979 by its co-writer Gerard Kenny who composed it with Drey Shepperd about a struggling musician who never gives up.
Manilow heard the song and revised the lyric with Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman to make the song about the everyday person's struggles, rather than those of a profession.
According to Billboard, "I Made It Through the Rain" "sustains a rather contemplative mood with gradual building and finally one of Manilow's most dynamic finishes.
Record World praised Manilow's "resounding vocal performance" and the song's "string grandeur."
In the U.S., Manilow's version peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 (his11th and last Top Ten on that chart to date) and at number 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Kenny's original version was included on his 1979 RCA Records album called Made It Through the Rain, which reached the top 20 of the UK Albums Chart and remains on his set-list at concerts as of 2016.
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Aragorn:
@onefortheroad A fine sing here, Keith. Great recording!
May 26th 2023, 8:52 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@aragorn Hey, Paul! Thank you very much. I love singing his stuff. Man, back in the 70s he was at the top of his game. You couldn't hardly turn the radio on without one of his songs being on it. Glad you enjoyed my rendition. Appreciate the listen and the props. Have a great night....:-)
May 26th 2023, 8:56 pm Report
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Jay Dotson:
Jay455Much enjoyed Keith one of his best songs and a great cover by you much enjoyed
May 27th 2023, 5:13 am Report
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Qwilleran:
Not losing your point of view, not letting the rain dampen the spirit. sung with gusto and ending with power and heart. Enjoyable performance.
May 27th 2023, 6:44 am Report
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Cash:
@onefortheroad ... I'm so old I built a ark ... super sing Keith.. awesome
May 28th 2023, 1:51 am Report
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Bev:
@onefortheroad Beautiful sing here Keith. Loved hearing you sing this. ♥♫
May 28th 2023, 3:26 am Report
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Brad Mayo:
Afternoon Keith. Sounding super in your cover of the BM song. Enjoyed my listen...
May 28th 2023, 10:49 am Report
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Jerry:
That wasn't the rain you made it through. Standing on that 8th story balcony was a man in desperate need of some pressure. You were just his target...sorry to break this to you...so sad! LOL This is a very powerful recording and highly demanding vocally...and Outstanding...but be careful where you're outstanding next time. Love this...
May 29th 2023, 11:36 am Report
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Keith Wallin:
@jay455 Thanks, Jay! This is one of my favorite songs of his. Glad you enjoyed my take on it. Have a terrific upcoming week.....:-)
May 29th 2023, 1:52 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@qwirky Thanks,Rich! This is a song about celebrating your own spirit. Having the courage to face your fears and overcoming them in a tremendous way. Glad you enjoyed my performance. Have a super upcoming week......:-)
May 29th 2023, 1:54 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@joyceishere Thanks, Joyce. This is a triumph over life as it comes along to everybody in their own time. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your constant support and encouragement. Hope you have enjoyed a fabulous weekend.....:-)
May 29th 2023, 1:56 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@cash Thanks, Cash! I was with you on that ark.....remember the smart ass donkey? That was me making a donkey out of myself.....lol....:-)
May 29th 2023, 1:58 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@bevb Thanks, Bev! I love singing this song. Glad you liked my rendition. Have a wonderful upcoming week.....:-)
May 29th 2023, 1:59 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@starlyter Thanks, Brad. This song is such a pleasure to sing. The lyrics are meaningful and the melody is super. Glad you enjoyed my take on it. Hope you had a fantastic weekend, buddy.....:-)
May 29th 2023, 2:01 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@jerry I have been out standing in the rain before.....does that count? I really enjoy singing this song. It is so uplifting. Glad you enjoyed my performance. Appreciate your listen and commentary. Hope you had a great weekend.....:-)
May 29th 2023, 2:06 pm Report
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