I just listened to the studio recorded version of this song and cried through the entire record because this song reminded me of my childhood. My favorite aunt's name was Georgia and one of her daughters use to jokingly sing this song to her. Our family would laugh, even us younger ones who weren't suppose to understand the adult theme of the joke. What a great song this is; performed by an equally great singer. I miss my aunt Georgia, she was such a strong, peaceful and sweet woman. RIP Mr Benton & Aunt Georgia 💐
There was a guy in my company in the Nam named Stan Crawford. He was a Huey Crew Chief like me. He was from Compton, CA and black. I'm from Houston and white. This was Stan's favorite song...he went around singing it all the time. And, he was pretty good at it too. He and his gunner died when their ship went down in the Mekong River. He was my friend and my brother... who died way too soon. Every time I hear Brook Benton sing this...I think of Stan and miss him again.
Too many. And then there are those who came home, but never left the jungles of Nam. My heart breaks for you and your loss and nothing I say here is ever going to make it better. But thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME SOLDIER.
I back up Brook as his drummer in 1980 for six months and got to know him. In addition to being one of the greatest R and B singers of his time, he was an honest and wonderful person. This clip moved me and I thank the poster. I was surprised at how many famous vocalists I had performed with since were influenced by him. I miss him.
Tom Mendola - glad to hear that other vocalists have spoken of being influenced by him. It seems his name is one that is rarely mentioned, and his voice was outstanding!
You posted this reply 13 years ago . I'm just getting around to this today. This guy has a very nice baritone voice. I would like to know what other artist was Influenced by him
@@alfrazier8389 Brook wrote songs for many famous recording artist before he started recording his own music. One can say that Brook influenced those who sang them. Any R & B singer who knows music knows about Brook.
@@alfrazier8389 He was a private man and after his last hit he became a preacher at a church in New York City. When I worked with him he was making a come back. For all his talent he had humility and grace.
My wife and I were on our honeymoon driving through Georgia (1971) . It was raining and this song came on the radio and has been our song ever since. My wife has passed now, but this song always brinks me back to sad and happy memories. Thank You Brook Benton
Brook Benton was born and raised in my hometown, and was a friend of my aunt and uncle, have met and talked with him on many occasions, he was truly a great singer and a very nice man,. When he passed away many well known singers and celebs attended the service, I will always have fond memories of Brook..
It's Friday afternoon 5/17/2024 and it's raining here in Georgia.I just came in from work and something in me just had to listen once again to this sooo beautiful, I was born on 1/21/1961 I feel at times I should've been born earlier, these are the times, music artist and songs written and sung then touches my inner soul, ❤❤ ❤
I was stationed in Nui Dat Vietnam 69/70, & heard that song so many times I still know the words off by heart. It was very appropriate because depending on the season it rained every afternoon. When ever I hear that song it takes me back again, which is bitter sweet. A great song by a great singer.
Amen to that. I just listened to Conway Twitty do this song and nothing against Conway but he threw away the lyrics of the song and I didn’t feel it the way I do when Brooke Benton sings it. In fact at the end of the song Conway Twitty says “Aw Brooke, where are ya “?
The lyricsof this song are the purest form of poetry...the vocals are simply full of sadness, sentiement, feelings...SOUL ! This man was a great singer and performer. One of my preferredl Amercian singers. R.I.P.
When I was a child and teen whenever it rained the local radio station would play this song regardless of whether it was day or night. It brings such good memories of life in Georgia, looking out the front door watching the rain. Beautiful song and just that much special to me because I live in Georgia.
Nice to hear that about Brook. 1970 my mate & I driving around Del City, Okla on LS of D, melting into the upholstery of a 62 Rambler American, it was so sweet. Then it began to rain while the sun shone softly. Steve & I chuckled & cried.
Why has the world more or less forgotten this great singer and all round entertainer Sat in his dressing room twice when he came to England had great conversation with him wonderful man play him every day
MAN!! What a Great Song, sung by one of the finest vocalists EVER! Brook Benton had a FABulous voice- incredible range, bass thru tenor. Can't think of ANY song that expresses the pain of loneliness like this one does.
This has to be my favorite song. I discovered this song when I was 13 years old and by far it is my most played song ever. I like this live version even better than the classic recording. Brook Benton is one of my favorite singers and one of the greatest ever..
Book Benton has been the love of my life since my teenage years and still going at 73. I hear his songs usually when I feel in need of immediate magic to have the day's disppointment disappear for that moment and spend these minutes with Brook and Sam Cooke. Of course, I give all my problems to Abba Father through my Savior Jesus Christ, but enjoy the gifts of Brook and Sam.
***** Thanks!, and I don't mean to come across as morbid but this song brings back memories of LOVE for those of us who have truly known it in that we are somehow transported to that boxcar with this man and while the scenario may not be the same somehow the distance, the rain and the way he sings it makes us want to hold the photo of a loved one or a guitar and think of him or her.
Monique Harrell Happy Valentine's Day Monique and I truly hope that you have someone to share this special day with who sends you flowers as I get a hunch you truly deserve.
I was in Georgia in 1967, training in the Army, getting ready to go to Nam in 1968. I remember the rainy nights in Georgia, it was a nice part of my life back then.
I played this video for my Mother a year ago and ever since whenever she visits I have to put this on...I think she's looked/listen to this video 2000x..Every morning she dances to this...Ma (Dorothy Mae) this is your song. I love you...and I love that we dance to this song. Vena
I don't live in Georgia, I don't live in the USA, I live in a suburb near Paris (France) and everytime It's raining I have to hear to this song... It a very powerful song to me and I don't know why actually... Power of music I guess.
The "POWER OF MUSIC" is only upon many of us, dear HailMaryrunquicksee, as regards this song. You have articulated what many in the world feel and get.
Lord, I could listen to this song a million times and never get tired of it. The live version or the original, it makes no difference, I love the sadness and beauty of this wonderful song.
The Tony Joe White song will never die, so long as we still have access to Brook Benton's exceptional version of this finely crafted classic. Regards, IAN in Oz
The lyrics are so very beautiful and in the voice of Brook Benton they make this song unforggetable. Such passionate singing, such great voice. Simply beautiful.
I just listened to Tony sing it for the first time and he even says that before he launches into an equally wonderful version of his own. The ability to tug heartstrings so, only comes from a graceful soul.
@@aylbdrmadison1051 Yes, good version by Brook Benton (what a great voice) but I prefer Tony Joe White's later version AFTER he'd heard Benton sing it so well. TJW just sang and played it with his guitar and occasional flashes of harp. It's a hobo song and Brook is a cabaret artist with large backing-listen to the last couple of choruses and maybe you'll hear what I mean.
First heard this song when I was six years old. I was with my parents on a trip to Nashville. Ironically it was raining. Great memory. Love his version the best!
Many a night after work, you and I spent hour after hour building hot rods ........ your music was always there to "build" my spirit when things were not going so well. Oh how a 3 minute song by Brook could lift one's spirit and re-energize you! YUP ...... 3 minutes of Brook for another hour of work! Today everyone needs a power drink, we only needed great music!!!!! Has our youth turned into wimps?????? NA, we lost all the good singers to rap! YEA but Brook will live long past the rap, he's real!
Billy Eckstein, Brook Benton, Lou Rawls are from another era ... we will never see singers like these guys ... music is not taught anymore to the kids. x
Beautiful song done with feeling listen to it very very careful and you can see the type of night he is singing about brings a tear to my eyes ............Thank you Mr Benton
Everytime I hear this Brook Benton of Rai ny Night in Gorgia.It's ad if though I heardfor the first time.I had a stroke 4 months ago and Brook's albums have help heal me.Thank you Mr Benton.RIP
Where did all the talent go?it's like we were blessed with people who could sing ,write music, play instruments, and full of Love and Soul Now it's pre-packaged and full of hate, filth and decadent
I just listened to the studio recorded version of this song and cried through the entire record because this song reminded me of my childhood. My favorite aunt's name was Georgia and one of her daughters use to jokingly sing this song to her. Our family would laugh, even us younger ones who weren't suppose to understand the adult theme of the joke. What a great song this is; performed by an equally great singer. I miss my aunt Georgia, she was such a strong, peaceful and sweet woman. RIP Mr Benton & Aunt Georgia 💐
There was a guy in my company in the Nam named Stan Crawford. He was a Huey Crew Chief like me. He was from Compton, CA and black. I'm from Houston and white. This was Stan's favorite song...he went around singing it all the time. And, he was pretty good at it too. He and his gunner died when their ship went down in the Mekong River. He was my friend and my brother... who died way too soon. Every time I hear Brook Benton sing this...I think of Stan and miss him again.
Thank you for sharing the story.
😥😥😥😥😥
Too many. And then there are those who came home, but never left the jungles of Nam. My heart breaks for you and your loss and nothing I say here is ever going to make it better. But thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME SOLDIER.
Songs like this were the soundtrack of that era. Thank you for your service and sharing your friend’s story. RIP Stan.
God will welcome you and your companions. Thank you for your courage and service ❤
I back up Brook as his drummer in 1980 for six months and got to know him. In addition to being one of the greatest R and B singers of his time, he was an honest and wonderful person. This clip moved me and I thank the poster. I was surprised at how many famous vocalists I had performed with since were influenced by him. I miss him.
Tom Mendola - glad to hear that other vocalists have spoken of being influenced by him. It seems his name is one that is rarely mentioned, and his voice was outstanding!
You posted this reply 13 years ago . I'm just getting around to this today. This guy has a very nice baritone voice. I would like to know what other artist was Influenced by him
@@alfrazier8389 Brook wrote songs for many famous recording artist before he started recording his own music. One can say that Brook influenced those who sang them. Any R & B singer who knows music knows about Brook.
@@TomMendoladrums he is definitely an awesome talent. I do know about him, I just don't know that much about him.
@@alfrazier8389 He was a private man and after his last hit he became a preacher at a church in New York City. When I worked with him he was making a come back. For all his talent he had humility and grace.
My wife and I were on our honeymoon driving through Georgia (1971) . It was raining and this song came on the radio and has been our song ever since. My wife has passed now, but this song always brinks me back to sad and happy memories. Thank You Brook Benton
It's beautiful, sir. Good memories, sad things and your life.
I appreciate you sharing this and I hope you are able to enjoy the happy memories. I loved this song when I was a boy.
No lip sync, no autotune, no enhancement. Just pure soul and talent.
We equally love this un-commercially-yet-producerly-aided good-and-talented-man-ness, dear William-of-Wilson ... we only love the you-that-is-you.
Just trolls.
You nailed it.
I wish there was more of this talent still around. Now it's all autotune. So sad how they've ruined music.
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!
Brook Benton was born and raised in my hometown, and was a friend of my aunt and uncle, have met and talked with him on many occasions, he was truly a great singer and a very nice man,. When he passed away many well known singers and celebs attended the service, I will always have fond memories of Brook..
One of the greatest and most underrated singers of all time.
Always said that so true
A very gentlemanly description of a fellow gentleman, dear Bigjoetube. Brook-of-Benton will never be forgotten by quite a few of us.
Sometimes i wonder why, but i know
Amen!
Amen
I love that song I was born in 1960 and here it is 2023 and I am still playing that song❤❤❤❤
Born 5/60 myself, love this and other old classic hits
Never knew a song that could make me cry, but as the tears roll I have a smile on my face. This song is the one.
Can't believe there is someone else who feels this way about this song.
@@dr.tuawanawilliams1511 A lot of people do.
Brook Benton was a defining example of suave. How I wish performers today could bring this level of class & talent back to the stage.
Nobody around today.....
If only.....
You said it all.
He didn't get fame he deserved. Miss you..
One of the greatest to come out of South Carolina.
Lugoff
It's Friday afternoon 5/17/2024 and it's raining here in Georgia.I just came in from work and something in me just had to listen once again to this sooo beautiful, I was born on 1/21/1961 I feel at times I should've been born earlier, these are the times, music artist and songs written and sung then touches my inner soul, ❤❤ ❤
has to be one of the greatest singers in American music history.
Marvellous Brook Benton ! This song is magical in your voice and interpretation !
My Mother is from Georgia and she loved this song as I do. I dedicate this tune to you Ma. Wish you were still here
God bless!! : (
Us Georgians have seen many rainy nights in Georgia, alot of times sitting on the front porch with loved ones. RIP to your Mother.
Rest in peace to your dear Mum
I was stationed in Nui Dat Vietnam 69/70, & heard that song so many times I still know the words off by heart. It was very appropriate because depending on the season it rained every afternoon. When ever I hear that song it takes me back again, which is bitter sweet. A great song by a great singer.
This is one of those songs that everybody needs to just leave alone,
This is it - no covers wanted.
Great Band on this one too.
This man, sing this song like no other.
aishah striggles Me too! Can't explain why this song is so special to me but it is. I love it!
great voice!!!
Yes he does, NO one does this song better!!!
@@bynee64 I think you're forgetting Conway Twitty and Sam Moore
Seriously. I hadn’t known
Brook's facial expressions in this song !!! Truly shows how deep into his songs he was !!! Classic song, and beautiful voice !!
What a voice!!! This song gets to me every time I hear it. No one could sing it like he did.
Yeah nobody could sing it like him.. he's pure shit rubbish
He owns it !
Amen to that. I just listened to Conway Twitty do this song and nothing against Conway but he threw away the lyrics of the song and I didn’t feel it the way I do when Brooke Benton sings it. In fact at the end of the song Conway Twitty says “Aw Brooke, where are ya “?
Agreed. His smooth voice cannot be replicated
Conway and Sam Moore
this man died to early ,what a beautiful voice
The man was indeed a treasure unto his own country and the world, dear Geoff-of-Stanley. He was and still is a lovely gent.
Awww, this bring back bitter sweet memories. Every night this song would come on at the same time.
Hello 👋 Debbie Richardson
The lyricsof this song are the purest form of poetry...the vocals are simply full of sadness, sentiement, feelings...SOUL ! This man was a great singer and performer. One of my preferredl Amercian singers. R.I.P.
Fantastic. Brook if you are watching from up there, we miss you.
Best song that year it came out. Lord, something about made me feel like crying.
When I heard this song the first time about 22 years ago, I was mesmerized by his voice! It is so calming and soothe
Hello 👋 Aurenita Pedrazzi
This is my father favorite song . R.I.P POPS LOVE YOU
When I was a child and teen whenever it rained the local radio station would play this song regardless of whether it was day or night. It brings such good memories of life in Georgia, looking out the front door watching the rain. Beautiful song and just that much special to me because I live in Georgia.
Hello 👋 Romaine Richardson
Nice to hear that about Brook. 1970 my mate & I driving around Del City, Okla on LS of D, melting into the upholstery of a 62 Rambler American, it was so sweet. Then it began to rain while the sun shone softly. Steve & I chuckled & cried.
I've NEVER heard a song sung with SO MUCH emotion! Incredible.
Why has the world more or less forgotten this great singer and all round entertainer Sat in his dressing room twice when he came to England had great conversation with him wonderful man play him every day
This was when music was pure, music. Excellent.
MAN!! What a Great Song, sung by one of the finest vocalists EVER! Brook Benton
had a FABulous voice- incredible range, bass thru tenor. Can't think of ANY song that expresses the pain of loneliness like this one does.
This is one of the best songs ever.
...The Talent is Supreme...The Emotion Is Raw...The Words Hold You Spellbound...
This has to be my favorite song. I discovered this song when I was 13 years old and by far it is my most played song ever. I like this live version even better than the classic recording. Brook Benton is one of my favorite singers and one of the greatest ever..
This song should get the world award for the best tearjerker of all time,shit! I been cryin' to it nigh on 50 years!
That the dear Alrobin's soul is still open unto good music only validates the rest of us, even though slightly younger.
Ditto
Old white guy who loves this song.
Truly, such soul.... dude got it locked up. Peace
Book Benton has been the love of my life since my teenage years and still going at 73. I hear his songs usually when I feel in need of immediate magic to have the day's disppointment disappear for that moment and spend these minutes with Brook and Sam Cooke. Of course, I give all my problems to Abba Father through my Savior Jesus Christ, but enjoy the gifts of Brook and Sam.
Deeply understood, dear Adelina Defender, deeply understood.
Hope most of you know that tony joe white wrote this classic
Are you still in the land of the living Adelina.
Hello 👋 Adelina Defender
It still sound like it did In the 80 still the best 2024❤
Who is the sick people that dislike this song? Omg really?
They are in their graves before they even get there my dear Monique, they are in their graves.
Marco Villani Lol! Truth.
***** Thanks!, and I don't mean to come across as morbid but this song brings back memories of LOVE for those of us who have truly known it in that we are somehow transported to that boxcar with this man and while the scenario may not be the same somehow the distance, the rain and the way he sings it makes us want to hold the photo of a loved one or a guitar and think of him or her.
Thats right Marco and for people who do not undersrand nor like it they are missing out.
Monique Harrell Happy Valentine's Day Monique and I truly hope that you have someone to share this special day with who sends you flowers as I get a hunch you truly deserve.
My father loved this song. I wish you were still here miss you daddy. Willie meyer rip 😢
I was in Georgia in 1967, training in the Army, getting ready to go to Nam in 1968. I remember the rainy nights in Georgia, it was a nice part of my life back then.
As a railroad man, love this song.
I played this video for my Mother a year ago and ever since whenever she visits I have to put this on...I think she's looked/listen to this video 2000x..Every morning she dances to this...Ma (Dorothy Mae) this is your song. I love you...and I love that we dance to this song. Vena
I don't live in Georgia, I don't live in the USA, I live in a suburb near Paris (France) and everytime It's raining I have to hear to this song... It a very powerful song to me and I don't know why actually... Power of music I guess.
The "POWER OF MUSIC" is only upon many of us, dear HailMaryrunquicksee, as regards this song. You have articulated what many in the world feel and get.
This song makes me cry....it's raining all over the world....brilliant brook,
Songs like this touch the soul.That's what this world is missing now days.
Under rated indeed. His annunciation is as great as Sinatra but with obvious soul. Amazing performer !
Lord, I could listen to this song a million times and never get tired of it. The live version or the original, it makes no difference, I love the sadness and beauty of this wonderful song.
Whenever I hear this song it’s gives me a pleasant melancholy feeling. I just love it….what a voice.
pure class .
This man, sounds so good!
Nev
Just the greatest voice of all time and I'm 79.
Agreed 👍
The Tony Joe White song will never die, so long as we still have access to Brook Benton's exceptional version of this finely crafted classic.
Regards, IAN in Oz
A virtuoso performance, the last 30-40 seconds are absolutely some of the greatest notes I've ever heard, very,very moving.
Yes the finale is great...
Yes it does and he had the moves and looks to match. ❤😢😢
My heart just breaks every time I hear this...
You too?! Wow! I don't know how many times i have heard it on Repeat.
Paul Barile Mine, too ....
Paul Barile man sane here! Idk why but I'll listen to it over and over again feeling both good and sad. Such a beautiful song!
Never knew of a song that could make me smile and cry at the same time...
The lyrics are so very beautiful and in the voice of Brook Benton they make this song unforggetable. Such passionate singing, such great voice. Simply beautiful.
Brook Benton....where are you son....words of Conway Twitty....what a lost for both glamorous souls !#!#!=#!!
written by the great Tony Joe White. After hearing Benton's version of the song he said that Benton taught him how to sing his own song properly.
+kelteckid Fantastic comment about a fantastic song!
I just listened to Tony sing it for the first time and he even says that before he launches into an equally wonderful version of his own.
The ability to tug heartstrings so, only comes from a graceful soul.
@@aylbdrmadison1051 Yes, good version by Brook Benton (what a great voice) but I prefer Tony Joe White's later version AFTER he'd heard Benton sing it so well. TJW just sang and played it with his guitar and occasional flashes of harp. It's a hobo song and Brook is a cabaret artist with large backing-listen to the last couple of choruses and maybe you'll hear what I mean.
@@ianroyle364 I concur. I heard Brooks as a youngster on top 40. But Tony grew into this song and the proof is in the listening.
My mother-in-law loved Brook Benton too. What a great singer. His MoonLight In Vermont is beautiful also.
Great performance.He lives the song as he sings it.
An absolute pleasure to sit here and listen to this wonderful entertainer
One of the greatest songs ever written, love it, Mr. Brook Benton, such an amazing voice.
8-14-24 Such a GREAT SMOOTH VOCALIST
First heard this song when I was six years old. I was with my parents on a trip to Nashville. Ironically it was raining. Great memory. Love his version the best!
This song brings me back to 1969/70. Good memories.
Absolutely love this song. No other version can compare...
Conway Twitty and Sam Moore topped this
Tony Joe White wrote it, and also does a stellar job. Just him and his acoustic on an empty stage. You will love it.
@@RJ1999x yes this version is the best
@@pstick9934 Conway
Thanx and thanx again and again brook for bringing us together
a voice to melt a million hearts
So many rainy, rainy nights that have been and will be. Brook Benton and this song always makes them better for me. Thanks for posting
Many a night after work, you and I spent hour after hour building hot rods ........ your music was always there to "build" my spirit when things were not going so well. Oh how a 3 minute song by Brook could lift one's spirit and re-energize you! YUP ...... 3 minutes of Brook for another hour of work! Today everyone needs a power drink, we only needed great music!!!!! Has our youth turned into wimps?????? NA, we lost all the good singers to rap! YEA but Brook will live long past the rap, he's real!
You said it ..For sure
Amen!
***** You can't go wrong hearing this song... This is classic at its very best......Timeless!
GYPSY RIDER I hear ya loud & clear Gypsy Rider.
OHHHHHH, THIS MAN CAN ABSOLUTELY SING. SO BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME. THANK YOU, SO VERY VERY MUCH.
One of my favorite male vocalists. And a beautiful rendition of Rainy Night in Georgia.
Billy Eckstein, Brook Benton, Lou Rawls are from another era ... we will never see singers like these guys ... music is not taught anymore to the kids.
x
Pure Class, sung brilliantly.
The band were absolutely fantastic too.
Brook Benton was a Legend in his own time this is such a Beautiful song with so much meaning to it ❤💖💗💕♥💜❤💖💗💕♥
What a rare voice. Every time I hear Brook Benton He Blows my mind!
Beautiful song done with feeling listen to it very very careful and you can see the type of night he is singing about brings a tear to my eyes ............Thank you Mr Benton
I saw Brook Benton in 1976 he was supporting the Stylisitics at the Manchester Free Trade Hall... He was brilliant.....
Touchdown Brook! You OWN this tune! Rest in peace.
I only pray im as handsome as this man at that age..
+I YAM BLACK BUTT, Me too.
Takes me back to army basic training in GA and then eventually to the Nam
Gold voice from the gold age of music . Mythic song .
Everytime I hear this Brook Benton of Rai ny Night in Gorgia.It's ad if though I heardfor the first time.I had a stroke 4 months ago and Brook's albums have help heal me.Thank you Mr Benton.RIP
think im gonna put him in my legends playlist
Where did all the talent go?it's like we were blessed with people who could sing ,write music, play instruments, and full of Love and Soul
Now it's pre-packaged and full of hate, filth and decadent
Oh man, he had a voice. I fell in love with him when my mom used to play his songs. Umm ummm umm.
Just beautiful
I love this guy. What a great voice. Some people are very special and he is one for sure.
Beautiful voice.
This my grandfather cousin Jessie Peay ,Brook Peay aka Brook Benton
Aristocracy. Serious aristocracy.
WOW, he could sing good ! Where was he from ?
I'm related to Brook Benton too, we are cousins!
Where is Brook from , what state ?
South Carolina
GOD must .....has to be....enjoying the hell out of the magnificent song/writers he's taken to heaven
Takes me to another time and place. Haunting. Thanks to Tony Joe White for a great song sung by so many of the greats. This is one of the best.
Yet another great artist who was taken from us much too early. RIP
No rap, no beef , no shooting, no fighting, no.killing just music ,just music,2/26/22.
listened to this these past 42 years ... still not fed up with it ..
Feel this song deep in my heart, brings out so many emotions. Never will forget it .
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