@revivalrecords It may also be worth noting that the song was co-written by Neil Sedaka, who passed away a few days ago.

The Wikipedia article for this song has a nice account of how it ended up being recorded by Francis:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupid_Cupid

#NeilSedaka #HowardGreenfield #ConnieFrancis #StupidCupid #AldonMusic

Stupid Cupid - Wikipedia

"Crying in the Rain" is a song by #HowardGreenfield with music by #CaroleKing, originally recorded by American duo #theEverlyBrothers. Their version was released as a single on 22nd December 1961, peaking at number six on the US #Billboard Hot 100 in February 1962. The song was a collaboration between Greenfield and King, both of whom worked for music publisher #AldonMusic at the time. On a whim, two Aldon songwriting partnerships decided to switch partners for a day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UntuPVcvd0
"Crying In The Rain" By: The Everly Brothers (Lyrics)

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"Crying in the Rain" is a song composed by #CaroleKing with lyrics by #HowardGreenfield, originally recorded by American duo #theEverlyBrothers. Their version was released as a single on 22nd December 1961, peaking at number six on the US #Billboard Hot 100 in February 1962. The song was a collaboration between Greenfield and King, both of whom worked for music publisher #AldonMusic at the time. On a whim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_6qQEyCSv8
The Everly Brothers - Crying In The Rain

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