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| − | |image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}} |
+ | |image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}} |
| + | |artist = Ariana Grande |
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| − | |released = {{Date|month=8|day=17|year=2018}} |
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+ | |released = {{Date|month=8|day=17|year=2018}} |
| + | |studio = MXM Studios<br />{{Small|(Los Angeles, California)}} |
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| − | |length = 0:37 |
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| − | |writer = Bob Gaudio |
+ | |writer = Bob Gaudio |
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+ | |album = Sweetener |
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+ | |album link = Sweetener (album) |
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+ | |label = [[Republic Records]] |
| + | |producer = [[Ilya Salmanzadeh|Ilya]], [[Max Martin]] |
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+ | |next track = Blazed |
| − | |credits = raindrops (an angel cried) |
+ | |credits = raindrops (an angel cried) |
| − | |creditslink = Credits and personnel#Raindrops (An Angel Cried) |
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+ | |creditslink = Credits and personnel#Raindrops (An Angel Cried) |
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+ | |video = Ariana Grande - Raindrops (Official Video) |
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| − | "'''Raindrops (An Angel Cried)'''" (stylized in all lowercase) is the opening track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It was released through [[Republic Records]] on August 17, 2018 |
+ | "'''Raindrops (An Angel Cried)'''" (stylized in all lowercase) is the opening track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It was released through [[Republic Records]] on August 17, 2018. |
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| + | A live version of the song is featured on ''[[K Bye For Now (SWT Live)]]'', which was released on December 23, 2019. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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| + | "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" was praised by critics for completely showing Grande's vocals. |
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''The Irish Time''{{'}}s Louis Bruton, said: "Grande presents grief and recovery in a very open and honest way."<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/ariana-grande-sweetener-celebrating-the-art-of-being-okay-1.3599455 Ariana Grande: Sweetener – celebrating the art of being okay]</ref> In ''TheRed&Black'', Abby McGill wrote about the song: "a short 38-second intro showcasing Grande's effortlessly beautiful vocals and her range, leaving fans wishing the intro was longer. Grande uses the first song on some of her albums as an introduction to the theme of the album. However, with this release, each song gives the listener something different."<ref>[https://www.redandblack.com/culture/review-ariana-grande-s-sweetener-brings-angelic-vocals-with-most/article_fd7d0c40-a4e5-11e8-a3e1-1f168cef1ee9.html Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ brings angelic vocals with most personal album to date]</ref> |
''The Irish Time''{{'}}s Louis Bruton, said: "Grande presents grief and recovery in a very open and honest way."<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/ariana-grande-sweetener-celebrating-the-art-of-being-okay-1.3599455 Ariana Grande: Sweetener – celebrating the art of being okay]</ref> In ''TheRed&Black'', Abby McGill wrote about the song: "a short 38-second intro showcasing Grande's effortlessly beautiful vocals and her range, leaving fans wishing the intro was longer. Grande uses the first song on some of her albums as an introduction to the theme of the album. However, with this release, each song gives the listener something different."<ref>[https://www.redandblack.com/culture/review-ariana-grande-s-sweetener-brings-angelic-vocals-with-most/article_fd7d0c40-a4e5-11e8-a3e1-1f168cef1ee9.html Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ brings angelic vocals with most personal album to date]</ref> |
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== Live performances == |
== Live performances == |
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| − | Grande debuted "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" live on August 20, 2018 at [[The Sweetener Sessions]]. |
+ | Grande debuted "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" live on August 20, 2018 at [[The Sweetener Sessions]]. The song was a regular part of the setlist of Grande's Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18, 2019. |
== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* With a duration of 37 seconds, this is Grande's shortest song to date. |
* With a duration of 37 seconds, this is Grande's shortest song to date. |
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| + | * This song was written by Grande's late grandfather's best friend, however she didn't know until after she recorded it. |
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| + | * The song acts as the opening song to Grande's [[Sweetener World Tour]]. |
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| + | == Videos == |
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| + | <gallery widths="130" spacing="small"> |
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| + | Raindrops (an angel cried) |
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| + | Ariana Grande - raindrops (an angel cried) (Audio) |
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| + | Ariana Grande - Raindrops (Official Video) |
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| + | Ariana Grande - raindrops (an angel cried) (swt live) |
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| + | </gallery> |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Revision as of 14:22, 24 June 2020
"Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" (stylized in all lowercase) is the opening track from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener. It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018.
A live version of the song is featured on K Bye For Now (SWT Live), which was released on December 23, 2019.
Background
Grande confirmed the song on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on May 1, 2018, saying that it's one of the last tracks she recorded for Sweetener and it serves as an intro of sorts to the album.[1] Grande revealed that the song covers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' "An Angel Cried". Savan Kotecha tweeted: "The 'raindrops' story is unreal. I'll never forget that afternoon. Goosebumps".[2]
On June 26, 2018, Grande shared the song for her birthday along with its music video directed by Dave Meyers.[3]
Critical reception
"Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" was praised by critics for completely showing Grande's vocals.
The Irish Time's Louis Bruton, said: "Grande presents grief and recovery in a very open and honest way."[4] In TheRed&Black, Abby McGill wrote about the song: "a short 38-second intro showcasing Grande's effortlessly beautiful vocals and her range, leaving fans wishing the intro was longer. Grande uses the first song on some of her albums as an introduction to the theme of the album. However, with this release, each song gives the listener something different."[5]
Live performances
Grande debuted "Raindrops (An Angel Cried)" live on August 20, 2018 at The Sweetener Sessions. The song was a regular part of the setlist of Grande's Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18, 2019.
Trivia
- With a duration of 37 seconds, this is Grande's shortest song to date.
- This song was written by Grande's late grandfather's best friend, however she didn't know until after she recorded it.
- The song acts as the opening song to Grande's Sweetener World Tour.
Videos
Gallery
“deep breaths, tight chest, life, death” To view the Raindrops (An Angel Cried) gallery, click here.
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Lyrics
When raindrops fell down from the sky
The day you left me, an angel cried
Oh, she cried, an angel cried
She cried
References
- ↑ JustJared - Ariana Grande Reveals Title of Fourth Album: 'Sweetener'
- ↑ Twitter - Savan Kotecha about "Raindrops"
- ↑ Twitter - Snippet of 'Raindrops'
- ↑ Ariana Grande: Sweetener – celebrating the art of being okay
- ↑ Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ brings angelic vocals with most personal album to date