single · August 1, 1987
Happy When It Rains
Artificial PlasticSee this day
alternativeindie rockshoegaze
The B-side "Everything's Alright" is a stark, haunting ballad that stands in contrast to the melodic, if grim, title track.
- "Happy When It Rains" was the first single from The Jesus and Mary Chain's second album, Darklands.
- The single was released on 1 August 1987.
- The song features backing vocals from Karen Reid of The Primitives.
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in 1983, known for their noisy, feedback-drenched sound and melancholic, often controversial lyrics. By 1987, they had moved from Creation Records to the independent label Blanco y Negro, with "Happy When It Rains" marking their first single for the new label.
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