single · August 2, 1999
Why Does It Always Rain on Me?
Craft RecordingsSee this day
alternativeindie rockfolk rock
The title track from The Man Who became Travis's signature song, a mournful ballad that resonated widely and became an unlikely UK No. 1 hit.
- The single was re-released in 2000, reaching a new peak of number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2000.
- The accompanying music video, featuring a black-and-white performance on a deserted street, was directed byãngel Bosch.
Travis is a Scottish indie rock band formed in Glasgow in 1990. They are best known for their commercially successful albums and singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 1999, Travis stood at a career high following the success of their sophomore album, The Man Who.
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