Listening to the Rain
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 2 (1968-1974) [Bear Family] [1995]
I'm looking out the window at the rain the night is driving me crazy
It's just as cold inside all the warmth is gone without my baby
And in my mind something stirs and my lips start crying out your name
I'm sittin' here wondering where you are and listening to the rain.
The beating on the window can't compare with the beating that I'm taking
The window's gonna hold but look at me I'm already breaking
Mem'ries tugging at my heart and it's gonna break beneath the strain
While I'm sittin' here wondering where you are and listening to the rain.
--- Instrumental ---
My mind has got you pictured in the arms and in the heart of some new love
I've tried to black it out but all my mind can see is him and you love
Knowing that it might be true that's the thing that's causing all my pain
While I'm a sittin' here wondering where you are and listening to the rain.
While I'm a sittin' here wondering where you are and listening to the rain...
Listening to the Rain
Listening to the Rain captures the Osborne Brothers at a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing the high-energy bluegrass sound that defined their work during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Known for their innovative use of the electric bass and a driving rhythm section, the duo transformed traditional bluegrass into a more modern, accessible style. This recording reflects their ability to blend instrumental virtuosity with emotive vocal harmonies, a hallmark of their extensive discography. While often celebrated for their instrumental prowess, the Brothers also excelled at crafting songs that resonated with listeners through their dynamic performances. This track stands as a testament to their enduring influence on the genre, highlighting the technical precision and emotional depth that made them one of the most significant acts in American roots music history.