April Showers
Jackie Wilson · Other Songs - Jackie Wilson
Life is not a highway strewn with flowers
Still it holds a goodly share of bliss
When the sun gives way to April showers
Here is the point you should never miss
Though April showers may come your way
They bring the flowers that bloom in May
So if it's raining, have no regrets
Because it isn't raining rain, you know
(It's raining violets)
And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along
And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along
Still it holds a goodly share of bliss
When the sun gives way to April showers
Here is the point you should never miss
Though April showers may come your way
They bring the flowers that bloom in May
So if it's raining, have no regrets
Because it isn't raining rain, you know
(It's raining violets)
And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along
And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along
April Showers - Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson's 1958 recording of April Showers stands as a pivotal moment in rock and roll history, marking his transition from R&B to rock while retaining his signature vocal warmth. As one of the first rockabilly covers of the song, Wilson's version reimagined the original rhythm and blues track with a driving guitar line and a tempo that defined the emerging genre. His delivery blended the smoothness of his earlier ballads with the energy of the rock era, showcasing his versatility as a performer. The track remains a staple of rock and roll anthologies and continues to be celebrated for its role in bridging the gap between traditional R&B and the new sound of the late 1950s.