Let It Rain (Delta Goodrem song)

"Let It Rain" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, co-written by Goodrem with Matthew Copley and Marla Altschuler. It was released on 6 January 2020 by Sony Music Australia. The song was written in the wake of the devastating 2019–2020 bushfires in Australia. A live, stripped-down version of the song was first uploaded on Goodrem's Instagram page on New Year's Day 2020.[1]

"Let It Rain"
Single by Delta Goodrem
Released6 January 2020 (2020-01-06)
RecordedJanuary 2020
Length2:45
LabelSony Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Delta Goodrem
  • Matthew Copley
  • Marla Altschuler
Delta Goodrem singles chronology
"Welcome to Earth"
(2018)		 "Let It Rain"
(2020)		 "Keep Climbing"
(2020)
Music video
"Let It Rain" on YouTube

Goodrem recorded a full studio version, with all proceeds of the single to go towards the bushfire relief effort. This version was made available for download on 6 January, and quickly topped the Australian iTunes chart.[2] The song was also a minor hit in Hungary and Scotland. The song has been used by 7 News and the Nine Network to promote fundraising efforts.[3][4]

Live performances

The song was first performed live as part of Goodrem's set at the internationally televised bushfire benefit concert Fire Fight Australia, and a live recording of the song was included on the charity compilation Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief,[5] which debuted at number one on the ARIA albums chart.[6]

The song was also performed live a few days later on the Today show as part of a special episode broadcast from Lakes Entrance, one of the areas affected by the fires.[7]

Music video

A music video for the song was uploaded to Goodrem's YouTube channel on 8 January. The video was shot in monochrome and shows her performing the song on a grand piano in a large empty recording studio. The video was directed by Goodrem herself.[8]

Charts
Chart performance for "Let It Rain"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 90
Australia Artist Singles (ARIA)[10] 9
Australia Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] 1
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] 35
Scotland (OCC)[13] 60
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[14] 51

Release history
List of release dates, showing formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 6 January 2020
Sony Music Australia [15]

References
  1. "Delta Goodrem on Instagram". Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2020 – via Instagram.
  2. "Delta Goodrem Tops Australian iTunes Charts with Bushfire Relief Single "Let It Rain"". SBS. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  3. 7 News [@7NewsAustralia] (7 January 2020). "They're the harrowing photos that capture the heartbreak and utter devastation of Australia's bushfire crisis..." (Tweet). Retrieved 10 January 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. Nine Network [@Channel9] (11 January 2020). "Across Australia, Aussies battling catastrophic fires need your help..." (Tweet). Retrieved 11 January 2020 – via Twitter.
  5. "Artists Unite for Fire Fight - JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  6. "Artists Unite for Fire Fight Debuts at #1". ARIA. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. "Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain (Today)". YouTube. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  8. "Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain on YouTube". Retrieved 8 January 2020 – via YouTube.
  9. "ARIA Chart Watch #560". auspOp. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  10. "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  11. "Australia Digital Song Sales Chart: January 18, 2020". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  12. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  14. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  15. "Let It Rain – Single by Delta Goodrem". Apple Music. Australia. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
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