She also performed the track on the BBC Comic Relief charity appeal. The song as well as "I'm Scared" featured in the 2009 film, Bride Wars. Shows included The Royal Variety Show, New Year Live and various others. Release and background Promotion ĭuffy performed the song on various TV shows and broadcast festivals in order to promote the release. The song was released alongside three B-sides, one of which, titled "Smoke Without Fire" was written for the film An Education. Duffy performed "Rain on Your Parade" on several television shows including The Royal Variety Show and New Year Live, whilst it has since featured on several film soundtracks and compilation albums. The song's accompanying music video featured Duffy in a style never previously connected with her, with a complicated dance routine and violin players. It was called a "big, retro-sounding pop-soul number".Ĭommercially, the song was a moderate chart success, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top ten on the Italian FIMI Singles Chart. Musically, the song bears a striking resemblance to James Bond songs, making notable use of strings. It received positive reviews from critics, with many complimenting Duffy's vocals. The song marked a departure from the down-tempo soul and balladry of the original version of Rockferry, incorporating elements of R&B and soul. It is an up-tempo pop song in which Duffy uses an idiom for ruining her lover and their intentions. The song was written by Duffy and Rockferry collaborator Steve Booker and produced by Booker. It was released as the lead and only single from the deluxe album worldwide on 9 November 2008. " Rain on Your Parade" is a song by Welsh singer Duffy from the deluxe version of her debut studio album Rockferry (2008).
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