Kentucky Rain

"Kentucky Rain"
Single by Elvis Presley
B-side"My Little Friend"
ReleasedJanuary 29, 1970
RecordedFebruary 19, 1969
StudioAmerican Sound, Memphis
GenreCountry, soft rock
Length3:20
LabelRCA Victor
Songwriter(s)Eddie Rabbitt, Dick Heard
Producer(s)Chips Moman
Elvis Presley singles chronology
"Don't Cry Daddy"
(1969) 		"Kentucky Rain"
(1970) 		"The Wonder Of You"
(1970)

"Kentucky Rain" is a 1970 song written by Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard and recorded by Elvis Presley. It was recorded at American Sound Studio and features then session pianist Ronnie Milsap.[1] Other musicians on the record include Bobby Wood on piano, Bobby Emmons on organ, Reggie Young on guitar, Tommy Cogbill on bass and Gene Chrisman on drums.[2] The song and session was produced by Felton Jarvis (RCA Victor) and Chips Moman (American Sound Studio of Memphis). It was certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying United States sales of more than a million copies.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. ^ "Elvis Presley Recording Sessions". Keithflynn.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.