It's Raining – Shakin' Stevens

This track by Shakin' Stevens spent two weeks in the UK top 10 in 1981.

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Thirty years ago this week, It's raining by Shakin' Stevens was at its highest position of number 10 in the UK singles chart for the second and final week. It had entered the top 40 three weeks previously at number 40. After dropping from its peak position, the song remained in the top 40 for a further three weeks.

It's raining was released on the Epic record label and was certified silver. It was the third and final track taken from the platinum-selling, number 1 album Shaky and was the fourth consecutive top 10 hit for Shakin' Stevens.

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UK singles chart for the week ending 31 October 1981

1. It's my party – Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin
2. Happy birthday – Altered Images
3. O superman – Laurie Anderson
4. Absolute beginners – Jam
5. Birdie song (birdie dance) – Tweets
6. Every little thing she does is magic – Police
7. Thunder in the mountains – Toyah
8. A good year for the roses – Elvis Costello
9. Labelled with love – Squeeze
10. It's raining – Shakin' Stevens