Let It Rain (Delta Goodrem song) explained

Let It Rain
Cover:	Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain (Official Single Cover).jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Delta Goodrem
Recorded:	January 2020
Label:	Sony Music
Prev Title:	Welcome to Earth
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Keep Climbing
Next Year:	2020

"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]

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 (2020)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[9]	90
Australia Artist Singles (ARIA)^[10]	9
Australia Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[11]	1

Release history

Region ! scope="col"

Date	Format(s)	Label
Various	6 January 2020			^[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Delta Goodrem on Instagram. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/deltagoodrem/2211561601847695059 . 25 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. 8 January 2020.
2. Web site: Delta Goodrem Tops Australian iTunes Charts with Bushfire Relief Single "Let It Rain". SBS. 8 January 2020.
3. 7NewsAustralia. 1214317004267474944. They're the harrowing photos that capture the heartbreak and utter devastation of Australia's bushfire crisis.... 7 News. 7 January 2020. 10 January 2020.
4. Channel9. 1215763449831219201. Across Australia, Aussies battling catastrophic fires need your help.... Nine Network. 11 January 2020. 11 January 2020.
5. Web site: Artists Unite for Fire Fight - JB Hi-Fi. JB Hi-Fi. 21 March 2020.
6. Web site: Artists Unite for Fire Fight Debuts at #1. ARIA. 21 March 2020. 21 March 2020.
7. Web site: Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain (Today). YouTube. 21 February 2020. 21 March 2020.
8. Web site: Delta Goodrem - Let It Rain on YouTube. YouTube. 8 January 2020.
9. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #560. auspOp. 18 January 2020. 18 January 2020. 4 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404054204/https://www.auspop.com.au/2020/1/aria-chart-watch-560/. dead.
10. Web site: ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 January 2020. 18 January 2020.
11. Web site: Australia Digital Song Sales Chart: January 18, 2020. Billboard. 2 January 2013. July 15, 2020.
12. Web site: Let It Rain – Single by Delta Goodrem. Apple Music. 6 January 2020. 8 January 2020. Australia.