Mandolin Rain -Bruce Hornsby & The Range (1987) 2/10/24

According to John Hornsby, today's Great Song of 1987 is about " missing someone badly; trying to pull through when so many things remind you of her–a tune, a ferry whistle, and mainly a summer storm."

John is the brother of Bruce Hornsby, and together they wrote "Mandolin Rain" for their group, Bruce Hornsby & the Range.

Of course, the song features the mandolin, played by group member David Mansfield.

(Note: A mandolin is an 8-stringed instrument similar to a lute and played with a pick like a guitar.)

The song was a huge hit in both the US and Canada, climbing to #1 on the Adult Contemporary Charts in both countries. Here in the States, it also reached #2 on the Album Rock Chart, and #4 on the Hot 100. It even cracked the Country Chart at #38!

"Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby & The Range: a "Great Song of 1987!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUWZB5Uoi90

Tomorrow: Elton's biggest hit of the '80s!