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• Ray Cee from MnThe truth is that Stephen Stills played Bass on "Let It Rain". Bobby Whitlock says so. True Story.
• Gary Sanning from TennesseeBass player, "Carl Radle", was Stephen Stills.
• Rick J from Pleasanton Ca.Wow! I had no Idea Stephen Stills was involved with this song. I love Stephen Stills music, as well as Eric Claptons. The Bass lines are awsome no matter who played them. Being a bass player, that's what stood out to me in the song. It always made me happy,and want to turn up the radio volume and even dance a little LOL. 50 years worth.
• Josh M from Champaign, IlI thought the same thing, Ukiahone, especially with the touch of Hindu spiritualism hinted at in the lyric: "Now I know the secret; there is nothing that I lack". Makes sense since Clapton and Harrison were good friends.
• Ric12string from CaliforniaBobby Whitlock, who played organ on the song, has stated that Stephen Stills DID, in fact, play the bass on this track. According to Bobby, Clapton was dissatisfied with the mix of the song as Delaney Bramlett had mixed it and Clapton took the master tapes to Criteria Studios, in Miami, to have Tom Dowd remix the song. Stephen Stills was in the studio as Clapton and Dowd reworked the mix. Bobby states that the bass part was removed and Stills played the bass part. Whitlock specifies that he played it "with a pick." Here is a link to the video where Bobby reveals this: https://youtu.be/_emJy60ZPwM
• Ukiahone from UsThese are great contributions from incredible musicians in a musically awesome moment in time. But for me when I peel back all the layers of sound on this song I ultimately hear the blueprint image of none other than the one "Mr George Harrison". But that's just me.
• Kurt from SeattleWho is singing the 'Let it Rain! Let it Rain!" at the end? It does not sound like Clapton to me.
• Pat Barrett from Rosedale MdWhat is the background scenery? Is somewhere in Maryland?
• Amine from FranceOne of the rare songs where Clapton tries some Mixolydian mode on stage (not in early live versions but in the 80's) , and the result is wonderful. He does n't seem to master the mode completely but it ends up with a mix of pentatonic and mixolydian that brings tears to my eyes.
• Michael from AlabamaRe: Rita Coolidge on backing vocals. The single was released in 1972, but the track was recorded in 1970.
• John from BostonEric Clapton - Lead guitar and vocals
  Carl Radle - Bass
  Stephen Stills - Guitar (the echoed solo on the instrumental middle part), vocals
  Delaney Bramlett - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  Bonnie Bramlett - Backing vocals
  Leon Russell - Piano
  Bobby Whitlock - Organ
  Jim Gordon - Drums
  Jerry Allison - Backing vocals
  Sonny Curtis - Backing vocals
  Rita Coolidge - Backing vocals
• Chuck from South Milwaukee, WiCan anybody definitevly tell me who is playing piano on "Let it Rain". It is either John Simon or Leon Russell based on what I see from the album credits on-line. John Simon indicates he's not sure.
• Joe from Smith, AbThe voice on the verses sounds more like Stills than Clapton.
• Brad from University Place, WaWhere do all of you get your "first-hand" information?
• Martia from Nashville, Tn, TnOne more note of clarification: when I said you could hear Stills on the chorus, I meant he was SINGING ECHOES during the chorus (B Section) of the song. Coincidentally, he had a chorusing effect rack on his Gibson (probly that white Firebird he loved to play during the 70s). And sorry, Tim from Minnesota: Stills did not play the ride (lead part during the middle of the song); he played the backing riff that you hear first in the song and throughout it. Clapton and his Strat laid down the ride. Sheesh...I need some more coffee. That is all.
• Martia from Nashville, Tn, TnNo, Stills didn't play bass. He played the Gibson guitar playing the riff you hear throughout the song. Clapton played Brownie, his favorite Fender Strat. Toward the end you can hear Stills echoing on the chorus. He and Clapton fought it out to be the Last Axe Standing, and it looked like Stills was gonna win, but Clapton throws a little run just as Stills' chorus sustain decays and the tape stops. I wasn't aware that there were any female voices on this song. I doubt sincerely that Coolidge was on this song----she was avoiding both Clapton and Stills by '72, and for 2 very different reasons ;)
• Matt from Pleasanton, CaAlways thought that Stephen Stills did the bass on this song. Regardless of who did it, it was excellent!
• Tim from North Mankato, MnAfter stints with John Mayall, Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton was tired of playing "Guitar God". He enjoyed touring with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends - being part of an ensemble. Clapton's first solo album (1970) was recorded with the Delaney & Bonnie band. (Delaney & Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell, future Dominos Radle, Gordon & Whitlock - with help from guests including George Harrison, Rita Coolidge and Stephen Stills.) When it comes time for the (memorable) guitar solo on "Let It Rain", Eric lets Stephen Stills do the duties.
• Vanessa from Schnecksville, PaGeorge Harrison also sings backing vocals on this song.
• Scott from Boston, MaThere is also a 19-minute version of this song on the Derek and the Dominos' "Live at the Fillmore" album. It features an extended instrumental jam, including a great drum solo by Jim Gordon.
• Scott from Boston, MaI'd also like to point out that Carl Radle's bass on this song is awesome.
• Confidential from Confidential, NyThis song is one of Clapton's best songs I ever heard. It has such a bright mood, whether or not it's supposed to be.
• Scott from Boston, MaOf all Clapton's solo songs, this is my favorite. It's probably my second favorite all-time Clapton song after "Layla".
• Muffy from Poway, CaThe best song ever. Period.
• Mark from Twin Cities Metro Area, MnThere seem to be a lot of great "Rain" songs.
  "Rain on the Roof" Lovin Spoonful, The Beatles, "Rain", "Have You Ever Seen It Rain"
  to mention a few.
  I agree. This is a great song. Very moody.
• Dan from Kingston, Canadaone of the finest songs off ALL time- Clapton's guitar on this song is breathtaking
• Julian from Anaheim, Caone of my personal favorites
• Wyatt from Oak Park, IlI know man, a shining example of happy sunshine music
• Tom from Port Kent, NyOne of Claptons best...This song puts you in such a good mood.

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