Rainin In Paradize
Rainin In Paradize is the first single released from Manu Chao's Fourth Studio Album, La Radiolina. The song was first released on the artist's official website as a free download during the month of June, 2007 before it was officially released on July 2nd through digital outlets such as iTunes worldwide. It is a large step away from Chao's previous releases and is the first song sung in either English or Spanish since the Próxima Estación: Esperanza album (since Sibérie m'était contéee was a French-only album).
Track Listings
Limited Free Download (2007)
- "Rainin In Paradize"
Digital EP (2007)
- "Rainin In Paradize" (Radio Edit)
- "La Chuchara"
- "Panik Panik"
- "Rainin In Paradize" (Album Version)
Music Videos
Wozniak Version
The first video released for the song was an animated video directed by Wozniak and Manu Chao. It was released on YouTube by Nacional Records on June 4th, 20071. The visuals are much like those of the Sibérie m'était contéee album art.
Kusturica Version
A second video was released on June 30th on YouTube by Nacional Records2. This one is a live action video with Manu Chao and a three members of La Colifata (named Eduardo, Hugo and Alejandro)3 driving around Buenos Aires in the rain. One by one, Manu drops the passengers off until he is reunited with them in the end. The film features many images of suffering in the world. It was directed by Emir Kusturica.
75 Version
A third video was released on June 30th as well on YouTube by Nacional Records4. It was directed by 75 Prod and is once again animated.
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