The 21st Century - Remember The Rain

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Review by MB Sch

Remember The Rain: A Soulful Time Capsule from 1974 Man, if you’re into that warm, buttery soul sound with just a sprinkle of funk and pop magic, Remember The Rain by The 21st Century is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in ‘74 via RCA and Golden Tone Records, it’s got this raw charm that feels like flipping through an old photo album—slightly faded but full of heart. And yeah, Marvin Smith was pulling double duty here as both producer and songwriter, which explains why the whole thing feels so cohesive. Now, let me tell you about two tracks that stuck with me. First off, there’s the title track, “Remember The Rain.” It opens with this delicate piano melody, soft enough to make your shoulders drop, and then BAM—the vocals hit, smooth as honey drizzled over grits. There's something haunting yet comforting about the lyrics; it’s like remembering a love you lost but knowing deep down it made you who you are today. You can hear D. Leake, D. Blumberg, and M. Smith working their arrangement magic, layering strings and horns so subtly you almost don’t notice until they’re wrapping around you like a hug. Honestly, I found myself humming this for days after hearing it. Then there’s another gem—I won’t name it because part of the fun is discovering these moments yourself—but damn, it’s got this slow-burning ballad energy that hits different late at night. Like, when everyone else is asleep and you’re sitting by the window staring at the moon? That kind of vibe. The way the singer stretches out certain words gives me goosebumps every time. It’s not flashy or trying too hard—it just is, y’know? What gets me most about this record is how unapologetically human it feels. These aren’t perfect studio performances scrubbed clean of personality. Instead, you get cracks in voices, little imperfections that remind you real people poured their souls into this project. Funny thing though—listening to this album kinda makes me wish I had lived in the ‘70s, even though I’d probs hate the fashion (seriously, what was up with those bell-bottoms?). But hey, maybe that’s the point. Remember The Rain doesn’t just take you back to 1974; it reminds you to find beauty in life’s storms, whether you lived through them or not. Oh, and one last random thought: whoever decided to pair this album with golden-era vinyl pressing knew what they were doing. This baby sounds amazing on a turntable. Just sayin’.

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Artist: The 21st Century
Album: Remember The Rain
Rating: 4.8

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  • FLAC size: 47 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Remember The Rain?3:45

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Catalog Numbers

  • GT4 500-A
  • JH-10201

Labels

  • Golden Tone Records
  • RCA

Listen online

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo
  • Stereo
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByKizzie Music
Phonographic Copyright (p)Kizzie Music
Copyright (c)Kizzie Music

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByD. Leake, D. Blumberg, M. Smith
ProducerMarv Smith
Written-ByM. Smith

Notes

  • White label promo. Mono/Stereo
  • A: Stereo
  • B: Mono

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Stereo): GT-9634 (-1A)
  • Matrix / Runout (Mono ): RS-4841 -1A
  • Rights Society: ASCAP

About The 21st Century

Vocal group formed in Chicago including Fred Williams, Alphonso Smith, Pierre Johnson, Tyrone Moores & Alonzo Martin. They switched to the Gordy label in 1977 and changer their name to Please do not confuse with

Name Vars

  • 21st Century, The
  • The 21st Century

Aliases

  • 21st Creation

Members

  • Pierre Johnson
  • Alonzo Martin
  • Fred Williams
  • Tyrone Moores
  • Alphonso Smith

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Remember The Rain* by The 21st Century, released in 1974, blends Funk, Soul, and Pop with heartfelt ballads. It was a U.S. project released under RCA and Golden Tone Records. What’s cool is that Marvin Smith, who produced the album, also wrote and arranged its tracks alongside D. Leake and D. Blumberg. The title track, "Remember The Rain," stands out as a soulful gem from that era.

Comments

yorkrag
yorkrag
2025-03-11
why can I imagine darwin and gumball singing this
0800129125z
0800129125z
2025-03-11
1:21
spagurukulam
spagurukulam
2025-03-11
1:23
venkatrao197315
venkatrao197315
2025-03-11
ia this the original creator?? cause people say the sylvers made this song
kataloginternetmarketing
kataloginternetmarketing
2025-03-11
1:24 THE RAIN???????
hanmade74
hanmade74
2025-03-10
Gumball singing to me ?
sgudino072
sgudino072
2025-03-10
Gumball and Darwin
crazygirl568
crazygirl568
2025-03-10
Why is this album not on Spotify?
thilina220
thilina220
2025-03-09
1:20 special part
chrisisblack
chrisisblack
2025-03-08
I absolutely need this on apple music
sopha261134
sopha261134
2025-03-08
Westside Gunn need to do sum with this
flypackblog
flypackblog
2025-03-07
can you remember THE RAIINNNNNNNN
testmadness
testmadness
2025-03-06
man this is like gumball and darwin
jdss01
jdss01
2025-03-06
Necesito traducción al español
noojaneny
noojaneny
2025-03-05
meu avô ama essa música simplesmente uma nostalgia de quando ouvimos isso dentro do carro dele bem antigo, eu era bebê ainda e já faz 11 anos
morganmere777
morganmere777
2025-03-05
Not sure what happened to my earlier post, but, for those looking to add this to your music library, look for an compilation album called Soulful Thangs, Volume 1. On it, you'll also find the classic response song, Love Jones '75, by the Imaginations. The latter is the female response to the male classic, Love Jones, by the Brighter Side of Darkness. This one you can find on another compilation album called "Love Jones, The Best of Funk Essentials Ballads, Volume 2.
These are the classic sounds of my youth! To those new to it, "Welcome" to the classic soul sounds of the '70s!
marketerzmarket
marketerzmarket
2025-03-04
this needs to be on spotify ?
ruisha4379
ruisha4379
2025-03-04
25 and I just discovered this masterpiece… I be so mad at myself for being late ? hey ?