Evelyn Freeman - Didnt It Rain You Got To Believe

Review by Fábio Rodriguez

Album Review: Didn’t It Rain / You Got To Believe by Evelyn Freeman Alright, let’s talk about this little gem from 1962. Evelyn Freeman’s Didn’t It Rain / You Got To Believe is one of those records that sneaks up on you. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t scream for attention, but once you give it a spin, it sinks its hooks in deep. Released under United Artists Records in France (yeah, France—stick that in your musical map), this Funk/Soul duo feels like a warm hug on a rainy day. And trust me, I mean that in the best way possible. First off, “Didn’t It Rain” hits hard right outta the gate. The track opens with this smoky groove that just oozes soul. Evelyn’s voice? Man, it’s smooth as butter melting over toast. She doesn’t overdo it; she lets the lyrics breathe, and they hit different because of it. There’s something raw yet polished about how she delivers lines like “didn’t it rain,” almost like she’s reminiscing while singing. You can feel the weight behind every word. This isn’t some cookie-cutter pop tune—it’s storytelling wrapped in melody. Honestly, after hearing it, you’ll find yourself humming it hours later without even realizing it. Then there’s “You Got To Believe.” If “Didn’t It Rain” is introspective, this one’s more like a pep talk set to music. T. Roberts and E. Freeman clearly knew what they were doing when they wrote this. The rhythm has this steady heartbeat vibe, like it’s daring you to get up and move. What sticks with me most is how Evelyn flips between soft persuasion and full-on conviction. One minute she’s whispering truths into your ear, the next she’s belting them out like she’s trying to wake up the whole neighborhood. By the end, you kinda do believe—whatever it is she wants you to. What makes these tracks stand out isn’t just their soulful sound—it’s how real they feel. These aren’t songs made to chase trends or fit playlists. They’re personal, intimate, like Evelyn’s sitting across from you at a dimly lit café, sharing her thoughts over coffee. Maybe that’s why they’ve stuck around all these years. So here’s the kicker: listening to an album like this reminds you how much we miss simplicity in music today. No auto-tune, no endless layers of production—just good ol’ soul pouring straight from the heart. And hey, who would’ve thought a French release could nail the essence of American soul so perfectly? Life’s funny like that sometimes. Final thought? If you stumble across this record, grab it. Not just for the music, but for the reminder that sometimes the simplest things leave the biggest mark. Oh, and maybe keep an umbrella handy—you might need it after all that rain.

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Artist: Evelyn Freeman
Album: Didnt It Rain You Got To Believe

France

Funk / Soul

Soul

1962

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Didn't It Rain	2:10
You Got To Believe	2:40

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Evelyn Freeman - Didn't It Rain

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Catalog Numbers

BLY 35004

Labels

United Artists Records

Listen online

online luisteren
escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	United Artists Records, Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	E. Freeman, T. Roberts

Notes

Made in France

Barcodes

Rights Society: B.I.E.M.
Matrix / Runout (etched A side runout): BLY 35004 A
Matrix / Runout (etched B side runout): BLY 35004 B

About Evelyn Freeman

American pianist, organist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and educator. After an early career as a swing band and gospel choir leader, she and her husband established the Young Saints foundation for young performers in Los Angeles, CA. February 13, 1919 May 5, 2017

Real Name

Evelyn Freeman Roberts

Name Vars

E. Freeman
Ev Freedman
Evelen Freeman
Evelyn F. Roberts
Evelyn Freeman Roberts
Evlen Freeman
Freeman

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Evelyn Freeman’s album *Didn’t It Rain You Got To Believe* is a hidden gem from 1962. It blends soulful vibes with a funky edge, even though it came out in France, not the U.S. What’s wild is that it was released under United Artists Records, a label known more for films than music back then. The tracks “Didn’t It Rain” and “You Got To Believe” were penned by E. Freeman and T. Roberts. Pretty neat how this soul record found its way into the world from such an unexpected place!

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divorceinrealtime

2025-03-05

Mad Mike Metro brought this to Pittsburgh, and we all loved it!!!

thyra

2025-03-05

so amazing

mahendranmurugesan

2025-03-05

This cut was often played on KPEN FM on a program showcasing sounds in FM stereo, back when that was new. I think James Gabbert was the host, often playing live recordings of trains, one of them featuring his E Jag's exhaust note as it powered away from the recording site. That would have been back in 1960 or 61, and I haven't heard this recording again until now. Back to my youth, soldering irons, and Heathkits.

dolphintraining

2025-03-05

I got this in stryrene, what a track!

laotraenlalaguna

2025-03-05

topissime ! j'ai dansé au Club Ecossais à Paris, dans les années 1960 !

tomparisiniu

2025-03-04

Wow, get up and dance!

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2025-03-03

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trampeczek12121212

2025-03-03

Four Morons disliked this?

marinamartino77

2025-03-02

What a rain! Great song and interpretation by a great singer.

jessmperper

2025-03-01

*Evelyn Freeman Roberts - February 13, 1919 - June 15, 2017* - Shared on FB June 15, 2019

onkargurav

2025-03-01

My very favorite version of this song. Sold it as a collectable 45 many long years ago.

afoussghoufouss

2025-02-28

let's twist again, J'adore J'adore

marvinmambrasar

2025-02-28

je danse !!quelle pèche !!la grande classe !

dillonmorgan3

2025-02-28

Original: Evelyn Freeman ( U.S. ) - Didn't it rain ( Evelyn Freeman - Tommy Roberts ) ( 1/1962 ). Cover: Marianne Mille - Il pleuvra demain ( didn't rain ) ( 3/1964 ).