Fire and Rain (song)

"Fire and Rain" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in August 1970 by Warner Bros. Records as the second single from Taylor's second studio album, Sweet Baby James. The song follows Taylor's reaction to the suicide of Suzanne Schnerr, a childhood friend, and his experiences with drug addiction and fame. After its release, "Fire and Rain" peaked at number two on RPM's Canada Top Singles chart and at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Fire and Rain"
Side A of the US single
Single by James Taylor
from the album Sweet Baby James
B-side
  • "Anywhere Like Heaven" (US)
  • "Sunny Skies" (UK)
ReleasedAugust 1970
RecordedDecember 1969
Sunset Sound
Genre
Length3:20
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)James Taylor
Producer(s)Peter Asher
James Taylor singles chronology
"Sweet Baby James"
(1970)
"Fire and Rain"
(1970)
"Country Road"
(1970)
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