Laughter in the Rain was written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody and first released by Sedaka in 1974, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1975. Its image of lovers enjoying a downpour helped it become one of his signature comeback hits of the seventies. Later versions featuring his daughter Dara as a duet partner refreshed the song for new listeners. Online, the short excerpt circulates as a gentle retro clip for rain themed edits, keeping the melody familiar far beyond oldies radio.