Rain on Your Parade

"Rain on Your Parade" is a song by Welsh singer Duffy from the deluxe version of her debut studio album Rockferry (2008). It was released as the lead and only single from the deluxe album worldwide on 9 November 2008. The song was written by Duffy and Rockferry collaborator Steve Booker and produced by Booker. It is an up-tempo pop song in which Duffy uses an idiom for ruining her lover and their intentions. The song marked a departure from the down-tempo soul and balladry of the original version of Rockferry, incorporating elements of R&B and soul. It received positive reviews from critics, with many complementing Duffy's vocals. The song was originally recorded in aim to be released as the James Bond theme from Quantum of Solace, although "Another Way to Die" was chosen instead [reference needed]. Musically, the song was compared to previous title themes chosen for the franchise, making use of strings. It was called a "big, retro-sounding pop-soul number".