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I Sure Can Smell the Rain

1994 single by Blackhawk

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Overview

"I Sure Can Smell the Rain" is a song written by Walt Aldridge and John Jarrard, and recorded by American country music band Blackhawk. It was released in August 1994 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It peaked at number 9 on both the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks charts.

Content

The song is an introspective ballad about a relationship falling apart.

Music video

The music video was directed by Marius Penczner, who also directed the video for "Goodbye Says It All".

Chart performance

The song entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on the week of September 2, 1994, and peaked at number 9 on the week of November 12, 1994.

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