About The Song
“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song was performed by B.J. Thomas and was released in 1969. The lyrics of the song describe somebody who overcomes his troubles and worries by realizing that “it won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me”. The song became a hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in January 1970. It also won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Johnny Mathis, Perry Como, and Dionne Warwick. The song has also been used in various films and TV shows, including Spider-Man 2 and The Simpsons.