Description: Elvis Presley All I Needed Was The Rain Written by Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman. Elvis recorded is October 2, 1967 at RCAs Nashville Studios. It was used in his 1968 film Stay Away, Joe. The film version had Elvis talking at the end and dogs howling in the background. This is the version released on Elvis Sings Flaming Star, Stay Away, Joe, and Kissin Cousins-Clambake-Stay Away, Joe soundtrack. Hello misfortune, how's my old friend "Mr. Misery"? I've been away so long I bet you thought youd seen the last of me Got no bed, to rest my head No doors or walls or window pane Now all I needed was the rain rain, rain, rain, rain Met a little honey at the "Buzzin' Bumble Bee Cafe" Yes I did One drink and all my money and that honey bee had flown away I'm 'bout as low, as I can go I don't really mean to complain Now all I needed was the rain rain, rain...rain..rain All I needed was this rain... All I needed was the rain...um..um.....