Interestingly, more songs have been written about rain than any other weather condition, and almost as many rain songs have been written as there are break-up songs or love songs. After combing the archives of rock and pop music history, finding 274 rain songs from popular Billboard albums, here are the top 40 songs about rain:
What are some of your favorite rain songs?
8 – Stuck Out in the August Rain (2001) by Jethro Tull 7 – Tears in the Rain (1986) by Triumph 6 – It Never Rains in Southern California (1972) Albert Hammond It never rains in California, but girl, don’t they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours 5 – Rain Rain Rain (1980) by Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music
What are some songs that say Raindrops Keep Falling?
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – BJ Thomas The lyrics and the tune of this song are bouncy and positive. It’s a reminder that we can smile through the rain and await the sunshine after the storms. 6. Singin’ In The Rain – Gene Kelly
What is the melody of Rhapsody in the Rain based on?
The melody of “Rhapsody In the Rain” is based on Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Following the controversy over this song, Lou Christie failed to find a follow-up hit until three years later in 1969 when “I’m Gonna Make You Mine” reached the pop top 10.
What makes Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ so popular?
One of Prince’s signature songs, “Purple Rain” builds powerful emotion from the opening with a lone guitar through powerful rising choruses and ultimately a searing guitar solo. Prince spent two weeks at #2 with “Purple Rain” in 1984. Following Prince’s death in 2016, the song “Purple Rain” returned to the top 10 on the US pop singles chart.
What’s a good song to listen to during a storm?
Bonus track: Children of Rain by the Electric Prunes, the guys who had too much to dream. These songs should brighten up any storm day. Now all you need is an umbrella.
Where did the song Here Comes the rain again come from?
During an in-studio concert broadcast on the A&E Network in the U.S., the Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart explained the origin of “Here Comes the Rain Again.” He was writing songs with bandmate Annie Lennox at the Columbus Hotel in New York City.
What does the song who’ll stop the rain mean?
The frustration with rain in the song is a metaphor for anger with the Vietnam War. “Who’ll Stop the Rain” became the band’s fourth #2 hit single in 1970. The song was used as the theme for the 1978 film Who’ll Stop the Rain starring Nick Nolte as a Vietnam veteran.
What are some good rain songs for a rainy day?
1 – The Rain Song (1973) by Led Zeppelin Bonus track: Children of Rain by the Electric Prunes, the guys who had too much to dream. These songs should brighten up any storm day. Now all you need is an umbrella.
What is the meaning of the song Atomic Rain by Dylan?
When lyrical genius Dylan released the song in 1962, everyone thought it was just a metaphor for a nuclear fall out. Turns out, it’s just about “hard rain”, not “atomic rain”.
What are the best rain songs you’ve ever heard?
Rain is coming down…. 13 – Standin’ in the Rain (1977) by ELO Electric Light Orchestra from their unforgettable “Out of the Blue” double album, which also features Summer & Lightning. 6 – It Never Rains in Southern California (1972) Albert Hammond It never rains in California, but girl, don’t they warn ya?
When did ‘a Rainy Day get you Down’ become a hit?
When she says a rainy day gets her down, it’s impossible not to believe it. In 1971, this became the duo’s fifth consecutive song to reach the pop top 3. It also went all the way to #1 on the adult contemporary chart.
How many weeks did Prince spend at number 2 with Purple Rain?
Prince spent two weeks at #2 with “Purple Rain” in 1984. Following Prince’s death in 2016, the song “Purple Rain” returned to the top 10 on the US pop singles chart. Prince originally intended “Purple Rain” to be a country song and a collaboration with Stevie Nicks.
