How many songs have been written about rain?
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:
Where did the song Rainy Night in Georgia go on the charts?
It also reached #2 on the adult contemporary chart and “Rainy Night In Georgia” was included on the album Brook Benton Today, the singer’s highest charting peaking at #27 on the album chart. “Rainy Night In Georgia” was initially written by Louisiana singer-songwriter Tony Joe White in 1967.
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?
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’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.
How do you know you’ve written an all-timer of a rain song?
You know you’ve written an all-timer of a rain song when it’s used in a John Cusack movie featuring one of the actor’s many emotional rain scenes.
