Name a song with rain in the title or lyrics.

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Let It Rain

Clapton

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3. I really liked that song. Thank you no_hypocrisy.

[Eugene]

2. I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations

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4. Thank you very much Eugene.

[BOSSHOG]

5. Kentucky Rain - Elvis

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6. Love it. Thank you BOSSHOG

[Ritabert]

7. "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head" by BJ Thomas

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9. Thank you very much Ritabert.

[BigMin28]

8. The Rain Song

Led Zeppelin

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10. Yes. great song. Thank you very much BigMin28

[hlthe2b]

11. Phil Collins: How I Wish It Would Rain Down

His original (if you skip through the incessant YouTube ads) has Collins, Eric Clapton and others creating a 1940s play-like episode that was pretty amusing:

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12. Thank you so much hlthe2b.

[SheltieLover]

13. Rainy Days and Mondays by.the Carpenters

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14. Thank you SheltieLover. I loved Karen's voice.

[SheltieLover]

17. I loved her voice, too Deb

[EYESORE 9001]

15. Rain. That's it. Just Rain.

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28. Great song. Thank you so much EYESORE9001

[George McGovern]

96. Rain's been one of my favorites since it came out the summer of 1966 as the B-side of "Paperback Writer."

Rain was written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Lennon described it as being "about people moaning about the weather all the time". Ringo Starr considers "Rain" his best recorded drum performance. This colorized version was released in June of 1966.

[SheltieLover]

16. Isn't it a Lovely Day to be Caught in the Rain

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One of my favs!

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26. Love those two. Thank you SheltieLover.

[displacedvermoter]

18. Rainy Day, Dream Away

Jimi Hendrix

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25. Thank you very much displacedvermoter.

[Lars39]

19. I Can't Stand the Rain - Ann Peebles

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24. Thank you very much Lars39, Great song.

[EuterpeThelo]

34. Fabulous song!

I was embarrassed that I didn't know the (fantastic) Humble Pie cover that I grew up listening to WAS a cover version until I visited the Rock and Soul Museum in Memphis about ten years ago.

[Lars39]

56. Somehow missed the Humble Pie version growing up!

Love that one, too! Thanks for mentioning it.😀

[k_buddy762]

20. Purple Rain

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22. Agree. Thank you very much k-buddy.

[BarbaRosa]

21. Rhythm of the Rain

the Cascades

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23. Yes , a song of my youth. Thank you BarbaRosa.

[George McGovern]

98. The Cascades - Rhythm of the Rain (1963) Thank You BarbaRosa! Wonderful timeless tune!

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[Jim__]

27. A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall

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31. Thank you Jim__ and have a great day.

[KitFox]

29. Good morning, Deb! (Creedence) "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"

and “Who’ll Stop the Rain”

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32. Good morning to you too, KitFox. Two great rain songs.

[Quakerfriend]

30. Joy is Like the Rain- by the Medical Mission Sisters

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33. Thank you very much, Quakerfriend.

[doc03]

35. I Love a Rainy Night nt

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40. Thank you very much doc03

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41. Thank you very much, doc03

[EuterpeThelo]

36. Yesterday's Rain

By my all-time favorite band, The Sweet! They should've been up there with Led Zep, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple in the pantheon of heavy British rockers, but their earlier genesis as a bubblegum hit factory for Chinn and Chapman obscured many from seeing what phenomenal musicians they really were.

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38. Thank you very much. EuterpeThelo. I agree.

[LoisB]

37. Purple Rain - Prince

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39. Very much so, Thank you LoisB.

[justaprogressive]

42. Camel & Lowell George (Little Feat) & Nils Lofgren

Rain Dances

I Can't Stand the Rain

(Love You) Like Rain

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44. Thank you so much for your selections, justaprogressive.

[Doc_Technical]

43. Brook Benton - Rainy Night in Georgia

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45. Thank you Doc_Technical. I remember that song from my younger days.

[CanonRay]

47. It Will Follow the Rain

by The Tallest Man in the World. Rather obscure.

[LearnedHand]

48. Prayers for Rain, The Cure

Yup, I like ‘em dark.

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58. Thank you very much, LearnedHand.

[WestMichRad]

49. Red Rain - Peter Gabriel

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59. Thank you WestMichRad. Peter is one of my favorite singers.

[nocoincidences]

50. Bus Stop by the Hollies

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[George McGovern]

112. Thank You nocoincidences for Bus Stop! Here areThe Hollies Live at the BBC.

Medley: Carrie Anne Just One Look Bus Stop Carousel Suzanne Stop Stop Stop

The live recording titled "The Hollies Live at the BBC," captures the band during a vibrant phase of their career in the 1960s. The band's harmonies and catchy melodies were showcased through their dynamic stage presence, and this concert showcases their ability to engage with live audiences, further demonstrating their versatility and appeal. Their enduring influence is reflected not only in their records but also in how their live shows captivated fans across generations.
from http://garagevids.com

[Cloudhopper]

51. Rain on the Scarecrow, John Mellancamp

[belpejic]

52. Looks Like Rain, Grateful Dead

Mission in the Rain, Jerry Garcia

[AloeVera]

53. It's Raining Men. The Weather Girls.

Originally written for Donna Summer. She said no because by that time she had become a born-again Christian and thought the song blasphemous. Seems tame by comparison to today's lyrics. I always thought it was about empowerment. Plus it's joyful and catchy.

[Ninga]

105. Love this!!!

[nonaa]

54. 1968 Fever Tree "Come With Me" (Rain Song)

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[Stargleamer]

55. Crying in the Rain - Everly Brothers

I think Don was a lifelong Democrat.

[George McGovern]

116. Thank You Stargleamer! Here are The Everly Brothers "Crying In The Rain" on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 18, 1962.

[greatauntoftriplets]

57. Early Morning Rain.

Gordon Lightfoot.

[kozar]

60. Give me AnnieLennox,

Singing , here comes the rain again

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74. Thank you kozar. I love that song and Annie"s voice.

[liberal69]

61. Blue eyes crying in the rain

Blue eyes crying in the rain

[LetMyPeopleVote]

73. Welcome to DU

[Ferrets are Cool]

62. Sunday Rain Sets In

[TommieMommy]

63. Who'll Stop The Rain by CCR

[George McGovern]

99. John Fogerty & Bob Seger - Who'll stop the rain?

Long as I remember the rain been coming down.
Clouds of myst'ry pouring confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, trying to find the sun;
and I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain.

I went down Virginia, seeking shelter from the storm.
Caught up in the fable, I watched the tower grow.
Five year plans and new deals, wrapped in golden chains.
And I wonder, still I wonder who'll stop the rain.

Heard the singers playing, how we cheered for more.
The crowd had rushed together, trying to keep warm.
Still the rain kept pouring, falling on my ears.
And I wonder, still I wonder who'll stop the rain.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

64. "Only Happy When It Rains" - Garbage

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I'm only happy when it rains
I'm only happy when it's complicated
And though I know you can't appreciate it
I'm only happy when it rains

You know I love it when the news is bad
Why it feels so good to feel so sad?
I'm only happy when it rains

Pour your misery down
Pour your misery down on me
Pour your misery down
Pour your misery down on me

I'm only happy when it rains
I feel good when things are goin' wrong
I only listen to the sad, sad songs
I'm only happy when it rains

I only smile in the dark
My only comfort is the night gone black
I didn't accidentally tell you that
I'm only happy when it rains
You'll get the message by the time I'm through
When I complain about me and you
I'm only happy when it rains

Chorus

Pour your misery down
You can keep me company
As long as you don't care

I'm only happy when it rains
You wanna hear about my new obsession?
I'm riding high upon a deep depression
I'm only happy when it rains

Chorus

[flvegan]

65. Rain

The Cult

[lpbk2713]

66. Smoky Mountain Rain

Ronnie Milsap

[JoseBalow]

67. Evelyn, A Modified Dog - ("Rain" in lyrics)

(1:05)

[ProfessorGAC]

68. Two For You

Have You Ever Seen The Rain -Credence
Rain King - Counting Crows
Both of which I perform on 12 string.

[WestMichRad]

69. Love, Reign O'er Me - The Who

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Sorry, couldn’t resist!

[Niagara]

70. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt

I choose the same song for Post #63 on April 6th: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182162409#post63

[Niagara]

71. Let It Rain from Journey

[Niagara]

72. Rainmaker by Bruce Springsteen

[LeftishBrit]

75. I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain has Gone

by Johnny Nash

[George McGovern]

103. I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain has Gone by Johnny Nash Thanks LeftishBrit for this awe-inspiring meaningful song!

youtube comment: "I'm living with cancer and this song will be playing as I leave the earth. I want my kids to be smiling and not crying. I want this to be a message for them to be positive and know that I'm ok."

[LeftishBrit]

76. It Might as Well Rain Until September

Carole King

[johnp3907]

77. November Rain. (No, not THAT one)

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[Jrose]

78. 'Let a smile be your umbrella... on a rainy, rainy day'...

and..
-'Raindrops fallin on my head'
-'Singing in the rain

[Dulcinea]

79. Who'll Stop the Rain--CCR

[George McGovern]

100. One of my favorite songs ever. Thank You for posting this wonderful video Dulcinea!

[Dulcinea]

80. Have You Ever Seen the Rain--CCR

[Wiz Imp]

81. Another Rainy Day In New York City by Chicago

[Wiz Imp]

82. Fire and Rain by James Taylor

[Wiz Imp]

83. I Made It Through the Rain by Barry Manilow

[Wiz Imp]

84. It's Raining Again by Supertramp

[Wiz Imp]

85. It Never Rains In Southern California by Albert Hammond

[rsdsharp]

86. Alabama Rain -- Jim Croce

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[thucythucy]

87. I think it's going to rain today

By Randy Newman, but there are so many lovely versions:

[Emile]

88. Dancing in the Rain

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[Ohiya]

89. Rainmaker by Traffic

[Wiz Imp]

90. Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen

The rangers had a homecoming in Harlem late last night
And the Magic Rat drove his sleek machine over the Jersey state line
Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge
Drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain

[Wiz Imp]

91. Waitin' on a Sunny Day by Bruce Springsteen

It's raining, but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Must have been a tear from your eye

[Wiz Imp]

92. Mr. Blue Sky By Electric Light Orchestra

Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day? Hey

[Wiz Imp]

93. Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn

Put on my blue suede shoes
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain

[Wiz Imp]

94. McArthur Park by Richard Harris

MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
'Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again, oh no

[Rhiagel]

95. Walking in the Rain With the One I Love

[IcyPeas]

97. Rain in the Summertime -- The Alarm (1987)

[nevertoodressy]

101. Keith Whitley - I'm No Stranger to the Rain

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[LetMyPeopleVote]

120. Welcome to DU

[Sneederbunk]

102. Baby the Rain Must Fall

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[Basso8vb]

104. The Raindrop Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 by Chopin.

[DinahMoeHum]

106. South Central Rain - R.E.M.

[Niagara]

107. It Can't Rain All The Time by Jane Siberry

It won't rain all the time
The sky won't fall forever
And though the night seems long
Your tears won't fall
Your tears won't fall
Your tears won't fall
Forever

Rest in Paradise Brandon Lee

[VMA131Marine]

108. Red Rain - Peter Gabriel

[VMA131Marine]

109. Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics

[The Blue Flower]

110. Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain

An oldie. Don't know the name of the group.

[VMA131Marine]

111. Love, Reign O'er Me - The Who

It’s a homonym!

[VMA131Marine]

113. Only Happy When it Rains - Garbage

[VMA131Marine]

114. November Rain - Guns 'n' Roses

[Mad_Dem_X]

115. Rain Is Falling - ELO

[sakabatou]

117. Yoko Kanno - Rain

[Eugene]

118. Laughter in the Rain - Neil Sedaka

[Figarosmom]

119. Summer Rain

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