What Is Your Favorite Rainy Day Song?
June 25th 2007 03:51
Today when I was out on my run, it started to rain. It is strange to think that a grown, woman still likes to play in the rain. I, however, have always been compelled to run outside just as the downpour begins. There is something special about drenching rains that I find fascinating. I love the smell just before the storm arrives. I love the foreboding winds sweeping in the ominous clouds. I love the warm water soaking my hair, clothes and skin. I love to skip in the rapids which form along the sides of the street fighting to reach the drain. And I love the way I become hypnotized by the sound of the rain pelting against my skin.
I close my eyes and let the warm summer rain seep into my being, my existence. I almost feel saturated with life when I do this. I don't think there is any other time when I feel more alive than when I am splashing around in the puddles. That got me to thinking. What is your favorite rainy day songs? Mine is "Fool in the Rain" by Led Zeppelin
Some of the obvious choices would be:
Prince-Purple Rain
Garbage - I'm Only Happy When It Rains (from Garbage)
REM - I'll Take The Rain (from Reveal)
The Carpenters - Rainy Days and Mondays
Cowboy Junkies - Souther Rain (from Black Eyed Man)
The Doors - Riders on the Storm
U2 - Love Comes Tumbling
Eurthymics-Here Comes the Rain Again
Postal Service-Umbrella
Rain-Beatles
Lemon Jelly- Nice Weather For Ducks
Ben Harper – She's Only Happy in the Sun
A-ha- Crying in The Rain
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Sun Is Shining 1
Keane – Sunshine
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The Temptations - My Girl
Kenny Rogers - You're My Sunshine
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I'm not a rainy weather gal...so...definitely
'Rain' by Terence Trent D'arby!
or else....
'November Rain' Guns n Roses
and who can forget...no matter how hard we try...
'Blame It On The Rain' Milli Vanilli but not rilli...
Oh yeah...'Riders on The Storm'...but for me...even though it's about a not so sunny topic...'Break On Through'...
Hope you're well hon...
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Comment by Wendi
I really do need to expand my musical horizons. I suck at this *giggles*.
Milli Vanilli: Blame It On The Rain ?? (Okay, I'm not claiming that as a favorite, but... well, yanno)
W
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Ronnie Milsap - Smokey Mountain Rain (I know it's horribly cheesy, but so what?)
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Mine varies so much.....at the moment I'm in the 80s with The Cure and Lloyd Cole and The Commotions....but tomorrow could be something different...so I'll be back.
Tracy
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the Holly-Dolly-Song
HAHAHAHA
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MacArthur Park every time.
(Makes mental note to himself. Buy it. [I'd probably listen to that song exclusively for about 6 months if I had a copy of it]).
I'm still waiting for a Rapper like Eminem to do a cover version of It's Raining Men titled It's Raining Chicks.
Get dis
It's rainin' chicks
I gets to take me picks
wish I had more dicks
Jus bitches, skanky ho's
an my pricks
It's pissin' down
wearin' me golden gown
Howa y' take a betta shower?
Dis is man powa
sniffin' pickin' th' flowas
Sis? Bro?
I gotta go
Dis is gettin' way too sick
Gonna go play wif me own prick.
David ...
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Raindrops keep falling on my head.
My mom played this song on the Hi-Fi everytime is rained.
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'Rain' by Terence Trent D'arby!
Great choice. I also LOVED Wishing Well and Sign Your Name. Thanks for that 80s flashback
'November Rain' Guns n Roses
Power ballads rule!
Blame It On The Rain' Milli Vanilli but not rilli...
"Whatever I do I won't put the blame on you...."
Oh they were Cocoa Goodness...even if they did not sing
Oh yeah...'Riders on The Storm'...but for me...even though it's about a not so sunny topic...'Break On Through'...
Sending you a virtual high five!
Mis
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Oh, god... Ironic by Alanis? *LOL*
No irony there I tell you ;0)
Milli Vanilli: Blame It On The Rain ?? (Okay, I'm not claiming that as a favorite, but... well, yanno)
See above Mis Wendi for your viewing pleasure!
Mis
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It is a perfect choice
Ronnie Milsap - Smokey Mountain Rain (I know it's horribly cheesy, but so what?)
Oh so sad...but I know this song.....Damn that George! ;0)
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Mmmm, another great question, Mis.
Why thank you
at the moment I'm in the 80s with The Cure
The Cure is my 80s touchstone. So many memories we shared.
Lloyd Cole and The Commotions....
Their "Rattlesnake" video was a fav of mine...
but tomorrow could be something different...so I'll be back.
Glad to see you weigh in with Garbage!
Mis
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Have You Ever Seen The Rain - CCR
Can't believe I left that off of the list.... thanks for the reminder!
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What about Crowded House's songs "Weather with You" and "Four seasons in One day"?
I am so glad that they have reunited and are touring again!
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Sad ballads seem to be the ticket for rainy days.....
Mis
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Makes mental note.... embed video for David so he can listen to it exclusively....
I'm still waiting for a Rapper like Eminem to do a cover version of It's Raining Men titled It's Raining Chicks.
LMAO
Another Note to self ..... send lyrics to Dre and 'Em
Mis
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Somehow I don't think the word "chicks" would feature... if you know what mean...
And what the hell is up with this song??! I've never understood... 'someone left the cake out..." WTF?!
When I heard Apu's daughter singing it on The Simpsons, I thought the lyrics were a joke... until I heard the real version again..."...and I'll never have that recipe again...oh noooooo..."
Noooo.
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'someone left the cake out..." WTF?!
When I heard Apu's daughter singing it on The Simpsons, I thought the lyrics were a joke... until I heard the real version again..."...and I'll never have that recipe again...oh noooooo..."
HAHAHAHA I agree with you!
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Morrissey's Everyday is Like Sunday....love it and everything he does!!!
Wow Morrissey is a blast from my past.... Deep bow to you ;0)
Mis
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Anyhoo, I thought of an obvious song by Travis "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?' I think the answer is that he's a miserable git, but I love the song and it has happy memories for me in England.
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I am so jealous that you are going to get to see the Cure.... Robert Smith will see you...I am sure of it.
Oh I did not even think of that Travis song. Good show!
Mis