[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days – rainy songs

Have You Ever Seen The Rain?Creedence Clearwater Revival

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

This is “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?”—a signature song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, commonly known as CCR.

According to an urban legend, the band’s name “Clearwater” pays homage to bluesman Muddy Waters—contrasting his “muddy” water with “clear” water.

The Japanese title is “Ame o Mitakai” (“Have You Seen the Rain?”).

In fact, some interpret “rain” as referring to napalm used in war, reading the song as anti-war.

RainJose Feliciano

Rain . Jose Feliciano (original vrs 1969 – high quality)

This is a song released in 1969.

It sings about a love so intense it feels like it might burst, with each feeling of affection growing larger, like individual droplets swelling until they become a downpour of love.

The lyrics convey this deep affection with heartfelt detail.

I even found it educational, in a sense, to see that such expressions exist.

When The Rain Comes DownAndy Taylor

Andy Taylor – When The Rain Comes Down

A single released in 1986.

Born in 1961.

A guitarist from the UK and a former member of Duran Duran.

His shout-style vocals are awesome, riding a melody that mixes powerfully pounding, simple drum beats with hard-edged guitar sounds.

Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis

Travis – Why Does It Always Rain On Me? (Official HD Music Video)

Included on the 1999 album “The Man Who.” A band from Scotland formed in the ’90s.

With a light, step-like mid-tempo rhythm and a soft, gently resonant melody, it’s a song that calms the mind when you listen to it.

Raindrops Keep Falling On My HeadB.J.Thomas

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (Re-Recorded)

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head is a song written for the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

It went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1970.

When singer B.

J.

Thomas recorded it, he reportedly had to sing it seven times, and while recording the version used in the film, he was suffering from laryngitis—so it seems there were quite a few difficulties along the way.

On rainy days when you’re feeling down, why not listen to this song and take a moment to relax?

Outside the RainStevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks – Outside The Rain – Live 1983 US Festival

Stevie Nicks, an American singer-songwriter.

She’s a vocalist whose weapon is her voice with an enigmatic allure.

Once you start listening, there’s a strange feeling that you’ll keep the song on to the end, regardless of whether you like it or not.

This song, too, gives an exclusive, coolly distant impression through its lyrics, yet they don’t feel heavy—instead, they convey a kind of serene, “well, so be it” acceptance.

No RainBlind Melon

Blind Melon – No Rain (C) 1993 CAPITOL RECORDS

Included on the 1992 album “Blind Melon.” A five-piece rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1990.

The acoustic guitar’s tone leaves a deep impression, and the track really lingers in your heart.

The vocals, sung to match the pop yet slightly melancholic melody, are light and nicely polished.