fall music sampler: rainy day edition

As the remnants of Ida make their way through our neighborhood, I thought tonight might be a good one to think about rain songs. I'll start with a great clip of Usher dancing along side of Gene Kelley and "Singing in the Rain."



I'll follow with a clip of a very young Nanci Griffith singing something those of us who are not so far removed from our drought days might still be willing to sing: "I Wish It Would Rain."



And speaking of youngsters, here is Stephen Bishop in an American Bandstand clip singing "Save It for a Rainy Day."



One title can lead to two good songs; here's the Jayhawks (also from long ago) singing their song of the same name:



James Taylor covered the song "Rainy Day Man" with great success; here's Bonnie Raitt singing it back to him at a tribute show.



I'll let her song be the segue to James Taylor and Elvis Costello covering the Everly Brothers' "Crying in the Rain."



She's got a song that fits the category, so I can't pass up the chance to share Patty Griffin's "Rain."



And I'll close with another cover: the Boss singing John Fogerty's "Who'll Stop the Rain."



Stay warm and dry, my friends.

Peace,
Milton