Category 1960s

“I Think It’s Going to Rain Today” (Randy Newman/Judy Collins/Dusty Springfield, and more)

Randy Newman

This is our final day of our week of rain-themed songs, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today.” Mr. Newman wrote this back in 1963 or 1964, to the best of his recollection, and it has since been covered by a metric ton of different artists, including Judy Collins…

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“Raindrops” (Dee Clark)

Raindrops, Dee Clark

We’re featuring songs about rain all week long and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Raindrops” by Dee Clark. Released in April of 1961, this single went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Raindrops” was written by Dee Clark, recorded at Chicago’s Universal Recording studio, and released on…

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“Don’t Let the Rain Come Down” (The Serendipity Singers)

Don't Let the Rain Come Down, Serendipity Singers

Today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Don’t Let the Rain Come Down” from the Serendipity Singers. The song released in February of 1964, reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. “Don’t Let the Rain Come Down” is a traditional tune based on the English nursery rhyme, “There Was a Crooked Man.”…

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“Mama Said” (The Shirelles)

Mama Said, Shirelles

Today is Mother’s Day, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is “Mama Said” by the Shirelles. Released as a single in April of 1961, this girl group classic peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Mama Said” was written by Luther Dixon and Willie Densen. Dixon and Denson…

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