Best ‘Rain’ Songs – Butch’s Top 10 [VIDEOS]
The rain we are getting in the upper portion of Colorado is really nothing to laugh at or make light of. People are losing their homes, their valuables, and some even losing loved ones. Many weather records are falling with this storm, but because there is really nothing we can do to make it stop, we'll celebrate it. Here are my ten favorite "rain" songs...
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Purple Rain
PrinceGo ahead and laugh, tell me that Prince isn't rock, say what you will, but I believe deep down inside that everybody loves him. It's just something you are born with... Loving Prince! His best song happens to be about magical rain.
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Naked in the Rain
Red Hot Chili PeppersIf you celebrate rainy days in an unconventional way, then enjoy singin' in the rain sans clothes to this rain song that rocks.
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The Rain Song
Led ZeppelinOne of Led Zeppelin's most poetic songs is perfect to listen to while watching raindrops slowly slide down the window (you won't find a more relaxing rain song).
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Still Raining, Still Dreaming
Jimi HendrixAnd here's one of the best rock songs to play while daydreaming on a rainy day (Jimi's guitar has got just the groove to chase your blues away).
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Riders on the Storm
The DoorsHere's one of the best rock songs that actually features the sound of rain in the background, and it's the perfect tune to listen to when traveling down a spooky road on a rainy night.
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Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
Creedence Clearwater RevivalDuring your stroll, you encounter a few neighbors. One of them wants to know if you've ever seen a rain quite like that one. You'd rather answer to John Fogerty, so you select Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' off 1970's 'Pendulum.' The track comes to an end, and you wonder if the rain will end, too. Time to cue up CCR's 'Who'll Stop the Rain.'
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No Rain
Blind MelonAnd if you're looking for mellow rock songs to play along with the pitter-patter of raindrops, this one is perfect to listen to while watching puddles gather rain. P.S. I love bumblebees...
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Rain
The BeatlesYou throw on your coat and grab your umbrella as you venture out. While the worst is over, it is still drizzling outside. You realize the best way to deal with the rain is to embrace it, so you put your headphones on and let the Beatles' 'Rain' guide you through the streets. The B-side to 'Paperback Writer' provides the perfect soundtrack as you begin your walk.
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Fool in the Rain
Led ZeppelinIf you listen to songs like this to celebrate days when the sky is gray, then you just can't be a fool in the rain.
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November Rain
Guns N' RosesThe best rain rock ballad ever. For those that feel like their hearts have been struck by lightning (weathering the storm isn't always easy, but it can definitely be worth the sunny days to come).