“I could relate to your column (Then, Tuesday, May 20, 2025). I used to love that song until I was married and had kids. And like you said, it seems like we always found excuses not to do things with our parents or do more things with our kids. I guess that’s why you become a grandparent, to make up for times that you didn’t get to do those things with your own kids. Enjoy life while you have them. They are gone way too soon. Have a wonderful day.” – Kris 

How true, Kris. Thank you. – Shane

Shane, I always enjoy your column. Lots of great thoughts and topics. You asked about other rain songs, and I came up with about 10. Several years ago, during one of our droughts, a local radio station suggested making a list of rain songs. There were many that came to mind. The one they played a lot was called “Every Time You Go Outside I Hope it Rains.” It’s supposed to be “a good break-up song” but seemed appropriate during a drought. Since I’m considerably older than you, some  of these are probably “oldies” that may be before your time, but they’re some of my favorites. Here they are:

• “Don’t Rain on My Parade” – Barbra Streisand
• “Rainy Night in Georgia” – Brook Benton
• “Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades
• “Rainy Days & Mondays” – The Carpenters
• “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain” – Willie Nelson
• “Bring on the Rain” – JoDee Messina
• “Rain is a Good Thing” – Luke Bryan (this was actually played during an outdoor wedding we attended of a couple who were both from farm families)
• “Rain on the Roof”  – Lovin’ Spoonful (probably my favorite rain song – I love the sound effects that sound like thunder)
• And, finally there is actually a song titled “Songs about Rain” by Gary Allan

Happy listening!

Becky Simpson