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Lisnaholic · 10-08-2022, 07:36 AM

With good reason, turns out that rain is a popular topic for song writers, doesn't it, Trollheart?
Well, it's "atmospheric", something everyone has experience of, and also has a sound that is tempting to incorporate into music. The Doors did it well in Riders On The Storm, and here is a lesser known song by Dando Shaft with some fine "raining" mandolin to set the mood:-

Lyrics to show that even if people don't particularly care for the song, they can't accuse it of being off topic:

Spoiler for Lyrics to Rain:

10-08-2022, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	With good reason, turns out that rain is a popular topic for song writers, doesn't it, Trollheart? Well, it's "atmospheric", something everyone has experience of, and also has a sound that is tempting to incorporate into music. The Doors did it well in Riders On The Storm, and here is a lesser known song by Dando Shaft with some fine "raining" mandolin to set the mood:- Lyrics to show that even if people don't particularly care for the song, they can't accuse it of being off topic: Spoiler for Lyrics to Rain: As my footsteps join your rhythm We will dance away the miles And whichever road you walk I'll be there Though the night may have its secrets You have lent your company We'll travel down the road without a care Though you sting the very mouth That sings your praise No there's no malice in the pain Just your way of saying who you are You're the bringer of my comfort You're the rain I have known the time for cursing As your spoiling fingers dance On some sun-drenched dream of soft grass, silk and love But tonight I know your purpose I'm content to share your ways As you whisper down your friendship from above Though you sting the very mouth That sings your praise No there's no malice in the pain Just your way of saying who you are You're the bringer of my comfort You're the rain My journey's all but over Just the last few steps to take Before I lay me down to join my dreams For your company my thanks And I hope when next we meet I'll recall tonight remembering your schemes Though you sting the very mouth That sings your praise No there's no malice in the pain Just your way of saying who you are You're the bringer of my comfort You're the rain __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953