[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days: Rainy Songs [2026]

Let It RainEric Clapton

Eric Clapton “Let It Rain” (1970)

Eric Clapton’s classic “Let It Rain,” included on the album released in 1970.

Although he had participated as a guitarist in various famous bands, this was apparently his first solo album featuring vocals under his own name.

The striking piano in the intro is played by internationally renowned singer-songwriter Leon Russell.

Shaped by Clapton’s tastes at the time, it has an American rock flavor.

It’s a song that still sounds cool today.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Walking in the RainModern Romance

Modern Romance – Walking In The Rain (HQ Audio)

The second single released in 1983 by Modern Romance.

It’s a very poignant ballad love song.

Walking in the rain.

The vocals are aching and tender.

The way the singer pours out their sadness makes it heart-wrenching to listen to.

Especially in the high notes toward the end, it’s almost a cry—an expression of longing for the person in their heart—evoking the bittersweetness of love and a strangely nostalgic feeling through its melodic line.

Feel Like RainMotion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack – Feel Like Rain

This song has the feel of bright, upbeat rock, like the Manic Street Preachers.

They sing “like rain” many times throughout the track.

It seems to belong to the category of fairly positive songs, but the lyrics are quite complex.

It’s the kind of lyric that could tip into darkness with a single misstep; at first listen it sounds bright, but the words being sung aren’t actually cheerful.

I’ll Take The RainR.E.M.

R.E.M. – I’ll Take The Rain (Official Music Video)

This song’s lyrics are beautifully crafted.

The slow tempo and clear, gentle vocals feel soothing.

It may be rain, but it seems to be a kind, gentle kind of rain.

The lyrics sing about how to relate to a loved one.

Rather than taking the obvious route, it feels like there’s a strong will that deliberately chooses the rain and accepts it with grace.

There isn’t only one way of thinking.

Clinging to a single idea isn’t good.

I feel it carries a message that there are many different ways of thinking.

Shelter in the RainStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – Shelter in the Rain

Here is a song included on Stevie Wonder’s 2005 release, A Time to Love.

It uses rain as a metaphor for hardship, conveying a message of Stevie’s deep love: no matter how tough things get for you, I’ll be a shelter that protects you from the rain.

His uniquely stylish chord progressions are also exceptionally appealing.

The song was written for his first wife, who was battling illness, and after its release it was issued as a single to support charity efforts for Hurricane Katrina.

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Powerful feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus RileyMajor Lazer

Major Lazer & Ellie Goulding – Powerful (feat. Tarrus Riley) [Official 4K Music Video]

It’s a classic track by Major Lazer featuring Ellie Goulding and Jamaican singer Tarrus Riley.

Ellie’s uniquely sweet vocals and Tarrus’s soulful voice blend perfectly, and the passionate sound is irresistible.

How about listening to it on a rainy day out?

Sunshine On A Rainy DayZoe

Zoe – Sunshine On A Rainy Day (Original 1990 Version)

Included on the 1991 album “Scarlet Red and Blue.” Born in 1969.

A London-born singer-songwriter.

With a mid-tempo, bright and cheerful rhythm, a fresh, poppy melody, and well-blended vocal harmonies, everything comes together beautifully, making it very easy to listen to.