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

I Wish It Would Rain DownPhil Collins

Phil Collins – I Wish It Would Rain Down (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1989 album “…But Seriously.” Born in 1951, a London-born singer-songwriter and member of Genesis.

His vocals are nicely delivered over a slow-tempo, emotionally rich rhythm and a ballad-tinged melody with a strong rock flavor.

A Rainy Night In SohoThe Pogues

The Pogues – A Rainy Night In Soho

Included on the 1986 release Poguetry in Motion.

An eight-member punk band from London formed in 1982.

They were the first band to incorporate Celtic music and have influenced groups with Irish members, such as Dropkick Murphys.

It’s a truly pastoral track that prominently showcases the character of folk music.

FOOLSTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan – FOOLS (Lyric Video)

This is a track included on Troye Sivan’s EP “WILD.” Its languid sound and Troye’s ennui-tinged vocals are soothing, and the lyrics, which can also be heard as romantic, are particularly appealing.

Sometimes it might be nice to listen to this song while watching a gentle rain fall.

Let It RainUFO

UFO – Let It Rain (1982)

Included on the 1982 album “Mechanix.” A five-piece rock band from London formed in 1969.

The hard, noisy guitar tone delivers a quintessential hard rock sound, and combined with the simple, powerful drumming, the melody is forceful and overwhelming to the listener.

I Made It Through the RainBarry Manilow

I Made It Through the Rain

It’s I Made It Through the Rain, sung by Barry Manilow, a world-renowned singer who was praised by Frank Sinatra and Bob Dylan.

It was released in 1980.

In Japan, the title is Sadness Overcome.

The song uses rain as a metaphor for hardships, troubles, anxieties, and worries, conveying the message: “If I can endure this rain now, a wonderful future awaits.” Beyond sorrow lies a radiant light.

It’s a song of hope that makes you feel you can try again tomorrow.

The gentle vocals and the grand arrangement are a beautiful match.

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Rainy Days And MondaysCarpenters

Carpenters – Rainy Days And Mondays

It’s not a song with a flashy or assertive sound, but it’s a pleasant piece that works well as calm, quiet background music.

Karen’s easy-to-understand vocals and the timbre of the wind instruments that flow in partway through evoke a nostalgic mood, like quietly listening to the gentle patter of rain outside while you’re in your room.

Despite leaving such a beautiful impression, when I took a closer look at the lyrics, I was surprised to find they matter-of-factly recount the feelings of a woman in a long-term relationship—her blues and the doldrums that come with a rut.

One More Rainy DayDeep Purple

Deep Purple – One More Rainy Day

With its rare sound and vocals for Deep Purple, it gives the impression that fans who only know their peak era might be surprised, even taken aback.

What is this freshness? It’s a song that made me rediscover, in a sense, another appeal of Deep Purple—realizing they also sang such a refreshing tune.