[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days – rainy songs
A rainy Monday at the start of the workweek or a long-awaited day off—rain that falls at times like these can really put you in a blue mood, can’t it?
Of course, some people love spending a lazy day at home, quietly watching the rain when they have no plans to go out.
In this article, we’re sharing a selection of classic English-language songs perfect for rainy days, curated for fans of Western music!
From timeless hits that sing directly about rain to recent chart-toppers, and even songs whose lyrics or atmosphere make them ideal for rainy days—this comprehensive roundup spans genres and styles.
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[Songs About Rain] A Special Feature on Western Music to Listen to on Rainy Days — Rainy Songs (31–40)
Mandolin RainBruce Hornsby & The Range
Included on the 1986 album “The Way It Is.” A five-piece rock band formed in 1984.
The piano that runs throughout the track enhances the beauty of the song’s tone.
The vocalist’s soulful delivery over the mellow, melancholic melody really hits you in the heart.
Laughter In The RainNeil Sedaka
It’s Neil Sedaka’s “Laughter in the Rain,” released in 1974.
Such a gentle singing voice, isn’t it? When I first heard it, for a moment I even wondered if it might be a woman—the voice is that delicate and tender.
With that gentle delivery, he pours into the song the cozy happiness of a loving couple.
Reading the lyrics will give you a warm, fuzzy feeling.
In those early days of a romance, you’re full of happiness no matter if it’s raining.
Even on rainy days, you can be close.
That’s why the happy protagonist in the lyrics makes me a little envious and takes me back to my middle school romances before I know it.
Rainy Night in SohoThe Pogues
“A Rainy Night in Soho” is a song by the British rock band The Pogues, released in 1986.
Just before its release, there was apparently a bit of a clash between vocalist Shane MacGowan and producer Elvis Costello over whether to use the oboe or the cornet version.
The final released recording used the cornet.
Its grand, Celtic-influenced orchestral sound evokes images of the British countryside.
Only Happy When It RainsGarbage
A cool rock number where sweet vocals blend with a rough, hard-hitting band sound.
It’s a track by the rock band Garbage, released in 1995.
The lyrics convey reflections on the alternative rock scene that was globally popular at the time, leaving a distinctly dark impression.
You can read a philosophical message about how the very things we pursue are the ones that slip away.
That heavy, powerful idea feels like large raindrops falling from a gloomy sky.
Raining In My HeartBuddy Holly
Buddy Holly, known as a pioneer of rock ’n’ roll.
His black-rimmed glasses and suit look so stylish, don’t they? A lot of people have probably heard his name because it’s also the title of a song by Weezer.
This is a song called “Raining In My Heart.” Buddy Holly’s dapper vocals paired with the sound of strings make it feel so romantic.
Sad feelings have long been associated with rain, haven’t they? In this song, too, it’s expressed as, “The sun is out, the sky is blue, there’s not a cloud in sight, but it’s raining in my heart.” It was recorded in the ’50s, but isn’t it amazing how relatable it still is today?