Raindrops

Rain has been used symbolically throughout literature and poetry for centuries. So, it should come as no surprise that songs with rain in the lyrics appear in just about every musical genre as well. The lyrics to songs about rain often have a metaphorical depth to them, the rain is relatable and stirs up memories and emotions. Water is vital to life, it sustains everything and is associated with growth, change, and rebirth, and even has religious connotations for some. There are far more songs that mention rain than you might think, but we have rounded up some of the best songs about rain for you. Here are some of the most memorable songs to help you find the perfect song for a rainy day. To get the ball rolling on our songs about rain list we have chosen what is arguably one of the most recognizable songs about the rain. Unless you have lived under a rock you will be familiar with the wonderfully choreographed, cinematic scenes of a lovestruck Gene Kelly dancing in the rain and splashing in and out of puddles with glee. 2. Barbara Streisand – “Rain On My Parade” We are sticking in the world of musical theatre for a moment with a poignant song from the 1964 production that was loosely based on the life of comedian and singer Fanny Brice. Barbara Streisand brought the song to us on both stage and film in 1968. References to the use of the phrase ‘rain on one’s parade’ can’t be found pre-1969 so Bob Merrill could be responsible for coining the phrase. 3. B.J. Thomas – “Raind...

Rain is in the forecast for this Sunday, so a story about the formation of raindrops seems appropriate. Once you read this story you will be an expert on raindrops, so you might as well keep reading so you can impress all of your friends! The compound H 2O exists on the planet Earth in three phases: water (liquid), ice (solid), water vapor (gas). In fact, H 2O is the only substance that is known to exist in all three phases in nature which is one of it’s many unique qualities. While H 2O does precipitate as a solid during the winter (snow, sleet, freezing rain, etc.) by far the most common type of precipitation is rain. The majority of rain falls in rainforest climates near the equator where up to 400 inches of rain can fall each year! The mechanism of raindrop development is relatively simple. When water vapor in the atmosphere is displaced vertically, the water vapor cools with increasing elevation. Once the gaseous water reaches a certain temperature known as the dewpoint temperature (also called condensation level), the water vapor will condense and form cloud droplets. If the atmosphere has enough water vapor and there is enough vertical air displacement then the cloud droplets will eventually form into raindrops. Graphic showing the formation of clouds which eventually form into raindrops. Raindrops will continue to grow in size during this time. Raindrops can grow by colliding with each other or they can also grow by further condensing water vapor into liquid water....

Rain is liquid precipitation: water falling from the sky. Raindrops fall to Earth when clouds become saturated, or filled, with water droplets. Millions of water droplets bump into each other as they gather in a cloud. When a small water droplet bumps into a bigger one, it condenses, or combines, with the larger one. As this continues to happen, the droplet gets heavier and heavier. When the water droplet becomes too heavy to continue floating around in the cloud, it falls to the ground. Human life depends on rain. Rain is the source of freshwater for many cultures where rivers, lakes, or aquifers are not easily accessible. Rain makes modern life possible by providing water for agriculture, industry, hygiene, and electrical energy. Governments, groups, and individuals collect rain for personal and public use. Raindropscondense around microscopic pieces of material called cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). CCN can be particles of dust, salt, smoke, or pollution. Brightly colored CCN, such as red dust or green algae, can cause colored rain. Because CCN are so tiny, however, color is rarely visible. When rain forms around certain types of pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, the CCN react with water to make the rain acidic. This is called acid rain. Acid can harm plants, aquatic animals like fish and frogs, and the soil. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide can be released into the atmosphere naturally, such as through a volcanic eruption. These pollutants can al...

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When trying to describe the sound of rain, we might be overwhelmed with our choices. You also might find that some adjectives just don’t do the noise justice. That’s where this article comes in, and we’ll help you with the best rain onomatopoeia words out there. What Are The Best Ways To Spell The Sound Of Rain? There are a few really good options to spell the sound of rain. Some of the best ones that we’ll use in this article include: • Pitter-patter • Thrum • Pelt • Batter • Drum The preferred version is “pitter-patter” because it refers to the light and continuous sound that rain makes when it hits a surface. We can use it to describe the exact sound of rain, and it works in almost all cases (except torrential or storming rain). Pitter-Patter Let’s start with the preferred version. We can use this in just about every case where it’s raining, and we’re trying to explain the noise quickly. We can use “pitter-patter” to talk about most forms of rain. It works to describe light or quick rain, where a lot of raindrops fall on the same surface at the same time. The pitter-patter is a distinguishable noise, meaning you can almost identify each rain drop. The definition of “pitter-patter,” according to “Pitter-patter” is one of the most useful rain onomatopoeia choices out there. We can use it whenever it’s raining, and we want to show the level to which it’s happening. While it doesn’t strictly refer to the sound, it works well to describe how each raindrop interacts with the ...

Courtesy Atlantic Records With the single line, "I believe it's rainin' all over the world," soul legend Brook Benton brings the melancholy spirit of the rain home. When Benton recorded "Rainy Night In Georgia," it had been six years since his last top 10 pop hit single. This record was intended as Benton's comeback record on his new label Cotillion, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records, went to #4 on the pop singles chart in 1970 and was certified gold for sales of one million copies. It also reached #2 on the adult contemporary chart and "Rainy Night In Georgia" was included on the album Brook Benton Today, the singer's highest charting peaking at #27 on the album chart. "Rainy Night In Georgia" was initially written by Louisiana singer-songwriter Tony Joe White in 1967. He recorded it and released it on his 1969 album Continued. "Neon signs a-flashin', taxi cabs and buses passin' through the night A distant moanin' of a train seems to play a sad refrain to the night A rainy night in Georgia, such a rainy night in Georgia Lord, I believe it's rainin' all over the world I feel like it's rainin' all over the world." Courtesy RCA The During an in-studio concert broadcast on the A&E Network in the U.S., the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart explained the origin of "Here Comes the Rain Again." He was writing songs with bandmate Annie Lennox at the Columbus Hotel in New York City. They got into an argument, and after the fight ended, Lennox looked out the window of the hotel and said, "Her...

1961 single by Dee Clark "Raindrops" "I Want to Love You" Released April 1961 Recorded 1961 Length 2: 51 383 "Your Friends" (1961) " Raindrops" (1961) " (1962) " Raindrops" is a 1961 song by Background [ ] The Musicians on the record included Al Duncan on drums, Quinn Wilson on bass, Earl Skarritt on electric guitar and Phil Upchurch on acoustic guitar, plus a string section. The song was recorded in a three hour session at Chart performance [ ] The song peaked at No.2 on the Billboard ranked it as the ninth most popular song of the year for 1961. Chart (1961) Peak position U.S. Billboard Hot 100 2 U.S. 3 Cover versions [ ] • In 1966, Save For A Rainy Day. • In 1974, References [ ]