Don't know the actual title but the 'Fire and Rain' song by James Taylor.

I was talking to a neighbor the other day about the drought. Having moved here from Oklahoma where the drought lasted for years. I can tell you that the drought is bad, but the fires that come when all the lakes and ponds have dried up so the officials have no where to pull water from is a whole new kinda hell.

"Here Comes the Rain Again" by the Eurythmics. Not sure if it's mellow enough for you. :) Still in the pop genre, there's "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac with lots of vocals about rain and clear skies. Personally, I prefer the version by The Corrs.

Also "Storms in Africa" by Enya - some cool thunder sound effects. I used to play this one during thunderstorms in Johannesburg. Enya has another song called "It's in the Rain" that'll fit too, but it lacks the sheer fun and drama of "Storms".

And then there's always the ultimate in stormy music - the 4th movement from Beethoven's 6th Symphony "The Pastoral Symphany".

Patty Griffin has a beautiful song called 'Rain', kind of sad, but one of my favorites.

This first thing that I thought of was 'Mandolin Rain', but try this link for a whole bunch of "rain" songs.

Here is a link that might be useful: rain songs

Nice idea, maybe the rain gods like music too!

I just typed the words 'rain songs' into the Google search bar and am amazed at how many neatly arranged sites have just the list you're looking for! Try it!

One of my favorites is "Soon It's Gonna Rain" (I can feel it, soon it's gonna rain I can tell .... ) - not sure but think Barbra Streisand. Just be sure not to include her "Don't Rain on My Parade" from Funny Girl - love the song, but not the sentiment these days!

Let us know how you make out - and don't be surprised if some here request you burn them CD's too (me first!). Given this global warming thing, we'll probably be needing them to accompany raindances to come. :o(

My sister visits our home in North Carolina most every spring since we moved here. This year when she left in April she made a video of some of my gardens for her blog including a lovely song by Frank Sinatra. Even then before the record heat of summer her fondest wish for me was rain. I've included a link to the blog if you would like to hear the song. Adele

Here is a link that might be useful: Blog

I know it's the wrong state, but I love 'Rainy Night in Georgia'. Keep your fingers crossed that that overnight hurricane in TX makes it up your way.

How about the Temptations, "I wish it would rain"

ZigZag that soon it's gonna rain is from the Musical The Fantastics.

'i love a rainy night' rick springfield
'raindrops keep falling on my head' no idea who sang this
'riders on the storm' by the doors has some great rain opening sounds.
didn't elvis have one with lyrics something like 'in the cool morning/september rain....' a melancholy song.

Showing my age. . .
Tamelask, "I Love A Rainy Night" was Eddie Rabbit
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" was B J Thomas
I'm ready to dance naked in the street if only we could get some RAIN!!! :)

Thank you all for your very helpful and enthusiastic input. I've been listening and loving your suggestions, and trying to buy them from itunes. Here's what I have been able to download from itunes (besides Van Morrison, and McMurtry, which I have):
Riders on the Storm
Raindrops keep falling...
Mandolin Rain
Let it Rain
Rainy Night in Georgia
I wish it would rain
Fire and Rain
I love a rainy night
Here comes the rain again
September in the Rain (Dinah Washington)
April showers ( 2 versions: Judy Garland; the Ritz)
Donegal Showers (Andy M Stewart)
Children in the Rain (Steffen Heins)
Rhythm of the Rain (Cascades)
Singin' in the Rain (Gene Kelly)

I could download Enya's Storms in Africa, which sounds great from the 30- seconds itunes allows me to hear, but which version? There are parts 1 and 2, or shorter versions together. I would prefer the one with the most rain sound effects, of course.
I would love the Beatles' version of Rain ('Rai-ai-ai-ain, I don't mind'), but itunes doesn't have it with the Beatles singing it. Many others instead. Does anyone know who else does the best version?
Adele: itunes does not have Sinatra's Garden in the Rain, which I would like to have. But what a joy it was to watch and listen to that on youtube, and to see you in your garden and at 'that place' where you work! Beautiful!
Thanks to all of you. I could (should) have been housecleaning today, but this is much more fun on my time off. Rain maybe tomorrow night? Let's dance to that!
Andrea

I think this is getting off topic and belongs in the conversation forum. Please respond there. I just don't want to offend anyone. When we can brag about how our dancing helped our gardens, we'll bring it back here? let it rain...

It's RAINING here!!! Since early morning. Doing a HAPPY dance, fully clothed, LOL!

It rained here for about 20 minutes. Hope its starts again. This has been a fun project. Thanks to you all for your suggestions. I had to edit it a bit to accomodate tastes, but still ended up with 2 cds.

Rain 1
I Wish It Would Rain 2:45 The Temptations Wish It Would Rain R&B/Soul

Box Of Rain 5:19 Grateful Dead American Beauty Rock

A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall 6:51 Bob Dylan Bob Dylan: The Collection - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Rock

Let It Rain 5:04 Eric Clapton Eric Clapton (Deluxe Edition) Rock

Raindrops 2:48 Dee Clark Looks Like Rain Pop

September in the Rain 2:08 Dinah Washington 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Dinah Washington Vocal

Singin' In the Rain (Version With Cue from "Good Night, Kathy") 4:53 Gene Kelly Singin' In the Rain (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) Soundtrack

Rhythm of the Rain 2:38 The Cascades Looks Like Rain Pop

Mandolin Rain 6:09 Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Skaggs Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby Country

April Showers 3:17 Judy Garland Great Ladies of Song: Spotlight On Judy Garland Vocal

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 5:41 Ella Fitzgerald In Budapest (Live) Vocal Jazz

Rainy Night In Georgia 3:58 Various Artists Blues Brother, Soul Sister Blues

Donegal Rain 4:59 Andy M. Stewart Donegal Rain World

Rainy Night In Georgia 3:58 Various Artists Blues Brother, Soul Sister Blues

And It Stoned Me 4:32 Van Morrison Best Of Van Morrison Pop

Rain cd2

Rain 2:10 Rudy Vallée The First Crooner Pop

Naked Rain 1:04 Naked Rain Thunderbird Suite Folk

Wind and Rain 5:34 Mario Olivares Wind and Rain New Age

Rain (Karaoke Version) 2:57 APM Karaoke Karaoke Hits - The Beatles, Vol. 7 - EP Rock

Beethoven_ Symphony #6 In F, Op. 68, _Pastoral_ - 4. Allegro 3:42

Beethoven_ Symphony #6 In F, Op. 68, _Pastoral_ - 5. Allegretto 9:57

April Showers 3:07 The Ritz Old Songs Are Just Like Old Friends Vocal

That's it, but it just started raining again, to the tune of April Showers!