Today, 3/1/24 is my mom's birthday. She would be 52 years old, but she passed 36 days ago on 1/25/24. To celebrate her, I drove up the CA coast and stopped at El Matador Beach to write a happy bday message to her in the sand. It started sprinkling and there was a gentlemen playing this song nearby. I had never heard it before this moment.
So sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful way to celebrate your mom and so cool that this was being played in that moment (and that it was the first time you heard it!). I live in Chicago, but lived in LA for a short time years ago and El Matador was my favorite beach and this song was always on heavy rotation. :)
My condoléance to u,I love this song,I ❤California, the very best music 🎶 on the world,Donald Fagen, Bill labunti,doobies brothers,mac Maccanaly, jakson brown, Bruce springsteen, Jim capaldi, Elvis costello, Marc cohn,Rony milsepp, Benjamin horr, Steve winwood, Steely dan,Bob Dylan,Dan halley ex Eagles,Darly hall and john Oates ,JJKale,James Taylor, toto,...😢from Tunisia 🇹🇳
Grew up in the beaches of Southern California Manhattan Hermosa Redondo. Late hubby was firefighter paramedic for Hermosa Beach in the 89s early 90s til his passing in 93. Currently in Illinois outside Chicago
We had a teacher when we were in juniors who would bring his guitar 🎸 in on a Friday and sing with us he was a lovely singer this was his favourite song 🎵. Sadly he lost his life in a car accident years later I listen to this and remember a young man that left a lasting impression on me .
Some people take this song literally, but "rain" in this song is figurative, meaning problems or troubles. The lyrics are based on an old saying that was still common when this song came out - "When it rains, it pours", meaning problems seem to come in bunches. When things go wrong, they seem to REALLY go wrong. The hopeful singer had heard nothing but good things about music career opportunities in California (it never rains), but when he got there he couldn't find work and was broke (out of "bread", meaning money), hungry, embarrassed, and humiliated at his predicament. He warns people trying to break into the music business that it doesn't just rain, it pours. There have been several songs with similarly cynical lyrics which warn that show business is different than what it seems from a distance, such as "Don't Mean Nothin'" by Richard Marx, "The Stroke" by Billy Squier, and "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" by Sugarloaf.
Had never heard this song before until today, was walking my dogs and this was blasting out of someones home. Thank you sir who ever you are for introducing me to this.
Yeah, same here. I am currently 2 years old and this is my jam, all my stupid friends all like this song called “Twinkle twinkle little star”. If you ask me that song is garbage.
Late 1972, and I'm coming back from Vietnam. Spent two months at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco before moving on to Ft Hood, Tx. We were warned about the Hippies, but never had a problem there. Worst "anti-war" problems were at Love Field in Dallas, followed by the corrupt cops, businesses and landlords of Killeen, Tx. A lot of memories associated with this song.
This song is one of my all-time favorite 70s songs. It is the perfect example of the songs from that era where even the sad songs are somehow upbeat. You cannot really explain it. 70s songs just capture life experiences in total. The good, the bad, the mundane, and everything else.
When I first heard the song- I like th song because the Music was Catchy and the Refrain of It never rains in Southern California was also catchy. But when you actually listen to the song- it is a Sad song about Broken dreams. It is a song about someone moving to Calfornia with Big Dreams to probably be a either a Musician or an ACtor and those dreams not happening. A very sad song. Although, it is very different musically- in terms of theme it is similar to Simon and Garfunkle's = The Boxer which is about someone moving to New York with big Dreams that don't get realized.
I’m a 17 year old girl who day dreams of spending her life in california, looking out the window of my high school as it pours rain wishing i was laid up under the california sun. It may not rain in california but no rain from my small town will wash away my dreams 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🐬🐬🐬🐬🍀🍀🍀
May all your dreams come true and don’t accept no as an answer lol as a former stage tech best advice I can give you is just show up ready to work and don’t be afraid to go after your dreams. 25 years ago I was the same way and those day dreams feel so much better when they come true just never sell your soul “meaning don’t do anything you’d be ashamed of yourself later doing”
As someone who grew up in Southern California, you’re spot on with your dream! It is a wonderful place to live, absolutely stunning scenery and weather year round!!
That’s right! Grab life by those horns! 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥 I might guess you have a fascination with dolphins? 🐬🐬🐬🐬 besides being into meditation? 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️ Good way to help curb stress and get yourself centred. I actually like to view old TV commercials on my phone straight out of nowhere, like check this one on G; Alpha-Getti commercial from 1989! Ask yourself just how much of what drugs the creator was on to produce all that. 😆😆
That’s right! Grab life by those horns! 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥 I might guess you have a fascination with dolphins? 🐬🐬🐬🐬 besides being into meditation? 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️ Good way to help curb stress and get yourself centred. I actually like to view old TV commercials on my phone straight out of nowhere, like check this one on G; Alpha-Getti commercial from 1989! Ask yourself just how much of what drugs the creator was on to produce all that. 😆😆 Did you actually type this in class while it was in session? Phone just under your desk to avoid getting caught by the teacher. 😁
Grew up with this album as a kid. It plays in my head often 47 years later. One of the iconic California songs, of course with Hotel California. Thank you Albert Sr
@@incog99skd11 OH yeah I don't even know how I missed them they're unforgettable! unless of course you meant the beach boys version in which case I'm extremely embarrassed lol
My California runaway story 1983. One day I up and left the Midwest, left a note saying don’t worry about me. I lasted 2 weeks and learned that I didn’t want to be rich and famous. No regrets.
The lyrics to this song are a true testament to all of the struggles and hardships that the majority of practicing Musicians who are trying to earn a living by playing music have to endure.
That is true for the majority of people attempting to go in an entertainment field whether it be as a musician, actor, dancer or singer just to name a few. Everyone going into those fields spend hours each day and years working on their craft and yet the vast majority never get a lucky break and be struggling to get by.
“ please don’t tell them how you found me, don’t tell them how you found me, give me a break, give me a break”. Just enough information to help us paint a picture in our mind of his sad circumstances. His vocal tone is so beautifully sad.
A classic among classics. I was in kindergarten in 1972 and I remember this song. Always loved it . Man we had great tunes from everywhere and every style.
Yes, we did. It was a wonderful time to be alive. It was a beautiful confluence of love and kindness and of course, wonderful music from all genres. Folks got along so much better, then. Be well ❤
It's about to rain like hell in southern California. This great Albert Hammond song is the usual reality for socal. Stay safe my friends from this tropical system that's moving in. Keep listening to The Carpenter's & don't let Rainy days & Monday's get you down. 🙏❤🙏
Got on board a westbound 747 Didn't think before deciding what to do Ooh, that talk of opportunities TV breaks and movies Rang true, sure rang true Seems it never rains in southern California Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours Out of work, I'm out of my head I'm out of self respect, I'm out of bread I'm under-loved, I'm underfed I wanna go home It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it? Had offers but don't know which one to take Please don't tell 'em how you found me Don't tell 'em how you found me Gimme a break, give me a break Seems it never rains in southern California Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours
😢Great tune got laid to this song in the 1972 it will go to my grave with me One of the best they will Never have a beat and voice combo and it was at the right time in a small town in Northern Michigan on a A M Radio God bless you Mr Albert Hammond you are my Hero Northern Michigan Presque Isle County on worlds Largest Limestone Quarry on WHAK radio
My son in law just got back home to Georgia from working in California for the last 3 weeks during the "atmospheric river" of 2023. I've had this song on my mind. I just sent it to him. Too soon?
I had dinner one night with the guy who co-wrote this with Albert Hammond. He was a prolific and very successful song writer. His name was Mike Hazlewood and wrote many fantastic and successful songs for others including the Hollies.
This was my first time 'kknowingly' hearing this song. I must say, not olny does it have great composition that can stand the test of time. It also has an amazing lyrical journey that transports your mind into the writers mind allowing you to see what they felt. Great piece of work!
Sitting up here in chilly, rainy San Francisco. Loving this new chapter in my life and appreciating this song like I never have in the 40 years I've heard it.
What a GREAT song on multiple levels. Great melody and wonderful lyrics that have a double meaning. The song is both catchy & pretty, but also sad at the same time. You could say the same thing about life which is why everyone can relate to this song. The drums were played by the great studio drummer Hal Blaine. 100 years from now people will still be touched by this amazing piece of work. The song is universal and eternal.
My dad sang this song to me the last time we FaceTimed a month ago after I asked him how he was doing in a nursing home. He came home on Monday July 24th 2023. Passed away on Friday the 28th after a long battle with Cancer. He got to come home like he wanted to. More I listen to it, I hear his wish and his thirst for life and going out on his terms. Love you forever Dad. Take care of Katana.❤
Evocative. Takes me right back into the moment nearly fifty years ago. Anyone listening to AM Top 40 radio back then could possibly have heard this song twenty or thirty times a day when "It Never Rains in Southern California" was at its zenith.
I’m 44 and always did my own thing growing up. I’m in the Autism Spectrum and INFJ - so I didn’t really fit in with my peer group, I feel that’s allowed me to be myself about the most faithfully. I’ve always been into older music, but to keep the general feeling going, since crossing over 40, I started picking up on 90’s - present day tunes, there’s a few good ones out there, doesn’t seem as much, but I’ll give anything a chance, I like more older tunes by far, I’d go back as far as 1930’s anyway, it’s like time travel! The rush you get is right when your brain switches from one era and genre to another that is very different, it overwhelms the senses and feels so good it’s practically incapacitating! 😇❤️🔥
A great song, as a kid every time I heard this song on the radio, I wanted to run away to Southern California and find new adventures. Listening to it now, brings back a lot of good memories.
I first heard this song in the series finale for Veronica Mars back in 2007. I was 17 years old and have been in love with this song ever since! Such a great song!
I hate it that everybody seems to only hear these great songs on TV shows ! Don't you people listen to oldies radio stations ? There are TONS of songs like this from the 70s ! And the 60s ! Lotta good stuff from the 50s too !
Got on board a westbound 747 Didn't think before deciding what to do Oh, that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies Rang true, sure rang true Seems it never rains in southern California Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours Out of work, I'm out of my head Out of self respect, I'm out of bread I'm underloved, I'm underfed I wanna go home It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it? Had offers but don't know which one to take Please don't tell 'em how you found me Don't tell 'em how you found me Gimme a break, give me a break Seems it never rains in southern California Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California But girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours
This was the very first song I ever remember hearing on a jukebox. Right when it came out, about 1972-1973. I was 9 or 10 but my dad would sometimes take me with him when he went bar hopping. I would just hang out, put money in the machine, and play this song all the time (along with Turn Turn Turn by the Byrds and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother by the Hollies). It was at a local tavern in Rivrehead, NY called the Peconic River Inn. Yep, just playing them over and over again with money my dad gave me as I busied myself at that long gaming table. You know....the one where you slide a metal hockey puck-looking thing down the saw-dusted surface like bowling, making sure the "puck" slid over those metal recessed clips that scored points, instead of bowling pins. I never knew what that game was called....but I remember well the Peconic River Inn.
We either called it shuffle board or shuffle alley. I think that and playing Pac Man were the best things to play at the bar. I was born in '59 and hanging out with my Dad at the bar was pretty cool. He drank with his buddies while I played games. When I turned 21, I hung out with either my brothers or friends at the bar and played Pac Man and other video games. If there was a shuffle alley, we would play that too.
A #5 hit for Albert Hammond in December of 1972. It hit #2 on the Adult Contemporary charts and in Canada and on the Cash Box charts. It charted well in other countries, too, hitting #1 in Japan. We say goodbye to 1972. What will the music scene be like in 1973? Stay tuned.
Amazing song another one of favourite songs from the Sixties music from California. So looking forward to my first visit to San Francisco in April can't wait 74yr old Scotsman 🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴😀
My neighbours are from latvia live next door for nearly 1o yrs the best neibours mum dad daughter at university we are a team if i need them they are all ways there im 74 xx
I remember watching a the Los Angeles Rams football game back in 1973 during our Sundays on CBS channel and the game was played in Los Angeles and it was raining on that game; this song popped in my mind.
This was constantly on the radio. It just goes to show for all the glitz in the media, the reality is most people never make it to the top. it is unusual in that sense, and thus touches more people.
I remember the early 70s The American dollar was VERY strong (e.g. could truly fly to Europe round/trip for $400 and visit Europe on $10 A day - including food & inexpensive hotel) And More important... The draft and the 15 year war in Vietnam was almost over....
Well... It is raining like hell in California now (Dec 2022 / Jan 2023)... Floods... Powerline down... Trees downs... Mudslides.... But of course, this song is one of the greatest during the 1970s
I'm from Canada & 30+ years ago I spent time cruising around California on my motor cycle. Every day just perfect! San Jose, Sant Cruz, Monterey, Carmel etc...& thought they had the most beautiful weather in North America! Big blue sky & ocean, breezy, low humidity...just terrific! Life & the weather has changed as I understand it from family! Given the huge fires ravaging California, there has to be some truth that it never rains...perhaps at best just a little!
Moved to SoCal recently and been having a rough go of it. Hurricane bearing down on us now and this song feels particularly relevant. Hopefully the future brings something better
It never ceases to amaze me just how many songs from the 70's and 80's I know the words to. I can't remember my phone number sometimes but I know the words to this song still! Lmfao! 😂😂
It's because your memory is tied to emotions. It's perfectly normal. If you feel nothing towards something or you have zero emotional connection to something then it's much harder to remember that specific thing.
man it poured this year!! but it's not exactly about the lack of rain in California but the struggle of getting TO California. i swiped this story from some where on the interwebs because... why not? Hammond: "It never rains... was written in London, before we (Albert and Michael) came to Los Angeles, and we knew we were coming, and I've been telling Mike the story of me in Spain when I started and how I was asking for money outside of the train stations because I had no money to eat and I didn't want to tell my parents. My cousin was on honeymoon then, and he came out of the train station and saw me, and I didn't even know it was him... I just asked him for some money, too. And he said 'you should be ashamed, I'm gonna tell your father,' and I said 'please, don't tell him, he'll go crazy and stop me doing this!' And then he took me back into the hotel, I had a bath, he gave me some clean clothes and some money. I moved on, but he did tell my father, you know. All these things like 'will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it' and all that stuff came from that era of my life when I was struggling, trying to make it, trying to get from Morocco to Spain, from Spain to England, from England to America... That struggle you go through, that's It never rains in Southern California, the story of my life." indeed it's sad what happened to that state. A lot of dreams were broke or came true. now it's like they're just broken. people are fleeing for their lives to escape crime and corruption. Everyone thought California would be destroyed by a massive earthquake... instead it's being destroyed by greedy politicians and the criminally insane.
Prayers to Southern California.
🏡🔥😢
Amen 🙏
Let it pour! Let it pour....
Screw em
Today, 3/1/24 is my mom's birthday. She would be 52 years old, but she passed 36 days ago on 1/25/24. To celebrate her, I drove up the CA coast and stopped at El Matador Beach to write a happy bday message to her in the sand. It started sprinkling and there was a gentlemen playing this song nearby. I had never heard it before this moment.
So sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful way to celebrate your mom and so cool that this was being played in that moment (and that it was the first time you heard it!). I live in Chicago, but lived in LA for a short time years ago and El Matador was my favorite beach and this song was always on heavy rotation. :)
SEmper Fi, sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you, and your family.
My heart is with you i know your pain ive lost my daughter and son love from miles and miles away coventry england xx❤
My condoléance to u,I love this song,I ❤California, the very best music 🎶 on the world,Donald Fagen, Bill labunti,doobies brothers,mac Maccanaly, jakson brown, Bruce springsteen, Jim capaldi, Elvis costello, Marc cohn,Rony milsepp, Benjamin horr, Steve winwood, Steely dan,Bob Dylan,Dan halley ex Eagles,Darly hall and john Oates ,JJKale,James Taylor, toto,...😢from Tunisia 🇹🇳
I'm listening to this as it is raining in Southern California 😌
I have been cheated and lied to...
What part?
@@watchandpray8918 well when I first left the comment it was in orange county 🍊
@@frankiefrazer2988 I lived in OC for many years. I miss it but I won't return to Commiefornia.
Me too! 😁
It is currently HEAVILY raining in southern cali but this song is hitting the spot!
It's one of those songs I sing all day when it rains. Cuz when it rains "it pours, man, it pours"!
Yep
@@DEWAGE83 exactly!!
OMG I didn't know that they had all these mudslides, in Beverly Hills!
😯🤔😬😪
Grew up in the beaches of Southern California Manhattan Hermosa Redondo. Late hubby was firefighter paramedic for Hermosa Beach in the 89s early 90s til his passing in 93. Currently in Illinois outside Chicago
I'm in High school again listening to this on the radio. Through some kind of time warp I am in 2024. Please God take me back.
I'm with you..High school was the best. Lived on south side of Chicago and loved hanging out with friends and listening to music.Wish I could go back😂
Same here I wish
One more. Count me in.
This is one of my favorite comments ever on a song, as it basically describes the last 50 years of my life 🙂
😂👍
We had a teacher when we were in juniors who would bring his guitar 🎸 in on a Friday and sing with us he was a lovely singer this was his favourite song 🎵.
Sadly he lost his life in a car accident years later I listen to this and remember a young man that left a lasting impression on me .
That's a beautiful but heartbreaking story. Hang on to those wonderful memories.
An actual teacher. A very rare thing.
Just found out one of my childhood teachers passed away earlier this year. Great guy...
IF YOU LIKE THIS SONG, YOU WILL REALLY LIKE SANFRANCISCO .
@@lindamonsour4375 That's considered Northern California though, and I imagine not as balmy as the southern part?
Some people take this song literally, but "rain" in this song is figurative, meaning problems or troubles. The lyrics are based on an old saying that was still common when this song came out - "When it rains, it pours", meaning problems seem to come in bunches. When things go wrong, they seem to REALLY go wrong. The hopeful singer had heard nothing but good things about music career opportunities in California (it never rains), but when he got there he couldn't find work and was broke (out of "bread", meaning money), hungry, embarrassed, and humiliated at his predicament. He warns people trying to break into the music business that it doesn't just rain, it pours.
There have been several songs with similarly cynical lyrics which warn that show business is different than what it seems from a distance, such as "Don't Mean Nothin'" by Richard Marx, "The Stroke" by Billy Squier, and "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" by Sugarloaf.
U autistic?
Great explanation of the lyrics.
Two more bottles of wine-Emmylou Harris
Well Said .
Great analysis of the hidden symbolism and true meaning to these songs!
Had never heard this song before until today, was walking my dogs and this was blasting out of someones home. Thank you sir who ever you are for introducing me to this.
Good on you! For walking your dog in the rainy muddy mess that is CA. NYC salutes you!
It was me...you're welcome.
Haha thats a cool story!
Where have you been...?🤔
@@thatruth646 he probably needs to watch more movies. And not be so stubborn
This wonderful song never gets old...2024...Still listening...
Absolutely u r so right it goes right through my heart n the music wow😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me too lovely music lovely sang by him my heart goes for him tum tum tum😅😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love ittttyt
The early to mid 1970’s were the happiest years of my life and this was one of my favourite songs from those years.
I was born in 1960 and loved the 70s. I actually spent my teenage years in Thousand Oaks CA. It was an amazing place to be as a teenager.
My buddy used to say my genre was late 1972 to early 1973... He wasn't far wrong.
was born in 1960 --- understand completely
Forgot about this gem until I watched an episode of Lost, whistled this tune to Google and found it here. 😂❤❤
I can listen to this song, back to back to back, all day long 🥰❤
Same! 🙂
Wished more people from my generation appreciated classics like this.
We do! This song was a hit 14 years before I was born...and now at 30 who's TH-cam searching what?! ;)
Its all good.....we have a broad choice of music to look back to & try....I listen out of my era too
I'm 14 and no kid I know would ever listen to this.. lol
I'm 22 and I love this song!!
Yeah, same here. I am currently 2 years old and this is my jam, all my stupid friends all like this song called “Twinkle twinkle little star”. If you ask me that song is garbage.
Late 1972, and I'm coming back from Vietnam. Spent two months at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco before moving on to Ft Hood, Tx.
We were warned about the Hippies, but never had a problem there. Worst "anti-war" problems were at Love Field in Dallas, followed by the corrupt cops, businesses and landlords of Killeen, Tx. A lot of memories associated with this song.
For better or worse ,Thankyou for your service
This song is one of my all-time favorite 70s songs. It is the perfect example of the songs from that era where even the sad songs are somehow upbeat. You cannot really explain it. 70s songs just capture life experiences in total. The good, the bad, the mundane, and everything else.
Amlistening right now and TRUST ME IS NOT RAINING IN SEATTLE ( As usual,around this time ) IS FREEZING!
BUT I ALWAYS ENJOY THID 🎵 SONG
When I first heard the song- I like th song because the Music was Catchy and the Refrain of It never rains in Southern California was also catchy. But when you actually listen to the song- it is a Sad song about Broken dreams. It is a song about someone moving to Calfornia with Big Dreams to probably be a either a Musician or an ACtor and those dreams not happening. A very sad song. Although, it is very different musically- in terms of theme it is similar to Simon and Garfunkle's = The Boxer which is about someone moving to New York with big Dreams that don't get realized.
Not to mention catchy toon
Yes the 70s sure had some good songs back in the day's.
The problem is people in this generation don't know what living is like
Very underrated song writer
I’m a 17 year old girl who day dreams of spending her life in california, looking out the window of my high school as it pours rain wishing i was laid up under the california sun. It may not rain in california but no rain from my small town will wash away my dreams 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🐬🐬🐬🐬🍀🍀🍀
May all your dreams come true!!
May all your dreams come true and don’t accept no as an answer lol as a former stage tech best advice I can give you is just show up ready to work and don’t be afraid to go after your dreams. 25 years ago I was the same way and those day dreams feel so much better when they come true just never sell your soul “meaning don’t do anything you’d be ashamed of yourself later doing”
As someone who grew up in Southern California, you’re spot on with your dream! It is a wonderful place to live, absolutely stunning scenery and weather year round!!
That’s right! Grab life by those horns! 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥 I might guess you have a fascination with dolphins? 🐬🐬🐬🐬 besides being into meditation? 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️ Good way to help curb stress and get yourself centred.
I actually like to view old TV commercials on my phone straight out of nowhere, like check this one on G; Alpha-Getti commercial from 1989! Ask yourself just how much of what drugs the creator was on to produce all that. 😆😆
That’s right! Grab life by those horns! 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥 I might guess you have a fascination with dolphins? 🐬🐬🐬🐬 besides being into meditation? 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️ Good way to help curb stress and get yourself centred.
I actually like to view old TV commercials on my phone straight out of nowhere, like check this one on G; Alpha-Getti commercial from 1989! Ask yourself just how much of what drugs the creator was on to produce all that. 😆😆
Did you actually type this in class while it was in session? Phone just under your desk to avoid getting caught by the teacher. 😁
Walmart shopping and heard this song and fell in love ❤
It is a great song, isn't it.
I appreciate with all my heart ❤❤❤ i am 70 years old and I consider myself a very lucky man. Wow the music was fantastic and it still is for me ❤❤❤
I am with You, almost the same age and I believe that we have had the best music in our hay days!
@@wernerheusser9556 im 74 here in england best music x
Me too @63!!! We had the best music!
I am 64, and feel the same way! The music still sounds great😊
This reminds me of when my brother left for the Navy. He lives in Hawaii ,that was 1973..we still in touch but his song tugs at my heart.
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In 1972 I was 16 years old that song sit in my memory all time
@Eugene Funayama thats cool bro recommend me some songs because I just discovered this man
GO NAVY !!! ABH3 USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65 98’
It sounds like your brother was stationed in Hawaii when he was in the Navy and stayed there. Right?
This song teleports you back into the early 1970s. 😌💭
Yes. I would sit and listen to WLS (Chicago) for hours.
This was an early favorite.
It does, and I wasn’t even there… but I can imagine!😎☀️🌦️
Defenetly! Even tho I wasen't there
My friend Rodger moved to Mexico because it never rained in Southern California. We’ve never forgotten you Rodger.
I'm 13 and play this song every day before I go to school 😂❤❤❤
good taste! Kudos!
You have very good taste
Good musical taste!
his son becoming a writer and artist in the stokes is awesome
I woke up this morning humming this song. I hadn't heard it in years. So of course I had to look it up. Great song
Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec 20, 2024. 73º F. This song fits perfect. Peace and love to everybody. Happy Christmas!
Our music class sang this song in grammar school. We like the part that says MAN IT POURS. We would yell MAN
I'll be playing this song for a few days , it's raining right now , got to play it .😅
Grew up with this album as a kid. It plays in my head often 47 years later. One of the iconic California songs, of course with Hotel California. Thank you Albert Sr
Don't forget about California dreamin and California love!
@@radiobell920 What about "California Girls!"?
@@incog99skd11 OH yeah I don't even know how I missed them they're unforgettable!
unless of course you meant the beach boys version in which case I'm extremely embarrassed lol
Going to California by Led Zeppelin
My California runaway story 1983. One day I up and left the Midwest, left a note saying don’t worry about me. I lasted 2 weeks and learned that I didn’t want to be rich and famous. No regrets.
The lyrics to this song are a true testament to all of the struggles and hardships that the majority of practicing Musicians who are trying to earn a living by playing music have to endure.
That is true for the majority of people attempting to go in an entertainment field whether it be as a musician, actor, dancer or singer just to name a few. Everyone going into those fields spend hours each day and years working on their craft and yet the vast majority never get a lucky break and be struggling to get by.
A classic radio hit! Those were the days for some of us Gen X
Just returned from my first visit to Southern California, and baby, it’s beautiful out there.
I’m from then, those days. We had so much to choose from. The radio was actually amazing. We knew it was fixed, but they did play what we loved.
“ please don’t tell them how you found me, don’t tell them how you found me, give me a break, give me a break”. Just enough information to help us paint a picture in our mind of his sad circumstances. His vocal tone is so beautifully sad.
Great way to cheer your 🌧️ gloomy day and bring out the Sunshine ☀️
Listening on 12/18/2024. Such a good song.
Merry Christmas to all.
Beautiful. Brings back such good memories of my teenage years (🌍🇿🇦)
Jims drumming is soo perfect
A classic among classics. I was in kindergarten in 1972 and I remember this song. Always loved it . Man we had great tunes from everywhere and every style.
Yes, we did. It was a wonderful time to be alive. It was a beautiful confluence of love and kindness and of course, wonderful music from all genres.
Folks got along so much better, then. Be well ❤
@@hamdelsun68 You also my friend ! Lord bless !
Na década de 70 não tinha música ruim , hoje em dia , Deeeeeeeeeuuuusss me livre.
It's about to rain like hell in southern California. This great Albert Hammond song is the usual reality for socal. Stay safe my friends from this tropical system that's moving in. Keep listening to The Carpenter's & don't let Rainy days & Monday's get you down. 🙏❤🙏
That's what made me find my way back here too
It’s raining like hell here in southern New York
Hope you're doing ok. ✋
It just rained like hell here in North Texas. With large hail, hurricane-force winds, and s few tornados thrown in.
I grew up listening to this song. August, 2024 and still listening.
this music is beautiful, I grew up listening to it with my late father & best friend I ever had. God he died too young, I sure miss him.
Officer ufo1 so sad
uh when did he die?
Know how you feel my dad collapsed in my arms and passed when I was 24
SORRY.🙏
Nothing is worse than losing Good Parents ! 😢😢
Got on board a westbound 747
Didn't think before deciding what to do
Ooh, that talk of opportunities
TV breaks and movies
Rang true, sure rang true
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
Out of work, I'm out of my head
I'm out of self respect, I'm out of bread
I'm under-loved, I'm underfed
I wanna go home
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it?
Had offers but don't know which one to take
Please don't tell 'em how you found me
Don't tell 'em how you found me
Gimme a break, give me a break
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
Brings back memories from my teenage years.
2024 still listening to this worldy classic ❤
❤❤❤
Just have to listen to this again after the heavy downpour in SoCal for almost a week now.
SoCal sounds like some kind of diet aid or artificial sweetener! 😅
😢Great tune got laid to this song in the 1972 it will go to my grave with me One of the best they will Never have a beat and voice combo and it was at the right time in a small town in Northern Michigan on a A M Radio God bless you Mr Albert Hammond you are my Hero Northern Michigan Presque Isle County on worlds Largest Limestone Quarry on WHAK radio
My son in law just got back home to Georgia from working in California for the last 3 weeks during the "atmospheric river" of 2023. I've had this song on my mind. I just sent it to him. Too soon?
I had dinner one night with the guy who co-wrote this with Albert Hammond. He was a prolific and very successful song writer. His name was Mike Hazlewood and wrote many fantastic and successful songs for others including the Hollies.
This was my first time 'kknowingly' hearing this song. I must say, not olny does it have great composition that can stand the test of time. It also has an amazing lyrical journey that transports your mind into the writers mind allowing you to see what they felt.
Great piece of work!
Sitting up here in chilly, rainy San Francisco. Loving this new chapter in my life and appreciating this song like I never have in the 40 years I've heard it.
Prayers for California.. storms bring change 😞💔
May the double rainbow show its face! 🌈🌈
The song moves you as it did 50 years ago !
What a GREAT song on multiple levels. Great melody and wonderful lyrics that have a double meaning. The song is both catchy & pretty, but also sad at the same time. You could say the same thing about life which is why everyone can relate to this song. The drums were played by the great studio drummer Hal Blaine. 100 years from now people will still be touched by this amazing piece of work. The song is universal and eternal.
My dad sang this song to me the last time we FaceTimed a month ago after I asked him how he was doing in a nursing home. He came home on Monday July 24th 2023. Passed away on Friday the 28th after a long battle with Cancer. He got to come home like he wanted to. More I listen to it, I hear his wish and his thirst for life and going out on his terms. Love you forever Dad. Take care of Katana.❤
Decided to comment about my Dad on your thread because you capture his essence of good people recognize good people. Thank you and God bless you.
🙏 🇬🇧 !
His son’s music is just as good
Evocative. Takes me right back into the moment nearly fifty years ago. Anyone listening to AM Top 40 radio back then could possibly have heard this song twenty or thirty times a day when "It Never Rains in Southern California" was at its zenith.
And having the cassette ready with the mic near the radio to record this and other songs when they came on.
I just love reading comments here. Feels nostalgic. Reading it in the middle of the night😁 born in year 2000 but i love old songs🥰
I’m 44 and always did my own thing growing up. I’m in the Autism Spectrum and INFJ - so I didn’t really fit in with my peer group, I feel that’s allowed me to be myself about the most faithfully.
I’ve always been into older music, but to keep the general feeling going, since crossing over 40, I started picking up on 90’s - present day tunes, there’s a few good ones out there, doesn’t seem as much, but I’ll give anything a chance, I like more older tunes by far, I’d go back as far as 1930’s anyway, it’s like time travel!
The rush you get is right when your brain switches from one era and genre to another that is very different, it overwhelms the senses and feels so good it’s practically incapacitating! 😇❤️🔥
Give The Drummer His Flowers Because He's Killing It.
@@timothyjensen179Never Knew That Until Your Reply. I Just Googled It. Gruesome/Horrific !!!
One of the best songs ever written
LOVE MY SEVENTIES MUSIC !!
i grew up on
A great song, as a kid every time I heard this song on the radio, I wanted to run away to Southern California and find new adventures. Listening to it now, brings back a lot of good memories.
15 años buscándote..nunca perdí la esperanzas por volverte a escuchar..alguien me regaló un CD sin títulos..pero bueno al fin te tengo..gracias
Como esta otras maravillas perdidas en la inmensidad
I first heard this song in the series finale for Veronica Mars back in 2007. I was 17 years old and have been in love with this song ever since! Such a great song!
I hate it that everybody seems to only hear these great songs on TV shows ! Don't you people listen to oldies radio stations ?
There are TONS of songs like this from the 70s ! And the 60s ! Lotta good stuff from the 50s too !
Got on board a westbound 747
Didn't think before deciding what to do
Oh, that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies
Rang true, sure rang true
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
Out of work, I'm out of my head
Out of self respect, I'm out of bread
I'm underloved, I'm underfed
I wanna go home
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it?
Had offers but don't know which one to take
Please don't tell 'em how you found me
Don't tell 'em how you found me
Gimme a break, give me a break
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya?
It pours, man, it pours
If he went back it was probably on a Greyhound instead of a 747.
Always LOVED this HIT CLASSIC SONG!!!!
Wer hört im Jahre 2024 noch Albert Hammond außer mir mal gespannt ❤🎉❤
Im 65 and Im still e njoy this tune
Ich
Ich auch😊
Ich drei.
Trust me you're not alone. Great music never goes out of style.
I'm 15 and this is downright my favorite song!
Same, I have 17 now, you too i think
16
I'm 77!
14, but 15 in a couple weeks:D
Y’all have good taste in music
This was the very first song I ever remember hearing on a jukebox. Right when it came out, about 1972-1973. I was 9 or 10 but my dad would sometimes take me with him when he went bar hopping. I would just hang out, put money in the machine, and play this song all the time (along with Turn Turn Turn by the Byrds and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother by the Hollies). It was at a local tavern in Rivrehead, NY called the Peconic River Inn. Yep, just playing them over and over again with money my dad gave me as I busied myself at that long gaming table. You know....the one where you slide a metal hockey puck-looking thing down the saw-dusted surface like bowling, making sure the "puck" slid over those metal recessed clips that scored points, instead of bowling pins.
I never knew what that game was called....but I remember well the Peconic River Inn.
Shuffle board?
We either called it shuffle board or shuffle alley. I think that and playing Pac Man were the best things to play at the bar. I was born in '59 and hanging out with my Dad at the bar was pretty cool. He drank with his buddies while I played games. When I turned 21, I hung out with either my brothers or friends at the bar and played Pac Man and other video games. If there was a shuffle alley, we would play that too.
The last scene of the last episode of Veronica Mars before it was cancelled. Such a brilliant use of an excellent song.
A #5 hit for Albert Hammond in December of 1972. It hit #2 on the Adult Contemporary charts and in Canada and on the Cash Box charts. It charted well in other countries, too, hitting #1 in Japan. We say goodbye to 1972. What will the music scene be like in 1973? Stay tuned.
Me too! You’re right!🎉
This was my very first single record in 197? … Love it!!! ❤
Amazing song another one of favourite songs from the Sixties music from California. So looking forward to my first visit to San Francisco in April can't wait 74yr old Scotsman 🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴😀
Great song for the teens of 1973!
Born in 2000 and what a great song
I' m listening today with a pleasure in Russia . From Russia with love to american people .
My neighbours are from latvia live next door for nearly 1o yrs the best neibours mum dad daughter at university we are a team if i need them they are all ways there im 74 xx
I am Scanian Swedish, I love both Russians and Americans. Some of the kindest people I've ever met.
@@christianriddler5063 Swedish ! Thank you for ABBA ! ABBA is the best !
Another Goldie oldie, I haven't heard this in a long time
I think most people love other people. Governments are the problem, and right now the American government is downright scary.
I remember watching a the Los Angeles Rams football game back in 1973 during our Sundays on CBS channel and the game was played in Los Angeles and it was raining on that game; this song popped in my mind.
This was constantly on the radio. It just goes to show for all the glitz in the media, the reality is most people never make it to the top. it is unusual in that sense, and thus touches more people.
Remind’s me of my childhood and growing up in the 70’s! I turned 10 year’s old in 1973! Good time’s 👍
I remember the early 70s
The American dollar was VERY strong
(e.g. could truly fly to Europe round/trip for $400 and visit Europe on $10 A day - including food & inexpensive hotel)
And
More important... The draft and the 15 year war in Vietnam was almost over....
"It pours. Man, it pours."
As atmospheric rivers are flooding the streets... 😟
Well... It is raining like hell in California now (Dec 2022 / Jan 2023)... Floods... Powerline down... Trees downs... Mudslides.... But of course, this song is one of the greatest during the 1970s
It was 91 here yesterday, I wish we did had rain. Fire season started early this year
Currently 23 and I will listen to music like this anytime of the day then todays modern music.
Same boat as you, fam.
I’m 23 also and I love this classic 70’s music! This music makes me feel young.
@@mattycooldude6462 24 now! Yikes and lol we are still young, we just carry old Souls.
Born in 1995 , but this is my Music ❤😅
@@CosmoVlog I’m 24 now also and I love this music. This song is timeless. I was born in December 8, 1998.
A fleeting Fleetwood Mac "Say that you Love me" moment at 0:06.
Just heard this song in a 7-11 in Tokyo, Japan. So here I am.
I'm from Canada & 30+ years ago I spent time cruising around California on my motor cycle. Every day just perfect! San Jose, Sant Cruz, Monterey, Carmel etc...& thought they had the most beautiful weather in North America! Big blue sky & ocean, breezy, low humidity...just terrific! Life & the weather has changed as I understand it from family! Given the huge fires ravaging California, there has to be some truth that it never rains...perhaps at best just a little!
Love this song!
My daughter and drandsons love this ❤️
Saudades de um tempo que só quem viveu sabe do que estou falando
Moved to SoCal recently and been having a rough go of it. Hurricane bearing down on us now and this song feels particularly relevant. Hopefully the future brings something better
Just learned this song. Play it on stage with my wife. In "northern california". Love it.
I remember when this came out. I just loved it!
It never ceases to amaze me just how many songs from the 70's and 80's I know the words to. I can't remember my phone number sometimes but I know the words to this song still! Lmfao! 😂😂
It's because your memory is tied to emotions. It's perfectly normal. If you feel nothing towards something or you have zero emotional connection to something then it's much harder to remember that specific thing.
This whole album is a great listen. Still have this album that I won on the radio (WKBW in Buffalo, NY) after answering a trivia question correctly.
I've heard this in Lithuanian and it is truly beautiful xx
Compared to Lithuania, there are never pirates in southern Somalia 😡
Aquí en Cd de México 🇲🇽 se escucha esta hermosa canción ❤la amo 🤝😊
It rains everywhere on every one. The secret is finding happiness in the rain
man it poured this year!! but it's not exactly about the lack of rain in California but the struggle of getting TO California. i swiped this story from some where on the interwebs because... why not?
Hammond: "It never rains... was written in London, before we (Albert and Michael) came to Los Angeles, and we knew we were coming, and I've been telling Mike the story of me in Spain when I started and how I was asking for money outside of the train stations because I had no money to eat and I didn't want to tell my parents. My cousin was on honeymoon then, and he came out of the train station and saw me, and I didn't even know it was him... I just asked him for some money, too. And he said 'you should be ashamed, I'm gonna tell your father,' and I said 'please, don't tell him, he'll go crazy and stop me doing this!'
And then he took me back into the hotel, I had a bath, he gave me some clean clothes and some money. I moved on, but he did tell my father, you know. All these things like 'will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it' and all that stuff came from that era of my life when I was struggling, trying to make it, trying to get from Morocco to Spain, from Spain to England, from England to America... That struggle you go through, that's It never rains in Southern California, the story of my life."
indeed it's sad what happened to that state. A lot of dreams were broke or came true. now it's like they're just broken. people are fleeing for their lives to escape crime and corruption. Everyone thought California would be destroyed by a massive earthquake... instead it's being destroyed by greedy politicians and the criminally insane.
I'm always playing this amazing song especially when I was in San Francisco 🏴🇺🇸