About the song It Never Rains in Southern California – Albert Hammond
“It Never Rains in Southern California” is a 1972 song written by Albert Hammond and originally recorded by him. The song is a soft rock ballad with a catchy melody and wistful lyrics. It tells the story of a young man who moves to Southern California in search of sunshine and happiness, but ends up feeling lost and alone. The song’s message of disillusionment with the American dream resonated with audiences around the world, and it became a massive hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 1 in Canada.
The song’s impact
“It Never Rains in Southern California” was one of the most successful singles of the 1970s, and it helped to establish Albert Hammond as a popular singer-songwriter. The song’s enduring popularity has led to numerous covers, including versions by The Carpenters, Linda Ronstadt, and The Hollies. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, such as “Thelma & Louise” and “The Drew Carey Show”.
The legacy
“It Never Rains in Southern California” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. It is a reminder that the American dream is not always what it is cracked up to be, and that life can be difficult, even in a place like Southern California.
Here are some notable accolades for “It Never Rains in Southern California”:
- In 2004, the song was ranked number 557 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- In 2014, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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It Never Rains in Southern California – Albert Hammond Lyrics
Got on board a westbound 747Didn’t think before deciding what to doOh, that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and moviesRang true, sure rang trueSeems it never rains in southern CaliforniaSeems I’ve often heard that kind of talk beforeIt never rains in CaliforniaBut girl, don’t they warn ya?It pours, man, it poursOut of work, I’m out of my headOut of self respect, I’m out of breadI’m underloved, I’m underfedI wanna go homeIt never rains in CaliforniaBut girl, don’t they warn ya?It pours, man, it poursWill you tell the folks back home I nearly made it?Had offers but don’t know which one to takePlease don’t tell ’em how you found meDon’t tell ’em how you found meGimme a break, give me a breakSeems it never rains in southern CaliforniaSeems I’ve often heard that kind of talk beforeIt never rains in CaliforniaBut girl, don’t they warn ya?It pours, man, it pours