Weather songs
A few of our favourites for sunshine, showers and everything in between. No forecast required. Just a decent pair of ears.
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Walking On Sunshine
Katrina & The Waves
That first coat-off afternoon, bottled as a song. A gloriously cheerful burst of sunshine for even the most stubborn British cloud cover.
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Here Comes The Sun
The Beatles
For the moment the grey finally gives way. George Harrison’s gentle optimism is just the thing when winter has rather outstayed its welcome.
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Umbrella
Rihanna feat. JAY-Z
Naturally, we couldn’t leave this one out. A promise of shelter and solidarity, with a chorus that makes bringing a brolly sound considerably cooler.
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Rain On Me
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
Sometimes the answer is to dance through it. This rain-soaked pop duet turns a downpour into defiance — preferably somewhere with a dry change of clothes.
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Only Happy When It Rains
Garbage
For anyone who secretly prefers a gloomy forecast. A wonderfully spiky alternative to all that sunshine, and a good excuse to enjoy the rain from indoors.
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Thunderstruck
AC/DC
Less a gentle shower, more a full-volume storm. A thunderous guitar workout for your speakers — not an invitation to stand outside in a real one.
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