It Might as Well Rain Until September
Carole King
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What should I write? What can I say? How can I tell you how much I miss you? The weather here has been as nice as it can be Although it doesn't really matter much to me For all the fun I'll have while you're so far away It might as well rain until September I don't need sunny skies for things I have to do 'Cause I stay home the whole day long and think of you As far as I'm concerned each day's a rainy day So it might as well rain until September My friends look forward to their picnics on the beach Yes, everybody loves the summertime But you know, darling, while your arms are out of reach The summer isn't any friend of mine It doesn't matter whether skies are grey or blue It's raining in my heart 'cause I can't be with you I'm only living for the day you're home to stay So it might as well rain until September (September, September) Oh, it might as well rain until September
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"It Might as Well Rain Until September" was penned by the legendary songwriting duo - Gerald Goffin and Carole King, in 1962. Goffin and King were prolific songwriters who crafted many of the great pop hits of the 1960s.
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First Solo ReleaseThe song was initially recorded by Carole King and it was her first solo record to achieve significant commercial success.
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Bobby Vee's VersionSinger Bobby Vee also recorded a version of the song in the same year. While King's version topped UK Singles Chart at number 3, Vee's version also made it to the charts, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Carole King's Singing CareerThe success of the song convinced Carole King that she could pursue a career as a solo artist, in addition to her songwriting ventures. This marked the beginning of her transition from behind-the-scenes songwriter to front-of-stage performer.
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Popularity in UKThe song was more popular in the UK than in the US. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart while it reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Recording LabelIn the US, the song was released via Dimension Records, while in the UK it was released under the London Records label.
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Accidental ReleaseOriginally, the song was intended as a demo for other artists to hear but when a copy of the record was accidentally sent to a DJ, it was mistakenly given airtime and became popular, which led to the official release.
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Unprecedented ScenarioThe song's rise to fame was unusual because it was being played on American radio at the same time by two different artists, Carole King and Bobby Vee.
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Association with FilmThe song was later included in the soundtrack for the 2018 film, "The Shape of Water", an Oscar-winning romantic fantasy thriller film directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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Connection to The Beatles"It Might as Well Rain Until September" was one of the songs The Beatles considered during their Decca audition, although they ultimately did not record it.
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