It Might as Well Rain Until September

Carole King

About It Might as Well Rain Until September

"It Might as Well Rain Until September" is a 1962 song originally written for Bobby Vee by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. King recorded the demo version of the song and it became a hit for her. However, Vee's management baulked at releasing the song as a single, instead using it only as an album track. Bobby Vee recorded the song the same year for his 1963 Liberty album The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.


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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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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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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.
First Solo Release
The song was initially recorded by Carole King and it was her first solo record to achieve significant commercial success.
Bobby Vee's Version
Singer 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.
Carole King's Singing Career
The 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.
Popularity in UK
The 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.
Recording Label
In the US, the song was released via Dimension Records, while in the UK it was released under the London Records label.
Accidental Release
Originally, 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.
Unprecedented Scenario
The 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.
Association with Film
The 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.
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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