September in the Rain
"September in the Rain" is a popular song about nostalgia[1] written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, and published in 1937. The song was introduced by James Melton in the film Melody for Two.
- for the 1960 Dinah Washington album see September in the Rain (album).
| "September in the Rain" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1937 by Remick Music |
| Genre | Popular music |
| Composer(s) | Harry Warren |
| Lyricist(s) | Al Dubin |
Background
It has become a standard, having been recorded by many artists since.
Other recordings
- In 1937, three recordings of the song appeared in the record chart: Guy Lombardo, James Melton, and the Rhythm Wreckers (vocal by Pauline Byrns).
- The song became popular again in 1948 and 1949 when versions by Sam Donahue and the George Shearing Quintet briefly reached the charts.[2]
- In 1961, the song served as the title track for an LP by Dinah Washington,[3] and was a hit on the pop and R&B charts.
References
- Browne, Ray Broadus; Ambrosetti, Ronald J. (1993). Continuities in Popular Culture: The Present in the Past & the Past in the Present and Future. ISBN 9780879725938.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890–1954. Wisconsin: Record Research. p. 576. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- "discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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