Your local radio station will have you believe that the only song worth playing on a rainy day is that ‘Zara zara’ number, with the lilting flute notes and the overall sense of the erotic. However, if you aren’t particularly in the mood for romance, and don’t mind listening to some wonderful oldies, you simply must listen to these – highly recommended, especially if you happen to be nursing a cup of steaming coffee and reminiscing about times gone by:

“Rhythm of the Falling Rain” by The Cascades. Didn’t have the music file on my PC; hence the link to YouTube (the video is just a filler-thing. I don’t think they ever picturised this one).

Also, “Alone again, naturally” by Gilbert O’Sullivan. Had the music file this time around, but thought the video was also worth a watch, simply because it does such a nice job of giving away information about the singer.

Also, for anyone who can find it, as there seem to be no audio / video files on the internet, “You’re the one I sing my love songs to” by Stoney Edwards. I heard the original on a music cassette (yes, I come from that generation), a hand-me-down from my aunt. Soothing voice, wonderful lyrics and just perfect for the freshly out-of-love. *evil grin*