It Never Rains In Southern California is a popular song written by British singer-songwriter Albert Hammond. It was released in 1972 and became a hit on both the US and UK charts. The song reflects on the dream of fame and success in Southern California and the harsh reality of life there.
Albert Hammond
Did You Know
- Albert Hammond is a British singer-songwriter who released It Never Rains In Southern California in 1972.
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- The song’s lyrics describe the dream of fame and success in Southern California, contrasting it with the reality of failed dreams and struggles.
- It Never Rains In Southern California reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is considered Hammond’s most successful single.
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Lyrics
Got on board a westbound seven forty seven
Didn’t think before deciding what to do
Ooh, that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies
Rang true, sure rang true
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California, but girl don’t they warn ya
It pours, man it pours
Out of work, I’m out of my head
Out of self respect, I’m out of bread
I’m underloved, I’m underfed, I wanna go home
It never rains in California, but girl don’t they warn ya
It pours, man it pours
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California, but girl don’t they warn ya
It pours, man it pours
Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it
Had offers but don’t know which one to take
Please don’t tell ’em how you found me
Don’t tell ’em how you found me
Gimme a break, give me a break
Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California, but girl don’t they warn ya
It pours, man it pours