1. Gene Kelly, “Singin’ in the Rain”
When in need of a lift on a dreary day, Gene Kelly’s dance moves have got you covered.
2. Buddy Holly, “Raining in My Heart”
Whether the rain is in your heart or outside your window, the smooth sounds of “Raining in My Heart” will ease those rainy day blues.
3. Ray Charles, “Come Rain or Come Shine”
Ray Charles is with us always, come rain or come shine — but especially on cloudy days when we need it most.
4. Bob Dylan, “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”
Sit by a warm fire (or the radiator in your apartment) and comfort yourself amidst the hard rain.
5. The Beatles, “Rain”
If you’re a fan of dancing in the rain, here’s the soundtrack to your upbeat rain-fueled day.
6. Joni Mitchell, “Rainy Night House”
On the other hand, if you want to wallow in your drenched boots, feel free to blast “Rainy Night House” throughout the house on a rainy night.
7. Led Zeppelin, “The Rain Song”
Led Zeppelin provide a seven-minute ballad to spin on repeat until the clouds decide to disappear.
8. Willie Nelson, “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain”
Willie Nelson’s melancholic twist on a Roy Acuff original will make eyes of any color tear up.
9. Prince, “Purple Rain”
Pay tribute to the Prince of Purple Rain while staring out into a sky of gray.
10 Missy Elliott, “The Rain”
If you can’t stand the rain as much as Missy Elliot, throw on “The Rain” and groove into a better mood.
11. Patty Griffin, “Rain”
If the hurt of constant rain is too deep, find solace in the words of Patti Griffin.
12. Rihanna, “Umbrella”
Lift your spirits knowing that when the sun shines you’ll finally be able to put away your umbrella.