Albert Hammond

It Never Rains In Southern California (1972): A Nostalgic Hit for Oldies Music Lovers

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

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