Carpenters

Rainy Days and Mondays By Carpenters (1971) - Delight for Oldies Music Lovers

The song Rainy Days and Mondays was recorded by the Carpenters in 1971. It was written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams. The song became one of the Carpenters' signature hits and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is known for its melodic piano intro, lush harmonies, and relatable lyrics about feeling down on rainy days and Mondays.


The Carpenters

Did You Know

  • Rainy Days and Mondays by Carpenters was released in 1971, as part of their album "Carpenters".
  • The song was written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams.
  • Rainy Days and Mondays reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

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@ajsway7134

Karen Carpenter had the clearest voice I've heard


@winehousedrunk

Hearing Karen's voice, and the instrumentals and backing vocals, is like sonically coming home in a place of beauty and peace. Especially Karen's vocals communicate this  rare sense of familiarity and sanctuary for the soul. She was a living diamond that shone but for a while in this dark world.


Lyrics

Talkin' to myself and feelin' old
Sometimes I'd like to quit
Nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin' around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

What I've got they used to call the blues
Nothin' is really wrong
Feelin' like I don't belong
Walkin' around
Some kind of lonely clown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems I always wind up here
with you
Nice to know somebody loves me

Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

Hangin' around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

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