A week of rainy days with temperatures in the low 70s in Portland, Oregon, brought back the memory of this song.
Pitter, patter what's the matter with me?
Pitter, patter rain is all that I see.
Where is my raincoat?
It's here somewhere.
Why wear a raincoat
The weather's fair.
But ever since I saw him depart
It's been raining, raining in my heart.
Where are my rubbers to ford the storm?
What good are rubbers outside its war
But ever since heaven fell apart
It's been raining, raining in my heart.
Once I saw a cottage on sunshine lane,
A fairy palace in disguise.
I don't see it now it must be rain that’s getting in my eyes.
Where’s my umbrella & where’s my guy?
I need my fella to keep me dry.
It won't help if the sunshine should start
‘cause it's raining, raining in my heart.
Haimsohn & Miller
1968
Today's Summer Song is from the musical Dames At Sea. This is a show that I was in twice & both times it was a lovely experience. I had once considered doing this song in my act, but that bitch Bernadette Peters, who originated the role of Ruby in Dames At Sea, does it in her concerts & let's face it, my talent has many appealing, charming & ingenious facets... but, Bernadette Peters I am not. In the photo below, there is our hero front right, very young & very inspired:
