September in the Rain

"September in the Rain" is a popular song about nostalgia[1] written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, and published in 1937. The song was introduced by James Melton in the film Melody for Two. It has become a standard, having been recorded by many artists since.

for the 1960 Dinah Washington album see September in the Rain (album).
"September in the Rain"
Song
Published1937 by Remick Music
GenrePopular music
Composer(s)Harry Warren
Lyricist(s)Al Dubin

In 1937, three recordings of the song appeared in the record chart: Guy Lombardo, James Melton, and the Rhythm Wreckers (vocal by Pauline Byrns). The song became popular again in 1948 and 1949 when versions by Sam Donahue and the George Shearing Quintet briefly reached the charts.[2]

References
  1. Browne, Ray Broadus; Ambrosetti, Ronald J. (1993). Continuities in Popular Culture: The Present in the Past & the Past in the Present and Future. ISBN 9780879725938.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890–1954. Wisconsin: Record Research. p. 576. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.


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