About The Song

“It Never Rains in Southern California” is a song by Albert Hammond from his debut album of the same name released in 1972. Albert Hammond co-wrote the song with Mike Hazlewood. The song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1972. The song reflects on the disillusionment of fame and the entertainment industry, with lyrics depicting the protagonist’s struggles in Los Angeles despite the city’s reputation for sunny weather. The album reached No. 77 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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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