
After 2 1/2 beautiful days it started raining yesterday in the afternoon. I really miss my California. Since my friend Vonita is currently traveling in my second home I share a song with you that makes me dream about the Golden State.
It Never Rains In Southern California – Albert Hammond
Got on a board a west bound 747
Didn’t think before deciding what to do
All 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 under loved I’m under fed
I wanna go home
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 them how you found me
Don’t tell them how you found me give me 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
In Love and Light
I’d love to visit California again. So many wonderful memories, especially of Sequioa park. Great post!
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Wow, I haven’t been there yet. Is it in the north or south? I am actually glued to the south from LA down to Laguna Beach. Oh yes, go to Cali as soon as you have the change again!
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I suck at geography + I was a kid. I do remember being pretty sure we were all going to die as our family vehicle ascended a very steep mountain with few guard rails. We drove through a tree because the trees were so large and ancient that they just made them a part of the road. Black Bears and Deer just “hung out” beside our cabin. Google search “Sequoia” and you’ll see what I mean!

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I will for sure because it sounds awesome what you describe. There is nothing better than the deep and vivid perception of a child! Wow, awesome!!!!
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Love this song, never been to Ca. but want to go!
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Never? You need to! It is such a lovely and energizing place. I know that you will love it!
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I want to ride my bike on the Pacific Coast Highway, it’s on my bucket list.:D
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Awesome! Keep that thought up! But… rather ride the bike on beach trails or ride the PCH by car…. it is a highly frequented highway… lol!
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I am talking about my steel horse…I go everywhere!
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LOL…. right! I forgot… haha! Sorry!!! Gosh, how silly… 😂😂
Yes, that is the perfect way to experience the PCH!
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I probably wouldn’t be welcome on the trails…:D
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I definitely don’t think so 😂😅
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omgosh, can you imagine!?
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Tjat reminds me of the last scene of “Born to be wild” where the four arrive in Venice Beach/Santa Monica and drive on the beach trail with their bikes…. do you know that movie? It is with Tim Allen and other comedians.
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I saw the previews, laughed so hard! Was John Travolta in that or was that “Hogs” another funny movie about novice bikers! lol.
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Yes, right! He was one of the four. You neednto watch it. Iwon’t tell you about the final scene… too funny 😀
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I will watch it for sure!
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😀😉👍
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I’d forgotten this classic tune. Thanks for the reminder!
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That’s what I love about posting a song each day. I automatically dig deeper in order to find some forgotten treasures. So glad you enjoyed it, Jeffrey!
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I also learned something. I didn’t realize the lyric was “it pours, man it pours”. I heard ‘its war, man of war’. Never made sense 🙂
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Yes, I agree…. that doesn’t make sense at all… lol! That is funny. I thought it was more a problem of people whose mother tongue is not English. Until I focused more on understanding the lyrics I often understood them the wrong way.
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The classic case is Purple Haze where it’s heard as ‘excuse me while I kiss this guy’, rather than ‘excuse me, while I kiss the sky’. I recently learned its called a mondegreen.
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Hahahaha…. that is really a fantastic example… lol!!! Have to check it out!
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I hope vonita is having so much fun!
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To tell from her post she totally seems to enjoy it…… and I understand it soooo well 😍😍😍
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yes me too!
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Awh…. we should just drop everything and head over. What do you think?
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yes!
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✈️✈️✈️ 🌴🌞 🌊 🐬
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Ah, we miss you too Erika! And by the way, this song should probably be called “It rarely rains in Southern California and when it does we all go crazy!!”
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LOL! What for others is a dry summer is already a catastrophy for Cali. Every time I was in California it rained once and then it really poured like crazy for hours!
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Oh yeah, well part of it is that our sewer systems just really aren’t equipped for it and also, it when it rains here it tends to be very heavy, especially in winter months. Very difficult to drive!
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Yes, I know. I experienced some rain days. It truly poured heavily for hours and the wipers didn’t make it. Another dangerous thing about driving is that the dust that accumulated for weeks or months on the roads, becomes slippery together with the water.
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yes, that’s for sure!
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This is a classic, Erika and it does give you that daydreaming vibe.
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I feel exactly the same about that song. Always captures me and makes me dream! Thank you, Syl! Glad you enjoyed the song!
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Thank you for posting it today!
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I enjoyed doing it. Glad you liked it so much!
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Always love the classics!
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So do I 😊 They bring up lovely memories.
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Love Albert Hammond and he sometimes sang in Spanish too. 🙂
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I don’t know if I know more of his songs but I love this one. I did not know either that he is singing in Spanish too. Very cool!
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This was a blast from the past Sis, I enjoyed it! 🙂
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Good morning, Sis! Glad you enjoyed it. I love that one and it always carries me away to my beloved places.
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Great song sis!
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Morning, Sis! Yes, I think it is even a lovely song for the start into the day!
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one of the old songs that still is shinning!
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I so agree, Mihran! And for sure a song that might speak to you…. 😊
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