Sunday, September 13, 2020

Weather Forecast September Morn In The Rain - Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond 9/11


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It’s always been an important month for me during my younger days because of the constant reminder of incessant rain that pours from above. This weather persists in Singapore. 

In Canada, England or in Scotland, that’s when students either enjoy returning to their universities for another new year or dread the coming months after sunshine Summer sets. It’s like sensational sun in sizzling Summer and sobering school sessions in showery September. Lectures and term papers get wet in the Northern Hemisphere.



“The leaves of brown 

Came tumbling down 

Remember, in September, 

In the rain...”

(September In The Rain)


That's a Sinatra number, with another by him, called, September Song. Then came Earth Wind Fire with September. Earlier we saw Gina Lollobrigida in a movie and a song too, entitled, Come September, an instrumental by Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra. Popular Bobby Darin made it with a cover too. Kool and The Gang came later with September Love. Mostly had covers by other artistes like Andy Williams, Sarah Vaughn and of course Willie Nelson. Gruff with his bass baritone, Neil Diamond came on with the unforgettable, September Morn and it became one of the biggest hits in the 70's.


In all its beauty September was always auspicious; the people call the period FALL. Ironically the word to describe Autumn, when Nat Cole sang about the falling autumn leaves drifting by his window, some wicked people attacked New York's busy Twin Towers and numbers nine and eleven became symbols of disaster, heartache and hate. FALL had another meaning that September morn at 8.46.


"Nine eleven", we call it even today, remembered every year since September 11 in 2001 when four coordinated attacks took place in the US. September mourns! A season so lovely has a scar on its face but now about 20 years later, September still reigns supreme. 


Do you have a story about September? Or a song about this month that you love and why?  Pray tell.

Fire In The Sky by Rhonda Lee: The 9/11 Terrorist Attract Interpretation.


So  as it showers outside, here's Julie London, singing her experience with September in the Rain, a refreshing rendition.

'PHOTO POSES FOR GIRLS' BY SIRI M 

Umbrellas and Ladies. Connect below.


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(I'm just brushing around with oil paintings and popular songs. They go well if you get the right mix of music and colour.)

  Julie London September in the Rain.

Images and YouTube video from Google. 

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24 comments:

WAYNE CHOW (SINGER/SONG WRITER) said...

Well, Wake Me Up When September Ends.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

By GREEN DAY.
Thanks Wayne.
Lovely song.
This generation's contribution about the September season.
2005.

TED HA (LEAD/BASS/JAZZ GUITAR) said...

Happy wet Sunday.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Yes Ted,
Another September too.
Thank you.

RAYMOND KOH said...

Wow those were the joyful days.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thank you Raymond.
Glad you enjoy the song and read.

ANONYMOUS said...

True, true. Is a very wet September so far. Rained yesterday and even heavier today. The Heavens crying its eyes out at the state of the world.

911 - a number known to all Americans, and the world. The Emergency services number. 911 will be seared in the memory of the world.
Every season has its beauty. Autumn, or Fall, is resplendent in fiery colours. It is also harvest season, when Mother Earth offers puny Man her rich larder to tide over the lean Winter. In the New World, it is Time for Thanksgiving, an occasion many considered as important, if not more, as Christmas. At American and Canadian universities, Fall is when term begins afresh, time for Orientation and Homecoming, when the blaze of academic life and enquiring minds are stoked anew.

In the Old World, we can't help but remember Keats' "Ode to Autumn".

In Singapore, we get the brown branches and green leaves bowing under the weight of the thunderstorm.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Thanks Anon.
You know your 4 Seasons well.
To me they serve the purpose of a more varied
and richer experience.
The colours of nature too expose themselves most
vividly in Autumn.

EDDIE ENG said...

I believe September is a transitional month between summer and autumn, like day transitioning into night.
For me, anything in transition is unsettling.
But poets, singers and painters continue to wax lyrical about September.

DAISY KOH [MRS] said...

Love the theme song Come September…remember watching the movie with my bro and sister-in-law.
There is one song about a yellow umbrella popular in the mid 50s…anyone of you veterans remember it? Or possibly it was The naughty lady of shady lane …Dean Martin .but I do remember a yellow umbrella popping up somewhere in a song. ???

Anonymous said...

Yes, Dino - THE LADY WITH THE BIG UMBRELLA.
Thanks, so many brolly songs. thanks for sharing.
A song with SINATRA is A FELLA WITH AN UMBRELLA.
Maybe other readers can help...

KOH SUI PANG - KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA said...

Romancing in September rain Mr n Mrs Andy ...get ready ....ho ho

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

Yes, to have meals together with the younger ones when we go out.
No more romancin' definitely.
Thanks Sui Pang.
Have a pleasant September.

And thanks to the others who wrote in with memories galore.

HIROSHI DEGUCHI [JAPAN] said...

I wish we had September like that.
For us Japanese when it comes to Sep and rain, nothing so elegant as that.
For us "Typhoons are coming".

HIROSHI DEGUCHI [JAPAN] said...

In this country September is another name for a month of typhoons.

ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. © said...

OH MY.
Sorry to hear about the typhoons.
Do be careful.
I hope this year will be a peaceful September for you.
Let's hope for milder ones this time.
All the best for a calmer season.
Thanks for visiting this post.

STEPHEN HAN said...

rain rain go away.

FRANCIS ANTHONY ROZELLS said...

'the sun burnt down just like a dying ember.'

Cedric Collars said...

Here in Australia, September is the start of Spring and I always play September in the Rain the Dinah Washington style. Funny as the lyrics don't really match our season. Ah well the music does camouflage the weather outside.

CHIT CHAT said...


Fred Ching
How timely can this be this morning as I drove along Nicoll Highway and played this album.. the voice of Neil Diamond came on the stereo set. Brother Andy, in 2 days time, it will be concerts galore in Singapore F1. Oh, how I wish Neil will be here to sing this classic for us.. September Morning.

Cheers
👍❤️🥰…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVLonpBtkH0

Andy Young
Fred Ching thanks again for your friendly support. Yes, the best artistes are coming in like the exquisite racing cars. I am sure you'll be attending. Diamond is a gem but unlikely. Soon we hope?

Stephen Han
Raindrops keep flowing on my head

Andy Young
Stephen Han thanks for all your support, all these years my dear friend.

Andy Young
Who says it doesn't rain in September? Check out the story above...

Winston Koh
Andy Young Hi Andy, Albert Hammond says It Never Rains in Southern California😄🙏


Winston Koh
Nice colourful pictures! 👍😊🙏.

Andy Young
Yes, so are the songs Winston. Just as colourful. Thanks for visiting.

Stephen Han
Raindrops keep flowing on my head

Andy Young
Stephen Han thanks for all your support, all these years my dear friend.

Ivor Lesslar
Stephen, raindrops always keep flowing down my head.

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