I need a song

[impressive]

I'm about 6K words into a novella that's centered around karaoke night in a dyke bar, and my protagonist had a song all picked out for her opening number -- then she accidentally got locked out in the rain. By the time she talks her way back into the club, she's a soaked mess.

I want her to change her selection to play off her bedraggled appearance. It can't be too obscure, but I don't want it to be too common, either.

Suggestions, please?

 

[oggbashan]

How about Raindrops?

Og

 

[impressive]

How about Raindrops?

Og

Listening on YouTube now.

ETA: Okay, a little too techno, not enough "overcoming the obstacles" lyrics, and not strong enough on the vocals to highlight her voice. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

 

[glynndah]

She's sopping wet. Karaoke in a dyke bar? It has to be this:

I"m gonna wash that man right outa my hair

 

[Emperor_Nero]

MacArthur Park?

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

The old BJ THOMAS song, RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD.

Or the old DEE CLARK hit RAINDROPS

 

[cantdog]

Stormy Weather

 

[impressive]

She's sopping wet. Karaoke in a dyke bar? It has to be this:

I"m gonna wash that man right outa my hair

That has possibilities.

I'm YouTubing the others.

Thanks for helping, everyone!

 

[The_Fool]

This was my first thought. Showing my age....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZuVHQcZlNA

 

[impressive]

This was my first thought. Showing my age....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZuVHQcZlNA

Um, no.

 

[The_Fool]

Um, no.

Sorry baby, it was the caught in the rain part....

 

[impressive]

Stormy Weather

Too much "man" for the venue. Thanks!

 

[impressive]

The old BJ THOMAS song, RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD.

Or the old DEE CLARK hit RAINDROPS

The former might work. The latter isn't likely to be readily available. Thanks!

 

[impressive]

Sorry baby, it was the caught in the rain part....

I understand. Thanks, anyway!

 

[DG Hear]

Ok here it goes.

I'm about 6K words into a novella that's centered around karaoke night in a dyke bar, and my protagonist had a song all picked out for her opening number -- then she accidentally got locked out in the rain. By the time she talks her way back into the club, she's a soaked mess.

I want her to change her selection to play off her bedraggled appearance. It can't be too obscure, but I don't want it to be too common, either.

Suggestions, please?

OK Dear, How about, "I used to kiss her on the lips, but it's all over now."
DG

 

[OhMissScarlett]

How about 'Purple Rain'

or "Love, Reign O'er Me' by The Who


I keep thinking of that Travis song 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?', but that one is probably too obscure.

 

[English Lady]

I'm thinking at a tangent 'Drops of Jupiter' by Train?

 

[impressive]

Thanks, y'all. I got one.

 

[jomar]

Depending on what mood your'e shooting for - Who'll Stop The Rain

Then there's Purple Rain by Prince, but I couldn't get the Youtube sound to work.

ETA: Oops, that's what I get for not reading the last post!

 

[gauchecritic]

crowded house: Weather with you.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

How about something funky and humorous, especially given the context of being rain-soaked and also perhaps looking for a date (main reason to go to a bar like that, right?):

"If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain.
If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain.
If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape.
I'm the lady you've looked for, write to me, and escape."



Artist: Rupert Holmes
Song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thesweetestthing/escapethepinacoladasong.htm

 

[Guest]

She's sopping wet. Karaoke in a dyke bar? It has to be this:

I"m gonna wash that man right outa my hair

Question: what does come to the mind of other litizens when that sentence is said.

I got a very literal image on my hair, eh, head.



Maharat

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Question: what does come to the mind of other litizens when that sentence is said.

I got a very literal image on my hair, eh, head.



Maharat

Classic musicals. This is from Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific but it triggers memories of older classics including Porgie and Bess ("Summertime") and Showboat ("Old Man River"). I know, I'm weird.

 

[Misty_Morning]

How about an old Memphis classic that has been covered by several artists?

I Can't Stand The Rain by Ann Peebles.

 

[Stella_Omega]

How about an old Memphis classic that has been covered by several artists?

I Can't Stand The Rain by Ann Peebles.

Love that one! Or, Rainy Night In Georgia...