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El Niño: A playlist of the best rainy day songs, according to you
A stock photo of a woman walking on a rainy day in L.A.
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Climatologists forecasted a 'Godzilla' El Niño this winter, but so far Southern California hasn't seen much rain, even compared to a normal year.
Those fancy rain boots and new umbrellas we purchased have been gathering cobwebs in our closets. But they could come in handy this weekend. Rain is expected across the region, and showers could continue through Monday.
In light of the weather, we surveyed users of Groundsource, a group of people who text us comments, pictures and news tips. This time around, we asked Angelenos to tell us their favorite rainy day song.
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We got a great list of responses. The selections span genres and decades, featuring the work of everyone from Creedence Clearwater Revival to Raekwon the Chef. Enjoy this playlist below while jumping puddles or sipping soup.
Want to get involved? It's simple: text RAIN to 323-924-6509.
KPCC's Rainy Day Playlist
Anything to add? Let us know in the comments section. And don't forget: Text RAIN to 323-924-6509 to join our group of rainy day texters.
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