Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time) by Harold Arlen
Song Overview
Main Theme
The song laments the emotional toll of difficult weather conditions that never seem to improve, causing persistent sadness and despair.
Musical Setting
Musical Expression
Varies from a slow, melancholic tempo to a lively pace, shifting from feelings of sadness to optimism through dynamic vocal performance and expressive instrumentation.
Performance Challenges
Trivia
Known for being a widely covered jazz standard, this song was originally written in 1933 during the Great Depression, capturing the melancholy mood of the era with its soulful lyrics and poignant melody.
