September in the Rain

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"September in the Rain"
Song
Published1937 by Remick Music Corporation
Genre Traditional pop
Composer(s) Harry Warren
Lyricist(s) Al Dubin

"September in the Rain" is a popular song about nostalgia [1] by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, published in 1937. The song was introduced by James Melton in the film Melody for Two . It has become a standard, having been recorded by many artists since. [2]

Contents

There were three charted versions in 1937 by Guy Lombardo, James Melton and Rhythm Wreckers (vocal by Pauline Byrns).

Recorded versions

Other recordings

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