1975 Songs: Rainy Day People
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (74550)
United States
May 13, 2025 10:55am CST
Hooray, I survived my eye exam! I told the optometrist, however, that I’d rather have a mammogram. She was shocked, but I explained, “The mammogram is over in five minutes. I’m going to have a headache (from the dilation of the eyes) all night.” But everything is cool, and I can see well enough to find the video for today’s song from 1975!
Rainy Day People - Gordon Lightfoot
Doesn’t this sound like Rod Serling should be narrating it? Submitted for your approval: a year of music, where the Captain and Tennille dominated, KC & the Sunshine Band came along with disco, and you could hear Gordon Lightfoot after an Alice Cooper song. It was The Twilight Zone. 
Well, that was 1975. And, if you think about it in that regard, it’s really not THAT strange that my iPod plays Hank Williams after the Clash. 
This was Gord’s “tweener” song, between his #1 hit “Sundown” and his legendary epic “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” So if you don’t remember it, that’s probably why.
Rainy Day People
Written by Gordon Lightfoot
Recorded by Gordon Lightfoot
From Cold on the Shoulder, 1975
High-stepping strutters who land in the gutters:
Well, that was 1975. And, if you think about it in that regard, it’s really not THAT strange that my iPod plays Hank Williams after the Clash.
This was Gord’s “tweener” song, between his #1 hit “Sundown” and his legendary epic “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” So if you don’t remember it, that’s probably why.
Rainy Day People
Written by Gordon Lightfoot
Recorded by Gordon Lightfoot
From Cold on the Shoulder, 1975
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14 responses
@celticeagle (174236)
• Boise, Idaho
15h
Gordon is such an iconic character. Each of his tunes are nostalgic. The Twilight Zone seems like a good backdrop.
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@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
15h
For a year that gave us all of that different music (and tomorrow’s is another one that is completely different), yes it is! Love Gordon’s music so much.
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@celticeagle (174236)
• Boise, Idaho
14h
@FourWalls .......I do too. Completely different, huh? Interesting.
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@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
8h
You got that right! What a wonderful songwriter he was.
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@wolfgirl569 (115885)
• Marion, Ohio
8h
@FourWalls I do remember the other 2 of his you named better. 
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@LindaOHio (188425)
• United States
12h
I know this one. I'd rather have my eyes dilated. I have my mammogram coming up next month.
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@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
8h
I guess I’m used to the momentary mammogram pain. I don’t like headaches, especially ones caused by dilation. Feels too close to a cluster headache.
@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
17h
No, Peter and Gordon were British. That was Gordon Waller. Gordon Lightfoot was Canadian.
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@Ineeddentures (1071)
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10h
Glad to hear that you survived your eye exam.
This song, saw the title and thought Dylan,
Then realised that was Rainy Day Woman
Or at least I hope it was coz if it's not I've gone nuts
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@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
8h
Yes, “Rainy Day Women #12 and 35.” Everybody must get stoned, even rainy day people.
@RasmaSandra (84843)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12h
Always loved Gordon Lightfoot songs
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@sallypup (64232)
• Centralia, Washington
4h
My hubby loves to sing this song. Lightfoot was such a grand snger.
@JudyEv (353124)
• Rockingham, Australia
5h
Vince had his pupils dilated once but they didn't warn him about how long it would take for them to get back to normal. He drove off after quite while but driving into the sun was dreadful. He had to got to a nearby friend's for quite some time before driving home. It was very negligent on their part really. I guess they think everyone knows the score.
@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
8h
Sometimes we don’t give the parents enough credit for our music tastes!
@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
17h
Oh, will you go make a key lime pie!!?????
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@MarieCoyle (43718)
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3h
I liked Gordon Lightfoot's songs. Another era, for sure.
The last two times I have been to the eye doctor, they dilated my eyes with whatever it is that they use and it stings for hours and hours...I was shocked to find out they said I could drive myself home. My eyes ached so much I honestly didn't want to, and I am not a moaner...they just ached. And you are correct, it leads to a big old headache, too.
@LooeyVille (49)
• United States
16h
Hubby got it by the second verse, both song and artist. I've heard of this artist, but I don't really know him or his work.
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@FourWalls (74550)
• United States
15h
I thought you knew “If You Could Read My Mind.” Bravo for hubby. 
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