Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) was unusual in severa… Read Full Bio ↴Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 - September 4, 1991) was unusual in several ways. One of the few jazzmen to be born a millionaire, Barnet was a bit of a playboy throughout his life, ending up with a countless number of ex-wives and anecdotes. He was one of the few white big band leaders of the swing era to openly embrace the music of Duke Ellington (he also greatly admired Count Basie). Barnet was a pioneer in leading integrated bands (as early as 1935). And, although chiefly a tenor saxophonist (where he developed an original sound out of the style of Coleman Hawkins), Barnet was an effective emulator of Johnny Hodges on alto in addition to being virtually the only soprano player (other than Sidney Bechet) in the 1930s and '40s.

And yet Charlie Barnet was only significant in jazz for about a decade (1939-1949). Although his family wanted him to be a lawyer, he was a professional musician by the time he was 16 and ironically in his career made more money than he would have in business. Barnet arrived in New York in 1932 and started leading bands on records the following year, but his career was quite erratic until 1939. Many of Barnet's early records are worthy but some are quite commercial as he attempted to find a niche. Best is a sideman appearance on a 1934 Red Norvo date that also includes Artie Shaw and Teddy Wilson.

In 1939, with the hit recording of "Cherokee" and a very successful run at the Famous Door in New York, Charlie Barnet soon became a household name. In addition to the fine trumpeter Bobby Burnet (who soloed on many of Barnet's Bluebird records), such sidemen as guitarist Bus Etri; drummer Cliff Leeman; singers Lena Horne, Francis Wayne, and Kay Starr; pianist Dodo Marmarosa; clarinetist Buddy DeFranco; guitarist Barney Kessel; and even trumpeter Roy Eldridge spent time with Barnet's bands. Although at the height of his popularity during 1939-1942 (when his orchestra could often play a close imitation of Ellington's), Barnet's recordings for Decca during 1942-1946 were also of great interest with "Skyliner" being a best-seller.

By 1947 Barnet was starting to look toward bop. Clark Terry was his star trumpeter that year, and in 1949 his screaming trumpet section included Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, Rolf Ericson, and Ray Wetzel. Barnet, however, soon lost interest and near the end of 1949 he broke up his band. Semi-retired throughout the remainder of his life, Charlie Barnet occasionally led swing-oriented big bands during short tours and appearances, making his last recording in 1966.

Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
Charlie Barnet Lyrics

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Into each life some rain must fall
But too much is falling in mine
Into each heart some tears must fall
But some day the sun will shine

Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts
But when I think of you another shower starts
Into each life some rain must fall

But too much is falling in mine

Into each and every life some rain has got to fall
But too much of that stuff is fallin' into mine
And into each heart some tears gotta fall
And I know that someday that sun is bound to shine

Some folks can lose the blues in their heart
But when I think of you another shower starts

Into each life some rain must fall
But too much is fallin' in mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra talks about the inevitability of struggles and hardships that we face in life. The first two lines of the song convey a feeling of being overwhelmed by the troubles that come along with life. It's a reminder that while we have to accept the hardships, it's also important to recognize when it's becoming too much to handle. The next two lines give hope that even though tears must fall in our hearts, there will come a time when the sun will shine again.

The song also has a hint of love and heartbreak. The lines "Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts, but when I think of you another shower starts" express the idea that the singer is unable to move on from the person they lost. They cannot seem to shake off the sadness that comes with the memories of that person, and as a result, their tears flow freely.

However, the song ends on a hopeful note, reminding the listener that while it's okay to feel sad, we cannot let the rain dictate our lives. The sun will shine again, and we'll soon find ourselves back in a happier place.

Line by Line Meaning

Into each life some rain must fall
In life, one will experience challenges and difficulties.

But too much is falling in mine
However, I feel like I am experiencing an excessive amount of problems.

Into each heart some tears must fall
It is natural to feel sadness and cry at some point in one's life.

But some day the sun will shine
But eventually, things will get better and happiness will return.

Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts
Some people are able to overcome their sadness and find joy.

But when I think of you another shower starts
But when I think of this specific person, it brings me even more sadness and tears.

Into each life some rain must fall
Once again, it is a common occurrence to face obstacles in life.

But too much is falling in mine
Unfortunately, I feel like I am facing an overwhelming amount of problems.

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLAN ROBERTS, DORIS FISHER

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