Pucho didn't achieve the wide recognition of some other 'latin jazz' performers, exploring similar territory, e.g.: Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo & Cal Tjader. The timbales player / bandleader may also have been too eclectic / open (to outside influences), to achieve significant recognition amongst piers & the, then contemporary, 'serious' jazz community. He disbanded the group in 1973, to focus on more traditional 'latin music'.
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Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers Lyrics
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Funny, but here's that rainy day
Here's that rainy day they told me about
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
After it brought my lover near
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny, that rainy day is here
The lyrics to Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers' song Here's That Rainy Day speak of the inevitability of love and loss. The singer reflects on their past, wondering if they should have saved their dreams instead of throwing them away. They recall being told about a rainy day, which they laughed off, only to find that it has come to pass. The rainy day is a metaphor for heartbreak and difficult times - love may begin as a beautiful thing, but it can quickly become a cold and harsh reality. The singer wonders where their once cherished wish has gone, now that their love has turned into a rainy day.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the ups and downs of love and how it can ultimately lead to pain and heartbreak. The use of the rainy day metaphor effectively conveys this message, as we can all relate to the feeling of gloom and sadness that comes with a rainy day. The song is somewhat melancholic, as if the singer is lamenting their past mistakes and the choices they made.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams
Perhaps it would have been wise to hold onto my unfulfilled aspirations
Funny, but here's that rainy day
Ironically, the unpleasant day that was once discussed has arrived
Here's that rainy day they told me about
As predicted, the unfavorable circumstances have occurred
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
I ridiculed the notion that this situation could happen.
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
What happened to the hope that I abandoned?
After it brought my lover near
The love I experienced, which resulted from that hope
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
It is curious how love can transform into an unfavorable situation
Funny, that rainy day is here
Amusingly, the day of trouble is now present
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT REYNOLDS, SCOTTY HUFF
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