2. There was also a Rat Pack from Ventura, CA on Mystic Records that released two EP's titled "Rat Pack" and "Ice Cream, Acid, and Cigarettes" and one self titled LP. They were also released on few Mystic Records compilations such as the Nardcore comp.
3.There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"
A Foggy Day In London Town
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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In London town,
It had me low,
And it had me down
I viewed the morning,
With much alarm,
The British Museum,
How long I wondered,
Could this thing last,
But the age of miracles,
It hadn't past
And suddenly,
I saw you standing right there
And in foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
The Rat Pack's A Foggy Day In London Town is a song that talks about the dreariness of London's weather that can get you feeling down and out. The song begins with the singer referring to a day in London that was particularly foggy and how the weather had brought him low and down. He looks around and views the city with much alarm and is disappointed to find that even the British Museum had lost its charm in such a gloomy state. The lyrics bring out the frustration that comes with London's unpredictable weather.
The latter part of the song seems to suggest hope and a ray of sunshine on what was a dreary day. The singer talks about suddenly seeing someone standing right there, and in that moment, it seems like the fog had cleared, and the sun was shining everywhere. This person is the source of the light in the singer's life, and they find solace in the midst of the gloom.
Overall, the song talks about finding hope and joy amidst the dreariness and unpredictability of life. It's a song that encourages people to keep pressing on despite life's challenges and to find joy in seemingly insignificant moments.
Line by Line Meaning
A foggy day,
The day was foggy and it caused gloominess.
In London town,
This happened in London, specifically.
It had me low,
The fog had a depressing effect on the singer.
And it had me down
The fog made the artist feel dejected.
I viewed the morning,
The artist looked out in the morning.
With much alarm,
The singer was worried or anxious.
The British Museum,
This refers to the British Museum.
Had lost its charm
The artist no longer found the British Museum appealing or interesting.
How long I wondered,
The artist was curious about something.
Could this thing last,
The artist questioned whether the fog would continue.
But the age of miracles,
The singer was hopeful that something good would happen despite the fog.
It hadn't past
The artist believed that the time of good surprises had not ended.
And suddenly,
Something unexpected happened.
I saw you standing right there
The singer saw someone they were happy to see.
And in foggy London town,
This happy event happened despite the gloomy weather.
The sun was shining everywhere
The artist felt very happy, as if the sun was shining everywhere despite the fog.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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@zevanoc.sibarani8295
I was a stranger in the city
Out of town were the people I knew
I had that feeling of self pity
What to do, what to do, what to do?
The outlook was decidedly blue
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
(Chorus)
A foggy day in London town
Had me low and had me down
I viewed the morning with alarm
The British museum had lost its charm
How long, I wondered, could this thing last?
But the age of miracles hadn't passed
For, suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town
The sun was shining everywhere
A foggy day in London town
It had me low and it had me down
I viewed the morning with much alarm
The British museum had lost its charm
How long, I wondered, could this thing last?
But the age of miracles hadn't passed
For, suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town
The sun was shining upside-down!
@CRANWELLPOACHER
This song holds a certain poignancy in my heart. My father sang a very quiet, gentle rendition of it whilst in a hospital bed a few weeks ago. I had never heard him sing much, least of all Frank Sinatra...he passed away a few days later.....i find myself humming or singing it myself now.
@whackman47
I sing this every day driving in work, at home, brushing my teeth. Fantastic tune, amazing jazz and showtune.
@claudpiro6469
Io la risento dopo 30 anni... bellissima
@thatfish2252
May your father rest in peace 🕊️
@Epictetus888
❤
@EricFontaineJazz
I can't believe I've never heard this version... ♫ A Foggy Day has regained its charm ♫
@AlexisOrtizGatoYbeans
Would always hear this playing at the Resort I used to work for and even to this day brings back good memories working there, RIP a true singer with passion in his songs.
@yinyangedits5846
I’ve just started listening to Sinatra properly, I used to listen to songs here and there, but I never appreciated his voice before, luckily I’m 15 so I have many years in the future to appreciate his music more.
@fahd8449
U still listen to sinatra's songs 2 years later dont u?
@ComposerKuandohan
Ahhh, what a beautiful song.
I love the unfolding story to where the sun was finally shining because he saw the women of his dreams.
I don't care if people say it's cheesy or whatever, it's a great progression!