American Songwriter has compiled a short list of four songs from the 1970s deemed ideal listening for a rainy day spent indoors. The feature is part of the outlet's recurring "The List" series, offering a mood-based playlist that pairs the weather with music that reflects introspection, quiet nights and lingering thoughts, aimed at readers looking for atmospheric listening during, or in anticipation of, wet weather.

The selections span rock and soul: Led Zeppelin's "The Rain Song" (1973, from Houses of the Holy), The Doors' "The Cars Hiss By My Window" (from L.A. Woman), Pink Floyd's "Time" (from The Dark Side of the Moon), and Ann Peebles' 1973 hit "I Can't Stand the Rain", which the article notes became a major global success despite being written from a place of frustration with cancelled plans. Each entry includes a short explanation of its mood and a line of lyrics illustrating its rainy-day fit.

– Led Zeppelin's "The Rain Song" (1973) opens the list for its storm-like musical build
– The Doors' "The Cars Hiss By My Window" evokes loneliness while watching rain-soaked streets
– Pink Floyd's "Time" suits reflective, nostalgic rainy-day listening
– Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand the Rain" (1973) became a global hit despite its frustrated origins