single · September 1, 1972
It Never Rains in Southern California / Anyone Here in the Audience
Legacy RecordingsSee this day
This 1972 single features two of Hammond's most enduring songs, "It Never Rains in Southern California" and "Anyone Here in the Audience," both showcasing his signature blend of melancholic storytelling and polished pop production.
- The A-side, "It Never Rains in Southern California," became Hammond's biggest hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1972.
- "Anyone Here in the Audience" was co-written by Hammond and his frequent collaborator Mike Hazlewood, who also penned "The Air That I Breathe" for The Hollies.
- The single was released by Epic Records in 1972, preceding Hammond's album of the same name.
Albert Hammond is a British singer-songwriter who achieved significant success in the 1970s with a string of pop-rock hits. He is known for his distinctive voice and his ability to craft catchy, narrative-driven songs that often touched on themes of love and loss.
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