15 Songs Inspired by Weather and Nature

By: Jess Baker | TWC
Published: February 7, 2013

'Here Comes the Sun'

'Here Comes the Sun'

'Here Comes the Sun' is among the trifecta of George Harrison's Beatles' classics, along with 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' and 'Something.' (Image: John Pratt/Keystone/Getty Images)

  • 'Here Comes the Sun'
  • 'Blowin' in the Wind'
  • 'Kentucky Rain'
  • 'Candle in the Wind'
  • 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life'
  • 'Over the Rainbow'
  • 'Thunder Road'
  • 'Waterfalls'
  • 'Sunshine of Your Love'
  • 'Moondance'
  • 'Beautiful Day'
  • 'Fire and Rain'
  • 'Bad Moon Rising'
  • 'Thunder Rolls'
  • 'Riders on the Storm'

Songwriters explore the world around them, and the power and mystique of weather - and nature - is often something from which our favorite lyricists draw inspiration.

As the 2013 Grammy Awards near, we started thinking about songs where weather and nature are a big influence. We realize the slideshow above is just a small sample of the hundreds of songs where wind, rain and sunshine play a role, so head to our Facebook page to share your favorites.