Partridge Family "She'd Rather Have the Rain,

The Partridge Family's concern about manager Reuben Kincaid leads them to believe he needs a wife. After one unsuccessful attempt by Danny, Shirley decides to do some matchmaking of her own. She has a barbecue and invites Reuben and Cathleen D'Arcy, a wealthy cosmetic manufacturer. For Cathleen and Reuben, it's love at first sight, and it isn't long before they announce their marriage plans to the family. Bad news accompanies the good when Reuben tells them that he'll no longer be able to manage the group because Cathleen wants him to handle all of her affairs. He does, however, set up one last booking for the family and after going over the details, he bids a sad farewell to Shirley an the kids.
When the family arrives in Miami Beach for their show, everything starts to go wrong -- their hotel room is too small, the new press agent never shows up and there's a dispute over their contract. Danny, who was the most upset about losing their manager, decides to take over and phones Reuben for advice. After the conversation, Cathleen becomes annoyed when Reuben laughingly recalls some of the good times he's had with the family. The next night, before the performance, there's a knock on the door. To the Partridges' surprise -- and delight -- it's Reuben! When the family learns that the marriage was called off because of Cathleen's dislike for kids, Reuben is once again bombarded with love and affection from the Partridge Family.

[@pumpkinjill1620]

One of my favorite innocent songs from childhood that will always be treasured. Take that sun from heaven and tie it to a silver chain. Bring it so it shines upon us through the morning... RIP, Dave, Suzanne and now sweet David. Find peace in your souls.

[@tyjomeb123]

Love Mr. Kincaid!

[@davidcassidybooksbymarlene6014]

The words are astounding - you can picture tying the sun to a silver chain and David's vocals just making it all happen from Heaven. Miss my friend ☀️

[@JustAnnie51]

This was one of my favorite episodes,,, Dave Madden looked so good here and Nancy Malone was so lovely, as always,,, and,,,, LOVE THIS SONG,,, I miss my teen years so much,,,

[@BadRonald1]

I know this is an old post but I so agree with you I like this song and miss my child years. You can see the kids in the background playing and listening to the song really makes me wish for a place and time like this.

[@stephencourt4252]

Lovely song and Reuben Kincaid was my favourite character in the Partridge Family .

[@deekaye25]

What great TV show and a part of my childhood. RIP David Cassidy!

[@xxdannykaliforniaxx]

well that is two famous 70s actors we have lost today.. r.i.p dave madden aka mr kincaid.

[@james-ew6wj]

Rest in peace good Mr . Madden.

[@larry930legend]

I remember when this episode first ran in 1971. jeff schwartz laughed at 0:25 when Reuben tumbled,still funny today, Havent heard that tune in 30 yrs. Why don't ABC have a turn back the clock night (just for old time sakes).

[@jehobden]

Yes, that looked like a scary tumble, and Dave Madden did it himself. It looked rougher than the fall he took in filming "Hell-p" in S2 when Reuben, Keith & Danny followed the women on a camping trip.

[@Boris777Z]

They don't make TV shows or music like this anymore.

[@EmpressDR]

I like her dress. I used to have dresses and shoes like that. I miss them.

[@Tina-MarieMurphy-gx3sg]

What a rare talent.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chaosgone]

I love that song!

[@sexymama1966]

Nancy Malone, from the television series of "Naked City", from 1960-1963

[@davidconway1905]

i grow up with the partridge family just when the tv serries started in 1970,s

[@BadRonald1]

This is terrible news, I wish I could've met him. He will be missed dearly.

[@rolandjow5464]

MY FAVORITE PARTRIDGE FAMILY SONG 😅

[@Shalvislover]

RIP Dave Madden ....

[@lorimiller4301]

Wonder why we never had a parody, "she'd rather have the ring" ? Seems to write itself ?

[@kensims4086]

He rather have the rain, by Heaven bound, 1971 mgm records

[@carlahubbs8833]

This is a good song that video is fun to watch

[@elvicare35]

This is really great and hilarious!!!!!

[@lanakorvin2445]

ah David you are staying my first crush

[@keithmawson3773]

Just class

[@elvicare35]

That was hilarious, as I'm still laughing typing this!!!!!

[@knnethsullvan2182]

hi thay are playing my all time best ever music songs thay playing my music this is real pop 1970 music it but time bring back 1970 was best holly days music the great the partrige family the brady buch thisfucking best ever music whole world love this all past out with this songs keith partidge family

[@GalaxyDaveD]

Focus On The Family believes in the family as well as the values of Jesus Christ. Hating the filth that this world offers is a great thing!

[@clarkgable4113]

Richard, you loved the worst woman in the world. I'm sorry you never found anybody else. So many people loved you.

[@GannApple]

Who really sang this song?

[@sehunlvr]

elephant David Cassidy. His voice was more high-pitched in this song though :)

[@kensims4086]

Where did this version come from? It's missing some instruments.

[@smellykellyjay]

I believe this is the version of the song that was featured on the show. It's shorter than the version on the family's albums, and, as you mentioned, some instruments were excluded from this mix. What I find most interesting is that the background vocals are low here compared to how prominent they are on the record version. The opposite was more common.

[@D7J7W7]

grrrrrrrrrrrrr