SOMEWHERE IN VIRGINIA IN THE RAIN

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Recorded 1972, #15 on the charts

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Misty Morgan 5-23-1945 to 1-01-2020. A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. RIP

[@davidjoines8852]

I am sorry to hear of her passing. Misty and Jack made beautiful music together

[@MrJoeybabe25]

RIP Misty. 😥

[@kevmichael2064]

I had this song in grade school...still grade....just rediscovered Ur music...Misty I love Ur Voice...It is 2021 we are lucky to have these great songs...i remember playing this on my moms stereo...she use to tell use kids do not play any scratched records..my.of the album with these songs would be warned out....it was the life and death and everything else LP...wow...So Cool

[@jackandmisty]

Thank you all for the encouraging and friendly words. For some reason we haven't been coming to this page enough. We'll check in more. Jack & Misty.

[@barneyoatmeal]

Your music has given me a lifetime of joy. The serious songs, the silly ones, the harmony, even the over-production (haha! POKE!). Now, reminders of better times and happier days. I know just how easy it is to feel forgotten sometimes - just know that you are NOT. much love, Jim

[@edwardjones5759]

Jack and Misty, beautiful voices and beautiful couple. Many thanks!

[@nickandandy62]

I haven't heard this song in many years. I used to go to a diner outside of Frederick, MD and this song was on the jukebox. Every time I'd go to that diner, this would be the first song I'd play. That would have been around 1972 or so.

[@love2laugh1968]

Always thought Misty had the most beautiful voice...

[@davidjoines8852]

There was no better sounding duet than Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan

[@danielburns987]

this song went to #15 on the country charts in 1972!!!

[@flxible52]

I used to listen to this song when it first came out on KWMT in Fort Dodge IA, thinking Mike Hoyer ws the DJ and then on WHO's Country Music USA, but the DJ, (a famous name) escapes me at the moment. Probably one of the best tunes that has stuck with me for years...Thanks! Five Stars all the way!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I love this song. Y'all- Im from Virginia !

[@ALLOUTWildlife]

Wonderful duet, and she has one of the finest voices ever. They didn't get the attention and airplay they deserved. Thanks for posting this!

[@bpar327]

Still Love this one and End of the Wine. Lordy, what was that, early 70's. Was working 70 hour weeks up in Dallas. You didn't know it then but you were late night companions of mine .........on the radio. Still listening in central Texas!

[@hamblenroad]

Remember when this song first came out. Would RUN to the radio to turn it up loud. Such great voices and still in my all time top 10 favorite songs.

[@1947burke]

There isn't anyone that can compete with Jack and Misty, love it, love it, love it.

[@jerrycobetto3645]

Great, great number! I remember when it first came out and my mother had the 45. I love that kickin' two-beat "cosmopolitan country" that was so prominent in the late-'60s to early-'70s country. Sort of "Glen Campbell-ish." I love this one MUCH MORE than "Tennessee Birdwalk!" Sorry, Jack and Misty! LOL! Oh, and the steel guitar is great in this number during the bridge!

[@jackandmisty]

Thanks, Jerry. We like it better than Birdwalk too, but we sure are thankful for Birdwalk. :)

[@jerrycobetto3645]

LOL! Oh, I'm sure that you two ARE quite thankful for "Birdwalk!" That tune really put you two on the map, as well as on American Bandstand! This might be a loaded question but what studios in Nashville, overall, did you two record in, and were there any session musicians that really stood out in your minds? I would love to know who the steel player was on this cut. Very nice sound, and tasteful! I'm a steel guitarist, myself, along with being a saxophonist.

[@jackandmisty]

@@jerrycobetto3645 Hi, Jerry. This song was recorded at Mercury Studios, Nashville. The steel was played by Lloyd Green. We've recorded at many studios in Nashville, Miami, and Muscle Shoals AL, but mostly at Mercury and Columbia.

[@jerrycobetto5145]

Yes, Lloyd Green! I should've known. He was one of the top Nashville session steel players back in the day. Years ago he went on the road with Charlie Pride, and was also one of the two steel players who played on the Byrds album: "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." Are you two still performing?

[@love2laugh1968]

My parents had the "Two Sides of Jack and Misty" album and I always laughed because they'd fuss over which side got played first. Mom liked the funny side and Dad liked the serious side. Always think of them when I hear these songs! Good old days and great music to bring Sweet Memories! Be blessed.

[@juderawlins7880]

This is such a cool song. You guys give Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood a run for their money.

[@jackandmisty]

Thank you, Jude. Jack & Misty ♥

[@davidjoines8852]

Jack, you and your wife Misty were the best. Really, you were second to no one.My best wishes go put to you on the passing of Misty. I know you miss her. She is smiling down on you❤❤​@@jackandmisty

[@Channel-ld9ip]

SUCH a great song. Absolutely addictive. My dear, dear friend Jay Carollo introduced me to it years ago. And, it stuck. Sadly, Jay passed away on 8-23-20 and find I'm listening to alot of your music in these strange new days. :( It took my breathe away to see that he had commented in this space (directly below your comment/below). I meant to buy him a cc of your book for his birthday and well, I didn't. I had plans to mail it to you and beg for an inscription to him. I'm confident it would have been one of his favorite gifts, likely of all time. THANK YOU for your timeless melodies and spot on harmonies.....

[@jackandmisty]

Thanks so much for your meaningful words. At our present age and condition, they help us keep going. So sorry about your friend. Jack & Misty.

[@Channel-ld9ip]

@@jackandmisty, I'd like to think Jay smiling at that. Best wishes to you both.

[@Channel-ld9ip]

Thank you.

[@AMWAYB]

classic one here(i found this on 45 in the early 1990's).also,i'm from WAYNESBORO,VIRGINIA and enjoying this tune(also a fan of your music.you two do great music).have a good weekend.

[@theamericansongbook1]

Great song, back then now and forever.

[@guus43]

beautiful song play it often when we are driving in truck greatings from the Netherlands Mary and Guus Loman

[@one2have1]

excellent song. jack & misty should have had a lot m ore hits.

[@davidjoines8852]

Jack and Misty you two are second to no one. All of your songs are my favorites

[@jackandmisty]

@victorbrunswick Thanks. Glad you like the song, especially because we wrote it. ;) We had the first recording, but we're grateful for the covers. All the best. Jack & Misty

[@buddyroeginocchio9105]

This is my favorite of their fine songs. It is a well-crafted lyric and melody and superbly presented. It tells a story that invokes the imagination of the listener and invites them in to amplify with their own imaginations.

[@jackandmisty]

Thanks, Buddyroe. :) Jack & Misty

[@carolinafleetllcusedheavyd8315]

Haunting song , we,ve all been ''some where in the rain'' you guys are fantastic..

[@jefferymatuszak4988]

Man this song is so sweet, so cool, so unique, so haunting.

[@jackandmisty]

Thanks for the nice words, Jeffrey. Jack & Misty.

[@minter74]

Nashville country hittin on all cylinders

[@coopersmill]

Always smile when I hear this. What can be better than a great tune with even better memories attached?

[@barneyoatmeal]

Saw you live @ Frankie n Johnny's in Ft. Pierce, Florida back in 1971

[@Channel-ld9ip]

Lucky you!

[@victorbrunswick]

This is a fantastic song. I've only previously heard Ian Whitcomb & Kenni Huskey's version before.

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Absolutely love it!

[@jackandmisty]

Thank you, Paula. Happy New Year. Jack & Misty

[@asbpab1966]

Great Song,

[@jerrycobetto3645]

One of the MANY aspects of your numbers I really enjoy are the modulations you employed in your songs, such as in "Big Black Bird" and "There Must Be More To Life Than Growing Old." Even more so when your key change lands on a major 7th chord. Beautiful! You used a lot of augmented, add 6, 7th and major 7th chords, as well as minor chords, which really make the tunes interesting! Great job, Jack! You are definitely a schooled musician! Btw, when did you two record "The Cockroach Stomp?" Boy, that one is vintage!" You two were quite young then. It sounds a lot like early Neil Sedaka. LOL!

[@jackandmisty]

Jerry, you've really been listening! We actually recorded The Cockroach Stomp at Columbia in about 1975 or so. It was meant to be camp.

[@jerrycobetto3645]

Thank you! Yeah, I studied music years ago and had the good fortune to have a lot of ear training as a part of my studies. Being able to recognize the various types of chords; i.e., major, minor, augmented, major 7th, etc., was, and is, a big help to me in learning tunes, as well as just pure enjoyment for me when listening to music from whichever artist(s). Again, I really enjoy that variation in a lot of your numbers. You two were not just your typical three or four chord country/pop act. That's was made your music so special and unique, at least to my ears, and, I'm sure, to the ears of many others. Thank you so much for your prompt responses, and for indulging me! Are the two of you gigging much these days?

[@barronweand5973]

one of my favorites!

[@leedevault6875]

1980- thinking of my ex-wife while driving a truck... Somewhere in Virginia in the Rain. I lost her but kept the song.

[@jackandmisty]

Glad you kept the song, Lee. Thanks for writing.

[@fhardyb]

These two and this song puts Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra to shame!! They tried to follow this theme -- deep, deep voiced guy alternating with mezzo gal -- and they didn't do all that well!! Commercially, yes, Lee and Nancy - boy, if we had that money!! But, Jack and Misty here, in this song, are way ahead -- they're great !! Love the line "Ah, c'mon", 'cause it tells you about their love and that they will surely make up. The 'cellophane' line, well, at least it made it rhyme.

[@kevmichael2064]

This is true...Lee and Nancy would not putted this off!!!...Jack and Misty all the way!

[@davidjoines8852]

​@@kevmichael2064All the way for Jack and Misty ❤ We miss you Misty

[@asbpab1966]

This is it.

[@jackandmisty]

@flxible52 Thanks for the comment. :) We remember Mike Hoyer. Jack & Misty

[@Channel-ld9ip]

This comment was also Jay. He had several online 'names'. I love that I keep finding him here.

[@flxible52]

@jackandmisty Thanks for your reply- Seems We've figured out the DJ at WHO circa this song might have been Billy Cole. jaybird :)

[@Channel-ld9ip]

THANK YOU for responding to him. It makes me smile as I plan his service.

[@ElectricLabel]

Who would I need to get permission from to use it in a film?

[@Channel-ld9ip]

jackandmisty- is there a way we might communicate directly? I've a question for you regarding this song. As you can see from previous comments, I've written prior to you, about this song, but wish to 'take it' further. I hope to hear from you. If you are interested, I can send you my e-m address, or phone number so we could chat. Wishing you both good health, tho I realize that's a big ask in these difficult times.