“Come Rain or Come Shine” was written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer in 1946 for the musical “St. Louis Woman.” Harold Arlen penned the music, and Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics. Both of the men are at the very top of the American song “heap.”

Johnny Mercer, born in 1909, was the founder of Capitol Records and has written over 1500 songs, many of which are standards among standards. Harold Arlen, born 1905, has the unique distinction of being the composer of the music for the song considered to be the the #1 song of the 20th century, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” (and all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz). Arlen, from Buffalo, NY, was born Hyman Arluck, but changed his name when he moved to New York City in the early 20's. His first hit was “Get Happy,” and many more followed, including “Let's Fall in Love” and “Stormy Weather.”