For several years I've thought about the interrelationship between water and music. I love water and I love music and there must be hundreds of songs about water. Both music and water can be cathartic for many members of homo sapiens, and, perhaps if you combine them, the effect is synergistic. Who wouldn't be able to relax while sitting in an easy chair listening to the sound of water on a table top fountain while at the same time, listening to lovely piano music by, say, George Winston or David Lanz?

Of course, a glass of your favorite wine and the presence of your favorite person or pet wouldn't hurt. So what I want to do is to compile a list of "water" music/songs.

I can think of quite a few water songs, but I want this to be an interactive column so I need your help. A couple of friends have already made suggestions, thanks, Glenda, thanks Jacque. Now it's your turn –if you think of a song about water that I haven't listed, please send me the name of the song and the performer or composer. My e-mail address is raengberg@gmail.com.

There is one caveat, the songs all have to include a form of water or something water related (like thunder) in the title.

I know several more but the songs I've listed use all the space for the column. I've tried to group them in several categories. Don't see any rap? You won't. Showing my age!

My plan is to include a few of the water song titles you send me in future water guy columns. Thanks for your help!

Classical:

Auf dem See (On the Lake) - Franz Schubert
Erlafsee (Lake Erlauf) - Franz Schubert
Auf der Danube - Franz Schubert
Water Music - George Fridric Handel
La Mer - Claude Debussy
Blue Danube Waltz - Johann Strauss
Over the Waves - Juventino Rosas

Easy Listening:

Moon River - Andy Williams
Cry Me a River - Julie London
Cryin' - Roy Orbison
Cry - Johnny Ray
River Song - Dennis Wilson
Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton
Singin' in the Rain - Gene Kelly
Mississippi Mud - Bing Crosby
Let it Snow - Dean Martin
White Christmas - Bing Crosby

Pop/Rock:

Purple Rain - Prince
Black Water - Doobie Brothers
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
Who'll Stop the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Ferry Cross the Mersey - Gerry and the Pacemakers
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding