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"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a popular song by American duo The Carpenters. Released in 1971, the song features instrumental support from Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. Although it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, it was beaten by Carole King's "It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move". Although it did not reach number one, "Rainy Days and Mondays" was certified gold by the RIAA. It is also worth noting that this song was the fourth Carpenters single to reach number one on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart. Surprisingly, the song did not chart in the UK until 1993, where it peaked at #63 after being re-released. With its melancholy lyrics and soothing melody, "Rainy Days and Mondays" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.