Dancing Through the Rain: Michael Weston King’s “La Bamba In The Rain”

Review By Glen Parkes

“La Bamba In The Rain” by Michael Weston King is one of those songs that kind of sneaks up on you. At first it sounds gentle and calm, but the more you listen, the more it hits you emotionally. Knowing the story behind it makes it even heavier. This track comes from King’s upcoming album Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore, which was written after the heartbreaking loss of his granddaughter Bebe, and you can really feel that pain in the music.

The song has this soft Americana vibe, but it doesn’t feel old or boring. It feels honest. His voice sounds tired but warm at the same time, like someone who’s been through a lot but is still standing. The lyrics don’t scream or cry; they just sit there quietly, which somehow makes them even sadder. It’s like listening to someone thinking out loud in the rain.

What I really like is how “La Bamba In The Rain” doesn’t try too hard to be dramatic. It just lets the emotions happen naturally. There’s a feeling of remembering happier moments while knowing things will never be the same again. That mix of love and loss is really powerful.

This single comes out on January 16, with the full album arriving on April 4, which would have been Bebe’s birthday. That makes it feel even more personal. It’s not just a song; it feels like a tribute, and honestly, it’s hard not to feel something when you hear it.