It Never Rains in Southern California (album)  It Never Rains in Southern California is the debut album by Albert Hammond released by Mums Records. The album landed on the "Billboard" 200 chart, reaching #77. The title song hit #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart, #5 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and #51 on the UK Singles Chart in 1972. The single "Down By The River" hit #38 on the Adult Contemporary chart and #91 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The single "If You Gotta Break Another Heart" hit #63 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in 1973. "The Air That I Breathe" would go on to become a major hit for British band The Hollies in 1974. The album was produced by Albert Hammond and Don Altfeld and was arranged by Michael Omartian. All tracks by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. Album  Singles