This goo was worth a point in July 2023. This was a bonus goo, so Steve West could not earn a point for it.

publication date: Friday, July 14, 2023 (part of July 2023)

category: Music

clue: After surviving a hurricane, this Tarheel wrote a hit song about pouring rain.

explanation: Combs's first two hit songs were "Hurricane" and "When It Rains, It Pours." more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky


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