"The Rain" is a song by American R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, released from his debut album, Juice. The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music. The song's music video features actress Danita Davis as Jones' girlfriend.[2]
The single was Jones's biggest hit; it reached number one on the US BillboardHot Black Singles for two weeks, making it the first number-one R&B hit issued by the then newly created Def Jam record label.[3] The single also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "The Rain" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.[4] "The Rain" was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987,[5] but Jones never had another Hot 100 hit, and he left the music business after his third album failed to chart. "The Rain" is ranked number 63 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s.[6]
Several answer records were recorded after the success of "The Rain". All were released in 1986. “Thunder & Lightning”, performed by Miss Thang, was released by Tommy Boy Records.[33] "Walkin in the Rain, Yes You Saw Me" by Pamala was released by Evejim Records.[34] "The Drain", recorded by Leot Littlepage, was released on Select Records.[35]
In popular culture
In 2018, Donald Glover parodied the song in a Saturday Night Live sketch written by and co-starring cast member Cecily Strong and also featuring Kenan Thompson. Glover played "Raz P. Berry," singing "The Night (I Watched You)." Instead of ending with the usual string of threats and revenge, the whole song turns out to be a disastrous case of mistaken identity.[36]
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