The Rain (Oran "Juice" Jones song)

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"The Rain"
Oran Juice Jones The Rain.jpg
Single by Oran "Juice" Jones
from the album Juice
B-side "Your Song"
ReleasedSeptember 1986
Genre R&B, synthpop, new jack swing
Length5:07(7" & Album version)
3:14(Radio edit)
Label Def Jam
Songwriter(s) Vincent Bell [1]
Producer(s) Russell Simmons, Vincent Bell
Oran "Juice" Jones singles chronology
"1.2.1."
(1986)
"The Rain"
(1986)
"You Can't Hide from Love"
(1986)
Music video
"The Rain" on YouTube

"The Rain" is a 1986 crossover hit single originally performed by R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, which he released on and from his debut album Juice.

Contents

The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation which was written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music.

Reception

The single was Jones's biggest hit. It reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks, making it the first #1 R&B hit issued by the then newly created Def Jam record label. The single also peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. [2] Outside the United States, "The Rain" reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart [3] [4]

"The Rain" was nominated for one Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, [5] but Jones never had another Hot 100 hit and left the music business after his third album failed to chart. "The Rain" is ranked #63 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s. [6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for The Rain
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [24] Gold50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [25] Silver250,000^
United States (RIAA) [26] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Production

The Rain music video featured actress Danita Davis as Jones' girlfriend. [27]

Answer records

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. [28] "Walkin in the Rain, Yes You Saw Me" by Pamala was released by Evejim Records. [29] "The Drain", recorded by Leot Littlepage, was released on Select Records. [30]

Cover Versions

Samples

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