It's Raining Men

The Weather Girls

About It's Raining Men

"It's Raining Men" is a song by the American musical duo The Weather Girls from their third studio album Success (1983). It was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 1982 through Columbia Records and CBS Records International. Paul Jabara wrote the song in collaboration with Paul Shaffer, and composed the song in collaboration with Bob Esty. "It's Raining Men" is a Hi-NRG and Post-disco that incorporates elements of R&B, soul, and 1970s-style electronic dance music. Its lyrics describe an excitement and enjoyment of many different types of men. "It's Raining Men" was a number-one dance hit in the United States, and reached the top ten in various other countries worldwide. VH1 listed the song as one of the Greatest Songs of the 1980s as well as one of the Greatest Songs of the 2000s decade. At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1983), "It's Raining Men" received a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. 


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Hi, hi we're your weather girls
Ah-huh
And have we got news for you
You better listen
Get ready, all you lonely girls
And leave those umbrellas at home
Alright

Humidity is rising (uh rising), barometer's getting low (oh low, girl)
According to all sources (what sources now)
The street's the place to go (we better hurry up)
'Cause tonight for the first time (first time)
Just about half-past ten (half past ten)
For the first time in history
It's gonna start raining men (start raining men)

It's raining men, hallelujah, it's raining men, amen
I'm gonna go out to run and let myself get
Absolutely soaking wet
It's raining men, hallelujah
It's raining men, every specimen
Tall, blonde, dark and lean
Rough and tough and strong and mean

God bless mother nature, she's a single woman too
She took off to heaven and she did what she had to do
She taught every angel she rearranged the sky
So that each and every woman could find her perfect guy
Oh, it's raining men, yeah
Humanity's rising (humanity's rising)
Barometer's getting low (it's getting low, low, low, low)
According to all sources (according to all sources)
The street's the place to go
'Cause tonight for the first time
Just about half past ten
For the first time in history
It's gonna start raining man (start raining men)

It's raining men, hallelujah
It's raining men, amen
It's raining men, hallelujah
It's raining men, amen
It's raining men, hallelujah
It's raining men, amen
It's raining men, hallelujah
Oh oh oh oh
It's raining men
Tall, blonde, dark and lean
Rough and tough and strong and mean
Hallelujah it's raining men

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The Weather Girls

The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun (especially during the early portion of their career), are an American duo comprising two African-American women. The girl group has charted several dance hits over the course of its career, with its peak in popularity having occurred in 1982, when the group released the hit song "It's Raining Men." The group currently comprises Ingrid Arthur and Dynelle Rhodes, the daughters of founding member Izora Armstead, who died in 2004. more »

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Written by: Paul Shaffer, Paul Jabara

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Iconic Song
"It's Raining Men" is considered an iconic song that transcends generations thanks to its high-octane energy and catchy chorus.
Synonym for Celebration
The song has become such a popular tune that it's widely used as a synonym for joyous celebration and liberation in many cultures.
Masterminds Behind the Song
The song was written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer in 1979. Jabara was a popular actor, singer and songwriter, and Shaffer is a renowned Canadian musician, known as the band leader of "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Initial Rejection
Many artists including Donna Summer, Diana Ross and Cher rejected the song before it was eventually accepted by The Weather Girls.
Chart Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in early 1983 and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in the same year.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Performance By Duo Or Group With Vocals category in 1983.
Music Video
The music video featured meteorologists reporting 'men' falling from the sky.
Evergreen Popularity
Despite being nearly 40 years old, "It's Raining Men" continues to remain popular and receives regular airplay till today.
Cover Versions
Over the years, many artists have covered "It's Raining Men", including Geri Halliwell, former member of Spice Girls - her version also topped UK Singles Chart.
LGBTQ+ Anthem
"It's Raining Men" has been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community and is often played at Pride Parades. It has arguably become one of the most recognized gay anthems in the world.
Beneficial Lyrics
The song's title is a metaphor, referring to the abundance of potential male suitors.

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