The Rain

The Ronettes, Phil Spector, Oran "Juice" Jones

About The Rain

"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. The song's lyrics include a long recitation at the end; written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music, they involve a man confronting his girlfriend regarding her infidelity.


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I want him, and I need him,
And someday someway woo I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do

Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share

Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

(Johnny) no no he'll never do
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love

Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh

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Oran "Juice" Jones

Oran "Juice" Jones (born 1959), often incorrectly cited as Orange "Juice" Jones[by whom?], is a retired American soul and R&B singer. more »

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Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release details
"The Rain" was released in 1986 by Oran "Juice" Jones, who is an American R&B singer.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Def Jam, making it one of the earliest sets of R&B tracks for the label, which was predominately focused on hip-hop.
Song's Chart Performance
The song was known for its commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Association
"The Rain" is part of Oran "Juice" Jones' debut album titled "Juice."
Genre Classification
The song is broadly classified under the R&B and Soul genres.
Renowned Monologue
The song is widely celebrated by fans for its lengthy spoken-word monologue, where Oran "Juice" Jones confronts his cheating girlfriend, making it a notable and unique element in the track.
Subsequent Cover versions
Multiple artists, including the R&B indie band The Revelations and rapper Kool Keith, have covered 'The Rain."
Sampling
The song has been sampled in numerous tracks by other artists across genres, highlighting its influence and ongoing relevance in music.
Sales Achievements
"The Rain" eventually reached gold status, representing sales of over 500,000 units.
Awards and Recognitions
In 1987, Oran "Juice" Jones' performance of 'The Rain' earned him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Music Video
The music video for 'The Rain' was played frequently on MTV and features Oran "Juice" Jones following his unfaithful girlfriend around New York City.
Cultural Impact
The song and its monologue have been referenced in popular culture, including TV shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and in various social media memes.

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