The Rain
The Ronettes, Phil Spector, Oran "Juice" Jones
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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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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.
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Record LabelThe 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.
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Song's Chart PerformanceThe song was known for its commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album Association"The Rain" is part of Oran "Juice" Jones' debut album titled "Juice."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is broadly classified under the R&B and Soul genres.
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Renowned MonologueThe 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.
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Subsequent Cover versionsMultiple artists, including the R&B indie band The Revelations and rapper Kool Keith, have covered 'The Rain."
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SamplingThe song has been sampled in numerous tracks by other artists across genres, highlighting its influence and ongoing relevance in music.
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Sales Achievements"The Rain" eventually reached gold status, representing sales of over 500,000 units.
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Awards and RecognitionsIn 1987, Oran "Juice" Jones' performance of 'The Rain' earned him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'The Rain' was played frequently on MTV and features Oran "Juice" Jones following his unfaithful girlfriend around New York City.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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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