I Can't Stand the Rain

Ann Peebles

About I Can't Stand the Rain

"I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles in 1973, and written by Peebles, Don Bryant, and Bernard "Bernie" Miller. Other hit versions were later recorded by Eruption and Tina Turner.


Year:
1991
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I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories
Hey windowpane, do you remember?
How sweet it used to be

When we was together
Everything was so grand
Now that we've parted
There's just one sound that I just can't stand

I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
'Cause he's not here with me

Alone with the pillow
Where his head used to lay
I know you've got some sweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say

I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
Just keeps on haunting me
Hey rain, get off my window
Because he's not here my me

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Ann Peebles

Ann Peebles (born April 27, 1947) is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label. Two of her most popular songs are "I Can't Stand the Rain" and "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down", which she wrote with her husband, Don Bryant, and radio broadcaster Bernard "Bernie" Miller and were subsequently popularized in cover versions by, among others, Eruption (1978) and Paul Young (1984), respectively. more »

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Written by: Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller, Don Bryant

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Ann Peebles
"I Can't Stand the Rain" is arguably Ann Peebles' most famous song, often associated with soul and blues genres. - The song was co-written by Ann Peebles, her partner Don Bryant, and DJ Bernard Miller. - It was recorded in 1973 and released on Peebles’ album of the same name in the same year. - The unique opening of this song, which sounds like raindrops achieved using a tympani, was achieved by the use of a studio effect. - In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "I Can't Stand the Rain" at number 38 on its list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
Eruption
Eruption, a disco/R&B band from the United Kingdom, covered "I Can't Stand the Rain" in 1978. - This cover, more pop-oriented, was Eruption's biggest hit, reaching the top 10 in numerous countries and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. - Their version of the track became one of the best-selling singles of 1978.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner, the rock and soul music legend, covered "I Can't Stand the Rain" in 1984 for her fifth solo album, "Private Dancer." - This version was used in a substantial television marketing campaign for the album in the United Kingdom. - Turner's rendition took a more soft rock approach, showcasing her powerful vocal ability. - Tina Turner's cover of "I Can't Stand the Rain" was not released as a single but has been a staple in her live shows. - The cover is also used in the biographical film about Tina Turner's life called "What's Love Got to Do with It."
General Facts
"I Can't Stand the Rain" has been covered and sampled by many other artists across a variety of genres over the decades, testifying to its enduring appeal. - It is known for its memorable, catchy melody and soulful, emotive vocals. - The song's lyrics refer to the pain and loneliness of a woman who can't bear to be reminded of her past lover during a rain shower.

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