I Can't Stand the Rain
Tina Turner
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I can't stand the rain Against my window Bringing back sweet memories I can't stand the rain Against my window 'Cause he ain't here with me Hey window pane Tell me, do you remember How sweet it used to be When we were 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 Against my window Bringing back sweet memories I can't stand the rain Against my window 'Cause he ain't here with me When we were together Everything was so grand Now that we've parted There's just one thing That I just can't stand Can't stand the rain I can't stand the rain Against my window Bringing back sweet memories I can't stand the rain Against my window 'Cause he ain't here with me When we were together Everything was so grand Yeah now you got the sweet memories But there's just one song That I just can't stand I can't stand the rain Against my window Bringing back sweet memories I can't stand the rain Against my window That just keeps on haunting me Hey hey rain Get off of my window 'Cause he ain't here with me 'Cause I can't stand the rain Against my window Bringing back sweet memories
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Written by: Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller, Don Bryant
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4 facts about this song
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."
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EruptionEruption, 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.
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Tina TurnerTina 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."
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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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