Development and production Edit

Music and lyrics Edit

Release Edit

"It's Raining Men" was first released to dance club DJs in the United States on mid-1982. The single was then released for 7" single and 12" single in the United States on September 10, 1982. Shortly after the release of the single, Two Tons o Fun changed their name to The Weather Girls after much confusion by press and fans due to the duo introducing themselves as "the weather girls" in the introduction of the song. In 2012, a newly recorded version titled "It's Raining Men - 2012" (stylized as "It's Raining Men 2K12") were released by a new lineup of The Weather Girls (composed of Dynelle Rhodes and Ingrid Arthur). The song is based in the house music genre produced by Sebo Reed.[9]

Impact and legacy Edit

Commercial performance Edit

"It's Raining Men" was a commercial success in the United States. The song spent a total of eleven weeks on Billboard's Hot 100, ultimately peaking at forty-six on March 5, 1983.[21] Although it hadn't yet been released to retail stores, the single gained much attention and reached number one on the Billboard Dance chart based on heavy rotation alone. After eighteen weeks on the R&B charts, "It Raining Men" peaked at number thirty-four.[22] The song was also a huge success in the United Kingdom. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart,[23] and became certified Silver-status for excess sales of 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[24]

Music video Edit

The opening sequence of the video features The Weather Girls in a news station. The duo give a forecast prediction that it will rain men from the sky. After looking out of the station window to see the sky raining men, The Weather Girls leap out of the window with their umbrellas to join the men. Several dancers are seen in music video performing choreography. Another scene features The Weather Girls wearing lingerie on a heart-shaped bed surrounded and being adored by men. The closing scene shows the duo performing with the male dancers and extras in the music video.

Track listings and formats Edit

"It's Raining Men" – 7" and 12" single No. Title Length 1. "It's Raining Men (vox)" 5 : 27 2. "It's Raining Men (instrumental)" 5 : 29 Total length: 10 : 56

Charts Edit

Martha Wash and RuPaul version Edit

Track listings and formats Edit

"It's Raining Men... The Sequel" – 12" single No. Title Length 1. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Calle & Rizzo Mix)" 3 : 22 2. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Dillon & Dickins Hers & Hers Vox Mix)" 7 : 36 3. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Super Popalicious Club Mix)" 6 : 44 4. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Headman Extended Mix)" 5 : 30 Total length: 22 : 12 "It's Raining Men... The Sequel" – Maxi single No. Title Length 1. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (LP Version)" 3 : 44 2. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Calle & Rizzo Mix)" 6 : 03 3. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Dillon & Dickins Hers & Hers Vox Mix)" 7 : 36 4. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Super Popalicious Club Mix)" 6 : 44 5. "It's Raining Men... The Sequel (Headman Extended Mix)" 5 : 30 Total length: 28 : 37 Chart performance Edit "It's Raining Men... The Sequel" Chart (1998) Peak

position Australia (ARIA)[38] 64 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[39] 46 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[40] 16 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[41] 21 US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[42] 22

Geri Halliwell version Edit

Uses in other media Edit

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