The Rain (Oran "Juice" Jones song)
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| "The Rain" | ||||
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| Single by Oran "Juice" Jones | ||||
| from the album Juice | ||||
| B-side | "Your Song" | |||
| Released | September 1986 | |||
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| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter | Vincent Bell[1] | |||
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| Oran "Juice" Jones singles chronology | ||||
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| "The Rain" on YouTube | ||||
"The Rain" is a song by American R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, released from his debut album, Juice. The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music. The song's music video features actress Danita Davis as Jones' girlfriend.[2]
The single was Jones's biggest hit; it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles for two weeks, making it the first number-one R&B hit issued by the then newly created Def Jam record label.[3] The single also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "The Rain" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart,[4] and was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987.[5] Jones never had another Hot 100 hit, and left the music business after his third album failed to chart. "The Rain" is ranked number 63 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s.[6]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[30] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[31] | Silver | 250,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[32] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||