This 1982 dance-pop classic, originally recorded by the Weather Girls, became an enduring anthem of female empowerment and LGBTQ+ pride. Its memorable call-and-response chorus and triumphant horns cemented its status as a queer-culture staple and a disco-era milestone.
- The song was co-written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer, with Jabara producing the track.
- "It's Raining Men" reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Despite its success, the song was initially rejected by disco diva Donna Summer, who felt it was too overtly gay.
The Weather Girls were a disco and R&B duo from New York City, known for their flamboyant stage presence and powerhouse vocals. By 1982, they were transitioning from their earlier work as Two Tons of Malice into the more overtly feminist and disco-infused sound that would define their most famous work.
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