I Can't Stand the Rain

"I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song written and originally recorded by Ann Peebles. The song would become her biggest hit single (#6 R&B and #38 Pop in the United States in 1973) and one of her most recognizable songs.

Humble Pie recorded the song on their 1974 album Thunderbox.

The song has been frequently covered and sampled since its release in 1973. One popular version was a disco-oriented remake by Eruption. This version became the group's biggest hit (#18 Pop in the U.S.) when it was released as a single in 1978.

Ronnie Wood covered the song in 1975 on his album Now Look. Lowell George covered the song on his 1979 album Thanks, I'll Eat it Here. The song was also covered by Bad Manners on their 1993 album Fat Sound, and by Terry Manning added as a live version to the 2006 CD re-release of his album "Home Sweet Home."

"I Can't Stand the Rain" was also recorded by Grammy Award-winning singer Tina Turner for her 1984 Private Dancer album, released as the sixth single from the album in early 1985. Turner's version of the song was also featured on the TV series Eve.

Missy Elliott's 1997 debut single, "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", contains a sample from the song and it serves as the chorus. A version of the song also appears on Sam Moore's 2006 album, Overnight Sensational with Wynonna, Bekka Bramlett, BeBe Winans and Billy Preston. Seal also recorded a version of the song for his 2008 album Soul.