Which 1983 song by The Weather Girls became their signature international hit?

The Weather Girls’ 1983 song “It’s Raining Men” became the duo’s signature international hit.

The song was written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer and had been offered to several performers before Martha Wash and Izora Armstead recorded it as The Weather Girls. Their powerful vocals turned the theatrical premise into a celebratory dance anthem.

Released in 1982, the single became a major hit in the United Kingdom and several other countries. In the United States it reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, while performing especially well on dance and club charts. Its later appearances in films, television, and cover versions greatly extended its cultural life.

The apostrophe in the official title is important: it is “It’s Raining Men,” meaning “It is raining men,” rather than the possessive “Its.”