Which girl group recorded “It’s Raining Men,” the 1982 disco hit?

The Weather Girls recorded “It’s Raining Men,” the 1982 disco hit.

The duo originally performed as Two Tons O’ Fun and consisted of Martha Wash and Izora Armstead. They adopted the name The Weather Girls before releasing “It’s Raining Men,” written by Paul Jabar and Paul Shaffer. The exuberant song became their defining recording.

The track was released in 1982 and reached the top ten in several countries. Its celebratory lyrics and powerful vocals have made it a recurring choice for dance floors, films, television, and later cover versions.

The Weather Girls are sometimes confused with Bananarama or Sister Sledge because all are associated with dance-pop and disco-era music. However, “It’s Raining Men” belongs specifically to the Wash-and-Armstead duo, not to a larger girl group.