Ann Peebles on "I Can't Stand the Rain"

Legendary Memphis soul singer and songwriter, Ann Peebles, shares the story behind her hit song "I Can't Stand the Rain". Excerpt from a GRAMMY Foundation Living History interview.
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[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Ms. Peebles has aged like fine wine - Wow!

[@lorebay2593]

Yea, she gotta be in her 70s right, or older.

[@MsMaxinejoy]

Nah....SHE HASN'T AGED AT ALL!🤯🤯WOW!

[@susanangeletti652]

Beautiful and so talented!!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I KNOW SHE HAD A STROKE IN 2012,SO I REALLY HOPE SHE'S DOING BETTER IN 2018.GOD BLESS YOU ANN PEEBLES.

[@Snezanah]

And now it's July 2024 I think Ann Peebles is still alive😊.

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

@@Snezanah AS OF TODAY,7-1-2024,SHE'S STILL ALIVE AND THANKS.

[@tastemaker_87]

way more people should know about ann peebles!

[@Frankie19775]

Stewart i cover a lot of her music with my band

[@Filmation77]

True.but a lot of late 90's Early 2000 kids wouldn't have known of her without Missy Elliot

[@shinecam1]

Stewart Brodie True. I just learned of her tonight.

[@farrahc7055]

Agree. 100% 19.3.2020

[@leylandkennedy35]

Yup she's a down south cutie

[@Williamwestp24]

Angela Bassett kinda looks like Ann Peebles.

[@twilliams5596]

William Brown and sounds like her too.

[@dannysantiago6590]

Agreed... Ase'

[@jeanthree]

They look like twins

[@joberry877]

I don't know about twins but cousins perhaps

[@jeanthree]

Tina Turner covered the song its on private Dancer

[@novalove4790]

I know her royalties are sitting nice with Missy Elliot revitalizing it. Supa Dupa Fly is a classic. The way Missy and Timbaland sampled it was dope. Ann was really ahead of her time with this.

[@annmarieclarke9107]

Precious Wilson and the eruptions version was a massive hit in the UK and jamaica

[@MrsTiffanyMartinez]

*I hope so!* Next, I bought her I an't Stand The Rain album on vinyl *twice* and both times they were warped. The only song on the album that skipped was the one on the title. I'm only mentioning this because of the royalties. Along with they're re-releasing her album(s) and leaving folks livid AF! She's probably not even getting paid for the re-releases. Anyway, other than that. Her entire album makes me cry 😢 😭! If your album doesn't move me *trash* 🗑.

[@RS-dm4yo]

It all depends on her contract. Some artists--for example--are contract employees. They get a paycheck weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. They get this same amount regardless of how well or bad their singles albums do. However, the contract can be anything both parties agree to and is long as it doesn't conflict with local and federal laws. So it is all about what is agreed to. Nonetheless, I hope she negotiated ongoing earnings for her work.

[@DustyD-vv8xb]

Tina Turner, humble pie , seal, eruption all covered this song as well.....

[@jimipalmer5041]

​@DustyD-vv8xb Tina too❤❤❤

[@StopSelfDoubting]

Don’t know how old this interview is but she looks darn good!

[@zayshabazz3326]

You can tell it's from the 80s cause she wearing shoulder pads😉jk

[@portiamatthews9654]

@@zayshabazz3326 great eyes for details. Do you realize that many people would have never thought about that. 👍😊

[@KiDoesMusic]

@@zayshabazz3326 It doesnt look that old though, It could reasonably be from the 90s or even 2000s from this quality of film. Alot of clothing meant for older women still has shoulder pads in the design especially church clothes.

[@QuePasaUSA]

@@KiDoesMusic I love shoulder pads

[@maryajones3147]

4 years ago

[@GypsyFairy85]

Ann Peebles- beautiful eyes, skin, talent, spirit.

[@They_call_me_MiZ]

That’s my great auntie 😭 soooo proud

[@califdad4]

she was about 69 doing this interview, great singer

[@reece1929]

69?! She looks amazing!

[@angelofdeath275]

YOURE LYING!

[@califdad4]

@@angelofdeath275 do the math

[@matrix8750]

How old is she now ?

[@califdad4]

@@matrix8750 born in 1947, she is 72

[@marvinwhittaker3782]

Ann Peebles looks good!

[@Tom-PlaylistKing-Smith]

The Willie that she mentions is Willie Mitchell, Al Green's producer. That why this song sounds as if Al Green sings it.

[@thefoxxiefoxx8056]

Tom Smith Makes sense.

[@l.harris]

Facts. Al Green all through that song.

[@camiblutube7116]

Wow! Yep!

[@motivationtheory6999]

Totally make sene... when i heard it I was like Al Green would kill this song.

[@1mrslickster]

The 1st time I rediscovered this song for myself as an adult I instantly created a rumor. Before the second line of the chorus begin I was like "You know she was one of Al Green's back-up singers don't you!" (my friend was like yep yep😏)

[@CBrown9758]

She is the only singer i believe does this song justice.

[@vaubanschwarzwald3058]

Graham Central Station featuring Patrice "Chocolate" Banks did a good job with it too.

[@deshaunx776]

Cynthia Brown Nobody touches Ann’s version, but I heard a live version of Tina Turner doing it justice. Their voices are kind of similar.

[@CBrown9758]

@@deshaunx776 i agree.

[@lorebay2593]

Cynthia Brown you never heard Al Green, he did well also. I never knew she sang it.

[@CBrown9758]

@@lorebay2593 Al is cool👌.

[@hanks2567000]

of all the artists who have covered this beautiful song, NOBODY can touch you..you're a legend in my house

[@marts4953]

No one sings this song like Ms. Peebles. I remember this song from ‘73, always loved it. I did listen to it by some other artists, and sorry, they can’t hold a candle to her.

[@terrenceragin5555]

I love the original version by her. I also love the version by Tina Turner and a sampled by Missy Elliott Supa dupa fly

[@joberry877]

Yep. Missy's version is fun...and she sings to

[@chocolatecity1974]

I just learned Tina Turner performed the song also, and I cannot stop listening to it

[@DailydoseBri]

My cousin😍

[@nerseskarapetyan56]

Shes a great. Bravissimo

[@StopSelfDoubting]

That’s awesome

[@kingalpha8389]

Briona Hamilton do you sing? Would love to collaborate with you on a new soul CD.

[@bid84]

King Alpha sounds legit.

[@peteirie1075]

Really

[@rayhanes1347]

I sure I wish I grew up in the time of woman like this. She emits pure class, style and grace. Now compare her to today.

[@tonypetty7540]

A beautiful lady ❤️ and my family

[@mojadah10]

How old was she here? Her skin is amazing (for any age).

[@Mpirefilms]

She's so beautiful! I love how she speaks and her ways.

[@giovanna722]

I love her deep velvety speaking voice.

[@kam0406]

Ann Peebles performed and wrote one of the best, MOST underrated songs EVER. It is just incredible. I just rediscovered this song I heard as a little girl on Spotify. The original version by THE Ann Peebles is my favorite, but Tina Turner did it well too! It is just a fantastic song! I guarantee once you hear it, you will want to put it on repeat 100 times!!! I can't stand the raaaaaiiiinnnn

[@beverlyjohnson4744]

I like Ann people she's has a beautiful voice

[@jasoncataldi2053]

...and it’s 1 hell of a song. Amazing story. Amazing song.

[@capdatzme19]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 I love the song and Ann Peebles is the original queen artist of it. Such a beautiful and soulful woman. ☮

[@stephanle9510]

Such an iconic song and her version is my fave!!

[@peteirie1075]

She seems so ... Normal . After the pedestal I had her on, this is like culture shock , but she still a Queen

[@giovanna722]

Big Ed She's humble, which is a treat. Just like her singing, real and unpretentious.

[@newarknow8070]

Loved her when I was a kid. My uncle would play this at the house parties and BBQs such great times for me.

[@kingbee1500]

Miss Peebles' vocal on this song really has the feeling! Add Willie Mitchell's HI Records band at American Sound Studios in Memphis (not Stax, not Sun)....equals a classic!

[@t.teshome4226]

that song IS MAGIC!

[@veeharry640]

This song speaks to me. Idk why. Thank you for singing it with such a power!!

[@hannahsings19]

All it took was 15 minutes to make a masterpiece ❤️

[@sirpoppinchuck]

Wow she looks like Angela Bassett. And sounded like Tina Turner what a coecidence. Classic Song.

[@blessedeverysecond1212]

She’s beautiful

[@millieschattime9924]

Look at her skin beautiful bless her heart!!! Thank you Mrs. Pebbles

[@irplane]

This is a story that just makes you feel happy

[@aliciaciolli6042]

I love you

[@rozchristopherson648]

How a true classic was born !!! 👍

[@bernardmeyre]

One of the greatest songs ever Oh, and equally as great Imo there's " i m gonna tear your playhouse down" : soul at its best Love her

[@gianfrancoalazraki4997]

I knew ann many years ago in Paris at méridien hôtel i was à blues photographe after while . i spent à lot of time with her we became friends she is a wonderful woman and her voice enchanted me i love you ann

[@momolovestar4207]

she still is Beautiful & her voice is amazing

[@dykeritz9]

This SONG Still Challenges ANYTHINg Currently…… UNDEFEATED !!! Ann and the crew DID IT !!!! God Bless Everyone

[@boulshyte8932]

Love that song

[@m.stewart5338]

What a beautiful woman.

[@ladeedacook]

Powerful song.

[@katrussell6819]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you.

[@kylapimp7443]

Good song. Great vocals

[@friendandpoet]

i got cold chills while watching this.. so strange!

[@traviscarter1023]

Why you say that for.

[@whittheartist6637]

friendandpoet yeah cause she looks really young.

[@b.r.claiborne8012]

Love her accent

[@Jazzie654]

What accent

[@adonai71100]

Truly UNSUNG

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

She’s amazingly talented

[@jimmyfowler7672]

This is just one of many classic tunes that Ann co-wrote and recorded for an amazing catalogue of 1970s work. It's a crime this lady doesn't seem to be celebrated among the true soul greats.

[@ISayToMyself]

Beautiful. She reminds me of Pam (Tichina) from “Martin.”

[@montseret1]

Very fine artist.

[@blahblah9260]

Shes so pretty and nice that song is iconic

[@renatelewis6607]

Love that song. Is Ann Peebles still performing because she has that beautiful raspy voice. Something special!

[@Empressnaeartz]

She aged like fine wine ❤️ beautiful

[@CrystalReneeMusic]

Beautiful voice, beautiful lady.

[@reneewhite9617]

Wow! Black is truly Beautiful!

[@maureencora1]

Great Song, Feel the Music.

[@kevinstewart8876]

My Goodness! She's still beautiful.

[@kamilahlena]

Beautiful voice! 🌸🌺💕

[@irplane]

Awesome, thanks for uploading

[@rachelbanks5325]

U look amazing & sound fantastic thank u, thank u for sharing your talent!!!🙌👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandrasahin1130]

Wonderful women: she is THE legend

[@kvc5677]

That is such a catchy song. Genius!

[@bestplans9051]

Great song Ms. Peebles, thank you!

[@drock6966]

She also sang the song "Troubles, Heartaches, and Sadness" That song got life again when the movie 3 Days To Kill was released. When the song came on, I was the only person in the theater to yell out Ann Peebles name. The next thing I knew, everyone had their phones out Googling her and that song. It's amazing how good music never dies. Troubles, Heartaches, And Sadness is from 1972... 50 years ago... And is STILL a fantastic song sang by a fantastic singer. Thank you Ms. Peebles 🥰

[@nimrod2550]

Great song. Classy lady

[@rgrndu]

First time I heard this song was the disco version by Eruption in ‘78.

[@markpettis2896]

rgrndu Me too and I went crazy over this song still do both groups in Ann and eruption

[@sabrinawilkins5384]

Amazing song!

[@scotttaylor6184]

Ann is the other Queen of Soul

[@hifrommike2120]

Thanks for spreading the news on Peebles & this fab song.

[@Memphis74]

Dam I got chills when I heard #memphis

[@jessicaguilloryrance7260]

Thanks for your beautiful song. I love the rain and bad weather. Lolz.

[@wakeupamerica4610]

One of my all time favorite songs!!!!

[@dandyhiphop]

A stunning, raw, intense beautiful voice. Thank you Ms Peebles

[@mr.yissal557]

I love the rain because I get to sing the song

[@marcellinodadon1103]

i ♥️ her

[@RC-nj1by]

0:39 - the way she first says "I can't STAND the rain" reminds me so much of "ain't nobody got time for that!"

[@dalchemist1584]

She was pure talent......I love that song till this day.

[@alphaandomegacenterusa]

Ann is a beautiful legendary talented diva from God!!!!

[@miguelmarquez4192]

Thank you for your contribution to the soundtrack of my life Ms Peebles! I love the rain but I love your jam❤

[@Femalelroom]

A true testament to how everything happens for a reason!!!

[@_Maya_Andrea]

Thank you for this!!!

[@elainelytle9704]

It’s perfect. Will be played at my funeral. Seriously!!!!! It’s on the list!!

[@petermaroussis5740]

love you great song memphis horns yo!

[@WhitemenaresoSexy]

She looks good 👍👍

[@arlenburgin2392]

Great songs are usually written in this fashion! One of the best..

[@timothyrichardson5123]

Queens are born not made. We love you Queen

[@SonyaJeanette]

Beautiful

[@itisfiya5729]

Oh wow she really hasn't aged! She looks good!

[@shesofemme]

Black don't crack. She's beautiful. This songs a classic 💯

[@patriciahall2223]

Beautiful Lady , Incredible Artist ....Legend

[@cathyshappell1148]

She is one of my favorites, I love that song and how she sings it. I actually chased down the sheet music for it back in 1980 so I could sing it. Such a big beautiful voice.

[@ronpatton9424]

Great song. Shame she didn't get more famous than she did. Thanks for posting.

[@hannahsings19]

I LOOOOOOVE her smooth soulful voice! "I Cant Stand The Rain" is my jam!!! ❤❤❤

[@LarryBanks85]

I love this

[@justpeachy06]

Such a great story. Sometimes the best songs are created in a few minutes.

[@barrycunningham9360]

u are still very beautiful and u created a classic so many people have sampled

[@certifyme1003xs]

I love this!. Music is life what a golden song.