BlackHawk - I Sure Can Smell the Rain

Music video by BlackHawk performing I Sure Can Smell the Rain. (C) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment
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[@jillrathka9879]

Who’s listening in 2024??? Such a great classic!

[@jeffreyjohnson410]

I am listening and always

[@darlenemateri6521]

Going to their concert tonight.

[@LOVER-LIFES]

Not me 😊👍👍🤞

[@IamnowPLeeg]

All day lol

[@mikehickman7509]

Me

[@jennifercuomo]

RIP Van Stephenson. The man killing the guitar. Well done.

[@knowyourmusic]

YES!! Forever and always, Sailing on the Ships of Heaven!!

[@kellicourtney4198]

Love this song 🎵

[@nibora4895]

One of the most underrated country bands to ever exist. I absolutely love Blackhawk!!

[@jch928]

The most underrated country band of all time, amazing harmonies

[@catdieselpower193]

I'm never forget the first day this song came on the radio!! I was in a Terragator fertilizer spreader loadin the ground with all the good stuff in a 3400 acre feild and I called my wife and told her I have to have this song!! To play over n over!! And low n Behold she went and bought me this Cd and brought it over 47 miles away from home bless her heart and she loaded up in the cab with me and we spread over 500 acres together just listening to this Cd! And having a sammich! Together ❤❤ I hope you had a fine mothers day today in heaven sweet darlin!! Long live Blackhawk!!!👍miss you baby! 15 years later!👍😉

[@Bassdaddy-so1if]

Man I'm a 28 year old man and in the marines and when I read your message I just teared up. Sorry for your loss brother. God bless you.

[@darane4ever]

Yeah.... That made me choke up. Geeez... God Bless ya pard!!

[@TheTissueguy]

Tears in my eyes now. I'm glad you have this awesome memory of you two together!!!

[@sabrena6511]

😭 I wasn't planning on tearing up today. Jk I lied. God bless your heart Mr.

[@bobbybrown1135]

@@Bassdaddy-so1if god bless you

[@Justandy78]

These guys, so underrated. The music, the lyrics, the voices...all memory making and timeless.

[@kcjacobs8399]

I'm a heavy metal head, pure from birth. But I will turn Blackhawk up to 11 when I hear them. I Love this band! Honestly, I love all 90's country.

[@kenhasibar2450]

KC Jacobs Haha 11! That made me laugh. Good one. Take care, guy. 🍻 Cheers to you.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

"Big Guitar" sounds good at 30 decibels!

[@scottinWV]

A lot of heavy metal musicians are country/southern rock fans. Dimebag, Zakk, James Hetfield, etc.

[@jennifercuomo]

Love this! Blackhawk and 90s country were the best!

[@iamtheking9418]

Same!

[@msd24200]

2021 and still one of the greatest country music bands EVER

[@MissRailfan]

April 2021!

[@kyl75]

May almost june 2021!

[@PS-gr5wh]

The only country music CD I ever bought!

[@bradwest4821]

Every other song I'm blown away how good they are. Absolutely catchy, amazing

[@jessicaboers5924]

Real talk. An unmatched harmony

[@Me-wk3ix]

Country music was so good in the 90s.

[@mighty_Buttercup]

Still one of the most unique voices in country music. Guys, please come back and bring 90s country music with you!

[@curtisclary6017]

Van Stephenson died years ago.

[@larryferrill3410]

Never gonna happen! All we can do now is this!

[@jessejohannsen1977]

Was a teenager during the 90’s. When country music was great. Blackhawk is Still one of my favorite bands to listen to.

[@annamarieramirez6401]

Mine too

[@jeremykuhl2416]

One of the greatest country music bands from the 90's there music will live on forever!

[@larrytorrez7079]

know your right

[@cristylopez948]

Yessss one of the best love them

[@lespoole4195]

I appreciate this country music love 90's country music

[@danielcampos924]

👏👏🇧🇷🙋

[@jamesparks214]

P

[@marcusperry9481]

Even if you don't like country music, this is excellent songwriting, arrangement and vocal harmonies. This song has aged well.

[@bchristian85]

90s country is like that. Songs of the human experience that you can enjoy no matter where you are in life.

[@tristahommerding4513]

I fell in love with my husband listening to this song. He’s gone sadly and I miss him everyday but this song lives rent free in my head forever

[@brockzilla1982]

She’d say I love you if I ask…. But she never volunteers, one of the greatest lines in music!!!!

[@brettl2162]

I was in my 30's for all the 90's and this era, by far, was my favorite for country music. Here it is June 2022 and I'm still listening. It's timeless, much like outlaw country that I love too. The harmonies were unbelievable in the 90's. Diamond Rio, Blackhawk, Little Texas....so many more.

[@jennifercuomo]

1994!! Best Blackhawk song! I heard this song today, probably haven't heard it since it was out and on the radio in the 90s but I remembered every word. I was crazy about Blackhawk when I was in jr high in the 90s! I sent it to my mom today after I heard it because she loved it too when it was released. Not only is the music gorgeous but the song is so well written.

[@mustangmadd3172]

This was and is still the real music

[@brandonhudson9952]

Damn I forgot just how good my childhood was with Blackhawk

[@crll1981]

90s country was the greatest idgaf what people say this shit was and is great. I for one don't even like country music anymore

[@joeysc6404]

Amen brother!

[@erichopkins1203]

I hear ya! This is a memory of playing NES with the sound off, while Mom listened to Black Hawk and cleaned the house. The only moment I got the TV. Cheers to that 25 years later.

[@roidnelson2501]

@@erichopkins1203 same, but with a Sega Genesis.. man, good memories.

[@beanvillen24]

90’s had the greatest country music ever

[@timlee8098]

Most underrated country band ever. I know my music and these men deserve the credit. Thank you for all the memories.

[@amandarickey5899]

Wasn't underrated in the 90s they got the public eye they was all over the radio stations every day

[@chriswesthoff0426]

top 5 country bands of the 90s

[@dianalb824]

And everynight I thank the Lord somehow I dodged a bullet another day💔🖤💔

[@jeannettasills1117]

Black Hawk has been a great group since day 1! In a relationship when the other person doesn't want to talk to you or just ignores you it makes you wonder why because you haven't done anything to them to make them act like this toward you but some people bring in problems that concerns other situations! May God continue to bless 🙏 you All and your families!!!

[@masonconnor2059]

Hello Jeannette 👋

[@senseijuan3230]

She still says I love you if I ask her, but she never volunteers. This line is so heartbreaking. It sucks to be in relationship that is neither good or bad.

[@LagunaShirogane]

Im in one myself to be honest...its hard. Cant tell whether i should walk or stay in this relationship with my girl.

[@senseijuan3230]

James Burns know what you mean. Walking away from someone you love is never is easy

[@LagunaShirogane]

@@senseijuan3230 true...its difficult overall. So far, ive been riding it out and it has its ups and downs. Nothing to tell me i should walk but yet sometimes i have felt a little neglected because the relationship has gotten stale in some aspects...like i feel like its goin no where but not goin backwards either.

[@bobnorris9312]

Been there.....

[@aaronlanciault7758]

So she should win Oscar if she's lying when she says that nothing has changed... everyday I brace myself to hear the words I'm scared she's going to say and every night I think the Lord somehow I dodged the bullet one more day... Song is just absolutely lyrical treasure... is so simple and yet so profound... I could keep writing every line from the song ...it's just absolutely incredible.. think this song and let it wherl... postmarked Birmingham... I better stop now lol

[@TheZeppelin14]

Man i miss the 90's more and more everyday.

[@truckshackley373]

That slide guitar though...it touches the soul

[@laynethomas5202]

Tip of the cap to Duane with the Coricidin bottle...

[@sheadoolittle]

I don't like normally like Country Music, but I seem to like a bunch of songs by BlackHawk

[@joho9708]

Maybe the best story of this song, is that the song writer, John Jarrard, was blind. That is what gives me chills about "I can't see the storm clouds...."

[@christianseavoy7693]

One of the greatest country bands of all time

[@mikwcas5110]

Songs.

[@completecontroll7165]

2019 and still loving it. Nothing’s changed.

[@rickycain6085]

Amen

[@calubhackney8224]

Blackhawk for life

[@shanyjoe88]

All the comments reminiscing are great but you guys know this band is still active right? They still tour & are playing tonight 6/16/22 in Wise Virginia. Start attending concerts & buying their music and maybe you’d hear them back on the radio.

[@jonnyzabel3651]

I've seen them four times and the last time was just last year. They are still up there with the old greats!!! Don't have to be mean.

[@JanoyCresva]

These songs still slap.

[@markc549]

Who they slapping?

[@mattjames9331]

I wish some one would invent a time machine, I want to go back.

[@Mikeinreallife92]

Looking back the 90s were great. No COVID, no riots and I had no real responsibility.

[@pyroman6000]

Oh yeah. The 90's were a golden time for a lot of us. SO many great bands on tour, and I saw as many of em as possible! Plus, the music scene in the bars was hoppin like mad, too.

[@nathanmuckala2265]

True that times were so much simpler

[@chrisstuart6651]

@@Mikeinreallife92 The 1992 riots were brutal. In 5 days 63 people were killed compared to 25 dead from 2020 riots.

[@jessicaboers5924]

They still tour bro

[@livefreehobbies4326]

Childhood memories. I remember when this came out. We played the cassette to and from a camping trip. I will always love this band.

[@henryadkins1570]

I am here in 2022 and Still loving BlackHawk hoping more peeps are with me

[@jacquiesegafredo886]

I was present when Blackhawk performed in Kansas back in the 1990’s. Henry Paul playing the ukulele was gorgeous! 🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️

[@christaylor5787]

2019 and this is still a bad ass song by a bad ass group..beats any current crap

[@-covid-20]

Best times of my life..1984-1998.... Beautifil timeless music...after this period i slowed down...glad i can listen to my youth...

[@Taylorpotts10]

There are no truer feelings in a new relationship than the ones in this song

[@andysax3758]

Way underrated band in my opinion, these boys are awesome

[@JanoyCresva]

Cant think of a better country band in this era

[@robclem8407]

Love the use of the snare to produce the F# tone mixed in with the mandolin to give the chords a little added tension to set the mood. Play an E major chord and add an F#. It’s like a 9th chord without actually playing a 9th chord. Of course, the F# is mixed with the other chord progressions as well, but doesn’t have the same effect as it does on the one. Given that it’s a slower half time groove, it really has time to linger and set the mood. Tip o’ the hat to the producer for that gem. I was a huge Blackhawk fan in the 90’s. Great band to warm up the vocals on when you’re on your way to a gig.

[@bridgetphillips1860]

Still listening in 2021 I love Blackhawk

[@billybobjoehermanjr3]

When I watched them in concert they practically sounded the same as they do here. They were amazing and I loved getting to meet and greet them.

[@melissaherman347]

Lucky!!!!

[@Josh-re7ik]

After 14yrs of marriage this song hit home. I tried and done everything but After to many lies and so many times cheating. I had to let her go the last thing I wanted. God it hurts.

[@marlind.odermatt8108]

Blackhawk had a great sound and still do today. I had a chance to see them in New Braunfels 2 years ago and it was awesome

[@dennisharcourt9775]

R.I.P Van we all miss you

[@fullcircleuniversal]

We agree my friend.

[@robertturner8517]

Wish these boys were still relevant, they were awesome

[@DaveMustang74]

Brings back memories of dating my ex wife back then. The song was prophetic 😂.

[@beckysmith6191]

I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky but I sure can smell the rain...that is how I feel at this moment in time in my journey in life. People have created it for no reason at all. Sometimes it is ok to smell the rain at times but not when people walk away from you and have created the biggest mess for you to clean up ! And it really was not yours to clean up in the first place! It does not matter it is still one of my favorite songs.

[@0U8123MTA3]

I get what you mean about people making up problems that aren't even real. We can only go by what people do and not just what they say. They can try to paint a sunny picture about themselves when inside of them it is thunder and lightning waiting to strike. They can't hide the smell of the rain when actions speak louder than words.

[@allentrice1547]

I love the '90s country song for 2023! I can't wait for anyone else to hear it about that guy for the group!

[@dandude5196]

Glad you guys added this. I’m 30 and saw you guys in concert at FREEDOM HILL in Michigan probably 10-15 years ago and you guys were great!

[@simpleysteve2536]

BlackHawk, Restless Heart and Amber Digby top of my list.

[@dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

Love the slow meandering wrap up on this song. When they play it live, it's almost jam band status the way the instrumental just rolls on till the end. Except unlike jam band, it sounds great. 🇺🇸

[@diablo4166]

♪I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky but I sure can smell the rain♪

[@joeljanecek5074]

“I can’t see a single storm cloud in the sky, but I sure can smell the rain.” That line hits so hard. Sometimes you can’t see something coming, but you still get that feeling.

[@rolexmd69]

I remember driving around the back dirt roads of Hidalgo county Texas in high school jamming this song thinking about what my future would hold. This song shaped my young mind.

[@OSUR-Nikita0420]

I was lucky to have seen them! Got to speak to them in a restaurant afterwards. Lead singer kissed my daughter on her forehead. Great people…🥰

[@TheRealCeeJai]

Wow, the cuffed cowboy hats, the vests with no shirt, the thumbs in the pockets, the Michael Bolten-esque collar-less shirt unbuttoned and flapping in the breeze, the unplugged keyboard anachronistically being played in an open field...this music video is so early 90's it HURTS. XD

[@fire_n_ice1984]

Loved these guys back in the early 90s. Still remember the words. Wow. takes me back to better days.

[@patricianewman2988]

I miss the 80s and 90s country music that was the best time for country music it had meaning behind the song I LOVE blackhawk they are a very good group

[@1lovesgreatness]

I miss chill country like this.

[@anthonypritt7096]

Saw them open for Diamond Rio Yesterday. And they were phenomenal.

[@shawnmaples3576]

Yeah I love hearing these songs I am 53 years old

[@jonnyzabel3651]

Not really much to say but awesome! Blackhawk was One of the ninety's greats!! I'm in my 60s and I've heard all the greats and they are up there!!!

[@abbydalton1078]

2019 and this song is still on my everyday playlists

[@yrtluop]

Real Country music!!!, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE LATE 80S EARLY 90S COUNTRY, GREAT MUSIC AND MUSCISIANS

[@ginawhistler5593]

Love older country music good job black hawk you the best

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

The 1:38 mark is my most favorite moment of this video. To me, the lead of this awesome act couldn't look anymore stone-cold hot right there! (fire truck red faced) God bless him and the other remaining member always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@angiehatfield7935]

All three were very good looking men! I saw them in concert back when this album was out. Even better looking in person! Miss this kind of music so much!

[@brettday1278]

@@angiehatfield7935 Blackhawk is still a band. Their guitarist, Van Stephenson died in 2001, and Van's wish for Henry and Dave was to keep Blackhawk going. So Henry Paul and Dave Robbins are keeping the band going.

[@cntrygrl6985]

I kept scrolling down, waiting for someone to say how hot Henry Paul looked in this video! I knew there would be some other women who felt the same !

[@kennychildress6203]

Absolutely one of the most underrated groups ever

[@cherylealtenbaumer8302]

I was fortunate to be in a cover band in the 90's and the music was absolutely the best from these guys to all the other artists we covered. We still gig and still play our 90's music cause we feel there are still people that miss hearing the songs😎

[@henryadkins1570]

My all time favorite country group....

[@bryanst.martin7134]

My Best Buddy has a friend that would sit in as drummer for them when in Tampa. If l recall. I took them on a boat ride to Shepard's Landing, where we waded ashore to order food for the gang. Phil, Erik and I waited for the order, Erik struck up a conversation with the resting band, and asked if he could solo while they rested. That was nice. Got the food, waded to the boat and his GF asked was that you on the drums? I guess she hears a lot of practice sessions.

[@bettypope4368]

One of the best songs ever!!! 2022!

[@navydiver6083]

One of many GREAT Songs this band has ! Passionate music

[@zacheddy4486]

first time ive heard this song i was about 16 years old... fell right down in love with it right then and there... couldnt hear it enough!! couldnt wait for the radio station to play it again... that was 1994... before we had a computer and internet wasnt anything like it is today.. so had to resort to what we had....

[@garybolick2025]

Best of bands. I have So many memories. To Blackhawk songs. My favorite of my country music. When I grew up on country 9

[@giao2380]

This harmony though! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@barryminton7264]

Still awesome I love these songs

[@johnnyconrad4859]

One of the greatest bands Today's country can't even compete with old school country

[@allanr6132]

My all time favorite band in any type of music. I've seen them in concert several times since they came out in 1994. Awesome live shows and great guys to boot. I've met them a few times at shows and at a fundraiser dinner. Very genuine and talented.

[@chriswesthoff0426]

Met them in 96, and your so right, these guys were very down to earth and not big headed like most were then and now

[@simpleysteve2536]

@@chriswesthoff0426 you guys are right. Also, Restless Heart

[@0U8123MTA3]

@@simpleysteve2536 I saw Restless Heart at a fair concert. Great country sound.

[@TeamAngus2]

You guys always bring the 1990 out of me... I will never forget your great melodies!

[@britelights1124]

Saw them in Deadwood, SD last night. They can still jam!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Us Pacific northwesterners start thinking about this song's title come the tail end of the year. I also find it weird knowing that Henry Paul is in his forties in this video, but he looks like he's in his twenties.

[@BountifulHarvest_Resurrection]

Oh my gosh! He was wearing a black. ..my hubby called them wife beaters, I hate that term....but that just brought me waaay back! My hubby used to wear them all the time! That was his shirt! And he looked really good in them just like this guy on the end! 😭😭😭 miss you John Laidley! 😭😭😭

[@WastelandWarriorsWorkshop]

Every time it's about to rain, I sing "I cant see a single storm cloud in the sky but I sure can smell the rain.I live in Florida explains a lot lol.

[@mikelei861]

Same here in southeast Georgia!

[@mrc6032]

Best song and video ever . Hands down

[@deutschchad1399]

My mom has had a crush on Henry since she saw this video. Most underrated country band of all time.

[@jessicaboers5924]

Unmatched after all these years.

[@nicolasmendoza1672]

So underrated

[@melanietipken6947]

She hasn't done a thing That really has to mean she's going anywhere I haven't seen it showing in her eyes But I swear it must be there I don't know why I feel it so strong But I feel it just the same I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky But I sure can smell the rain She'd still say 'I love you' if I ask But she never volunteers Somehow what she never says Means more than all the other words I hear Still she should win an Oscar If she's lying when she says that nothing's changed I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky But I sure can smell the rain Every day I brace myself To hear the words I'm scared she's gonna say And every night I thank the Lord Somehow I dodged a bullet one more day Sometimes there are things a man just knows That he really can't explain I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky But I sure can smell the rain I can't see a single storm cloud in the sky But I sure can smell the rain

[@derrelledwards1975]

you did 100% perfect on the word's

[@sandrasandoval4466]

Thank you for your comment. And most of all, the lyrics. Amazing!!! I love these guys.

[@shanewiens4578]

Love this group brought back a mix of old and new country together. And yes I had the tape lol

[@MrShaneKarl]

Loved this song when it first came out. love it the same now.

[@Lonelys_bestie]

Love this group..great voice

[@mariegoodman8605]

Met them in person in 2000. Very nice guys.

[@debrajacobsparkerson599]

Wow I walked outside I an I sure did smell the rain.. God is Good Much love an respect

[@TheMightyJennifer]

My dad loved this band. These songs make me cry so hard but i love this band too.

[@kylethrower6232]

Seen them tonight in Oxford Alabama, great performance!! Thank you BlackHawk

[@annabellepartnerincrime5348]

GOD'S GIFTED 144OOO. BIBLE. REVALATIONS. WRITTEN IN THE STARS AND THE GOOD BOOK. GOT A GUITAR PICK FROM YALL 😊❤😇💯

[@mrc6032]

Great band. And this is one of my all-time favorite songs in any genre.

[@danielrybicki9779]

I just saw these guys last night in Nashville. Blew me away. They've still got it. Great show with The Outlaws.