Can you stop the rain new edition

A classic!

"Can You Stop the Rain" is a song by American R&B group New Edition, released in 1988 as the lead single from their album "Heart Break". The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and it features lead vocals by Johnny Gill.

The song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. It also reached number one on the US R&B chart and number two on the US Dance chart.

The song's lyrics speak to the pain and longing of a relationship that's falling apart, with the title question "Can you stop the rain?" serving as a metaphor for the heartache and tears that come with the end of a love.

Do you have a special memory associated with this song, or is there a particular reason you're thinking of it?