The Weather Girls: Martha Wash & Izora Armstead bring you soulful classics like 'It's Raining Men' & 'Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven'.
List of The Weather Girls's featurings
The Pointer Sisters
The Weather Girls's age
The Weather Girls is currently 71 years old.
The Weather Girls's country of origin
The Weather Girls is from United States.
The Weather Girls members' real names
The Weather Girls members' real names are Martha Wash & Izora Armstead.
The Success Story of The Weather Girls
Who Are The Weather Girls?
The Weather Girls are a female vocal duo from the United States consisting of Martha Wash and Izora Armstead. The pair is best known for their 1982 hit single “It’s Raining Men”. They are also known for songs such as “Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven” and “Forever Young”.
Early Career and Formation
The Weather Girls began as a trio in 1979. The original lineup included Martha Wash, Izora Armstead, and Ingrid Arthur. Together they released their debut single “A Fine Fine Day” in 1981. The song became a hit in Europe and was later included on the band's first album Success in 1981. After the release of the album, Ingrid left the group to pursue a solo career.
Breakthrough with “It’s Raining Men”
In 1982, The Weather Girls released their most successful single to date: “It’s Raining Men”. The song was an instant hit and it reached the top 10 in many countries worldwide, including the US where it peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since become one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s.
Collaborations and Later Career
Throughout their career, The Weather Girls have collaborated with many other artists such as The Pointer Sisters, Elton John, and Culture Club. They have also released several albums including Success (1981), Big Girls Don’t Cry (1982), Only the Strong Survive (1984), and Their Greatest Hits (1987).
Legacy
The Weather Girls have been credited as one of the most successful female vocal duos of all time. Their most famous song “It’s Raining Men” is considered to be a classic and is still played regularly on radio stations around the world. They have also been cited as an influence by many musicians including Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.
