History
Their first album was released in 1988 and was titled Who?. The album went gold and had several hit singles. The first of these, "Little Walter", went to #1 on the R&B charts. While none of the singles went gold, the next three singles, "Born Not To Know", "For The Love Of You" and "Baby Doll" were all Top 10 R&B singles.
Firmly establishing themselves, the group's second album The Revival was released in 1990 and reached platinum status. The album spawned several #1 R&B hits with "It Never Rains", "Feels Good", and "Whatever You Want", all topping the R&B charts. "Feels Good" was the group's first single to breach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 and managed to go gold.
Furthering the group's success, they released their best selling album to date, Sons Of Soul, in 1993. The album went double platinum and had hit singles: "If I Had No Loot" which hit #7 on the Hot 100, "Anniversary" which reached #10 on the Hot 100, and "(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow" which reached #4 on the R&B charts.
In 1996, the group released their last album to date, House of Music. The album lacked the strong singles of earlier entries, only getting "Thinking Of You" into the top 10 on the R&B charts but the album still managed to go platinum.
Raphael Saadiq released his first solo effort, the Top 20 Billboard hit "Ask of You" from the Higher Learning soundtrack, in 1995. Around the same time, Saadiq became a much-sought-after R&B producer, scoring hits for D'Angelo, Total, The Roots and others. Later in the 2000s, he started a solo career, releasing two albums, Instant Vintage (2002) and Ray Ray (2004).
In 2003, most members of Tony! Toni! Toné! except for Saadiq were invited by Alicia Keys to guest on her album The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song that resulted from that session was called "Diary", and when it was released as a single in the fall of 2004, it gave them their first Top 10 US hit in eleven years. In 2005, Dwayne Wiggins became the band leader for the Weekends at the D.L. television show hosted by comedian D. L. Hughley, which airs on the Comedy Central cable network.
In 2006, the group reunited for the New Jack Reunion Tour, running throughout the U.S.
It Never Rains in Southern California
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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I can't wait till I get there
Just to kiss and squeeze and hug
Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
And you can pick me up about 8
I don't know what airline girl
But I know it won't be late 'cause they tell me
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
Now I can't sleep at night
Without your 8 x 10 by my side
That day will come
For us to be together
I'm not worried 'bout a thing
Not even stormy weather
Oh it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains
We have so much to talk about
A lot a catchin' up to do
I'll bring the diamond girl
Because I'm so into you
Cause they tell me
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
Now since I'll be here at your place
Lets take a weeks trip for two
We don't have to go to far
Just as long as I'm with you
'cause they tell me
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
Can we just be alone
Without those other strangers
Calling your phone
Now I don't want to be
That selfish kind of guy
But tonight let me take you
On a natural high
Just me and you alone
Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains
Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains
Now it may be cold on the east coast
But on the other side of town it never rains
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
It never rains in southern California
The lyrics of Tony Toni Toné's song "It Never Rains" depict a man's longing for his lover who he has not seen for a year. He is eager to reunite with her – kiss, squeeze, and hug her – as he explains with the words "Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me." The refrain "It never rains in southern California" emphasizes the perfect or near-perfect dreamed of weather in the region, as well as the singer's desire and anticipation for a carefree and unblemished romantic time. The man is so confident in the climate, he does not bother finding out what airline he should take or when he should catch his flight because "it won't be late." He feels the love story and the atmospheric condition are fatefully and seamlessly intertwined, as he assures his sweetheart that neither distance nor climate (implicitly, any challenge) can disturb their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen your face in a year
It's been a year since we last met
I can't wait till I get there
I'm eager to meet you
Just to kiss and squeeze and hug
I'm excited to show physical affection towards you
Girl you know the rest 'cause they tell me
I don't have to explicitly say what else I want to do because it's a given between us
It never rains in southern California
The weather in southern California is generally sunny and dry
Maybe I'll take the flight out tonight
I'm considering taking a flight tonight
And you can pick me up about 8
I expect you to pick me up at 8 o'clock
I don't know what airline girl
I haven't decided on a specific airline yet
But I know it won't be late 'cause they tell me
I'm confident that the flight won't be delayed
Now I can't sleep at night
I have trouble sleeping at night
Without your 8 x 10 by my side
I need to have your picture next to me to feel comforted
That day will come
The day when we can be together will arrive
For us to be together
We will eventually be able to be together
I'm not worried 'bout a thing
I'm not concerned about anything
Not even stormy weather
I'm not afraid of the weather disrupting our plans
Oh it may be cold on the east coast
The weather on the east coast may be cold
But on the other side of town it never rains
However, in southern California it does not rain
We have so much to talk about
There are many things we need to catch up on
A lot a catchin' up to do
We have missed a lot and need to update each other
I'll bring the diamond girl
I will bring you a diamond as a gift
Because I'm so into you
I am deeply interested in you
Now since I'll be here at your place
Since I will be staying with you
Lets take a weeks trip for two
Let's go on a week-long trip together
We don't have to go to far
The destination doesn't have to be too distant
Just as long as I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I don't care where we go
'cause they tell me
I've been told that it never rains in southern California
Can we just be alone
Can we have some alone time
Without those other strangers
Without other people around
Calling your phone
Can we avoid interruptions from phone calls
Now I don't want to be
I don't want to come across as
That selfish kind of guy
A selfish or inconsiderate person
But tonight let me take you
But tonight, let me spoil you
On a natural high
On a joyous and exhilarating experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Clemon Timothy Jr. Riley, Raphael Saadiq
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DavidRichardson95
There will NEVER be another Tony Toni Tone. Their catalog is as flawless, impeccable and timeless as the years go by. They are simply in their own lane.
@foreign_gee8564
It’s never going to be real R&B again. To many false gangsters 😢
@tlc8165
Did you see they released their tour dates yesterday !!! I’m going to the Detroit show.
@bigtime4606
@@tlc8165Original members of Tony Toni Tone interview, https://youtu.be/J2PC7QRphfo
@bigtime4606
Original members of Tony Toni Tone interview, https://youtu.be/J2PC7QRphfo
@MrTPain
STRUTTIN'🎉
@angelareddick134
This song never gets old. One of my favorites.
@invisiblerevolution
Who you tellin!!!!! 👏🏾
@TheVLO1
This songs takes me back to the days when I was supposed to be asleep for school the next day, but I would stay up listening to the Love Hour on the radio very quietly.
@MICHAELHOLMES-xf4rm
ONE OF THE BEST JAMS
OF THE 90'S...STILL
SOUNDS GREAT
A TIMELESS JAM