UNC Clef Hangers - Can You Stand The Rain?

[JMayhue119]

Those Four Dislikes must cant stand the rain.

[ThaVenom88]

yall did the damn thing

[BLESSEDB07]

YEEESSSSSSS!!!! THE LEAD WENT APE ON THT SONG!!! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!

[clefhangerfan]

@BLESSEDB07 Yep! Thanks! Do you recognize who the lead singer is???

[BLESSEDB07]

@clefhangerfan  NO WHO IS IT?!?!?!?!

[clefhangerfan]

@BLESSEDB07 That's Anoop Desai, from Season 8 of American Idol - Top Six finisher! Check out his current music at w w w (dot)anoopdesai(dot) c o m! Also check out his later videos with the Clefs on my channel, like especially "The Only One For Me" (search 'clefs anoop only one' and you'll find it)

[perniciouswithaG]

1:34 is my favorite just listen to that harmony...

[azzis92]

it's a mix of the new edition version (live perfomance) and boyz to men version !!!

[joev0405]

i just cant get over how good u guys are omg u are all so damn good but the lead singer my god u guys stick together u will make it

[joev0405]

omg u guys are so damn good omfg .

[itsmahbuisness]

well dam!! he SANG tht song. them boyz all can sing. best version i've heard on youtube.

[bigkuya09]

Boy killed it. Damn I'm going to suggest this for my mens ensemble.

[dredhed1989]

the TGI Fridays flair sucks, but the dudes can SING. Awesome job!!!!

[Ghostwhispererforeva]

Wow. Did anyone else shed a tear when in the 'and I want you and I need you And I love you' part? Cause I sure as he'll did.

Amazing!

[jaydot31]

Great Job! I appreciate the fact that the leader new his boundaries vocally and stayed within his limits. Wonderful!

[coltononline]

fat boy sang the hell out of this song!

[CurlyGirly088]

wow the more videos i watch the more im convinced he's the best COVER ARTIST OUT THERE

[AdreamAfantasy89]

This is amazing...they are really good...!

[DaniloCamargo]

This gave me chills, awesome job

[dipeza]

Anoop's album, "All is Fair" will be dropping May 4th. ORDER TODAY at his official website.

[nikhil893]

WOW, you guys are amazing!

[seoulgloe]

the vocals, sound and sync were amazing. the outfits...look like a cross between boy scouts and tgi friday workers. anoop kicked ass.

[seoulgloe]

damn, anoop! you tore it up man. combined both new edition and boyz to men vocals.

[debbiepristi]

i guess the solo is Anoop (since i saw the comments on the bottom) DAMN...YOU GOT PRETTY SEXY VOICE<3 you got to the high pitch and is AH-MAY-ZING.

GO ENTER AMERICAN IDOL PLEASE: D <3

[dipeza]

@debbiepristi I'm not sure if you were joking about the American Idol thing or not. But, I'll assume you were serious. Anoop was on season 8 of American Idol and finished 6th place. His album "All is Fair" will be dropping on May 4th for everyone around the world. Please check it out at anoopdesaidot)com

[SpartyonKRK11]

clefhangerfan, thanks for posting all of these videos---we love anoop! :)

[darkmeat1977]

Hi Clefhangerfan...Got another one for you. Is this the same group of guys that sang "The Way You Move" on the BOCA 2005 album? (A fantastic rendition.) And, either way, do you happen to know who the soloist was on that song? I'm thinking it was Brandon. Thank you!

[grannyloveDA]

uh dat dern ANOOP is ONE bad MMM shut your mouth.love you ANOOP YOU DO HAVE THAT R&B VIBE DOWN PACK. PLEASE MAKE A ALBUM soon.

[calabis]

Wow this dude Anoop has changed

[partyrockette]

Amazing! These guys are really working hard together to deliver such smooth and rich harmony. Lead Vocals has powerful range and control. Keep it up guys you're very talented and well trained singers.

[buckfalfa]

Love the acapella treatment of this song (definitely working from the BoyzIIMen arrangement of the New Edition original.)

I wish that Anoop had looked back to Johnny Gill's vocals on the original for inspiration, I know from Anoop's lead on Ne-Yo's "Sexy Love" that he's got the pipes to pull it off.

[darkmeat1977]

More from this concert, please. :)

[clefhangerfan]

Sorry - this is all I have, just Anoop's two solos. It's video from his dad with permission to post. Wish I had much more before Fall 2005, but this and "She Will Be Loved" are it.....

[darkmeat1977]

Oop...Got one...David Mikush's "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That"...

Thanks very much for getting back to me...from Wisconsin...Mad Hatters country...Hehheh...

[sjdudu]

more Anoop pls??? thanks thanks thanks!

[MatKerbouchard]

goosebumps!!! anoop!!! i wonder how he will sound when he sings this song again... my favorite

[ketwain2001]

New Edition's version is alwayz classic, i must admit boys ll men did a great job with their rendition but it doesn't even come close to capturing the vibe of the original. But those UNC Clef Hangers did hold it down. It is a tough song to perform. Beautiful job none the less. God Bless. Peace.

[Larqin]

They did an awesome cover of an amazing song! Man, Anoop is so talented. This so takes me back!

NOTE:New Edition sang this not Boys II Men. They are two completely different groups.

[krazyplaya5130]

actually Boyz II Men did sing this song also. There are 2 different versions. They both have a rendition of the song.

[clefhangerfan]

New Edition did it first, but then B2M covered at several years later and the Clefs arrangement is based on the B2M version.

[Sevnfurdy]

@clefhangerfan bang bang *two truth shots*

[KINDAmintyy]

This version of "Can You Stand The Rain" is the BoyzIIMen cover.

[ibelongtoyou15]

no they didnt

[Page5454]

Originally by New Edition!!!!

[sjdudu]

i totally madly crazy inlove with ANOOP!!!

[thelastdon1]

Damn! You sang the hell outta that song. Good job, all of you.

[wiltisdabest]

new edition version is better should of covers that one

[meredithkayy]

deffinitely my favoritte.

boyz 2 men. (:

[briahbriah]

WOW! Why didn't he sing like this on American Idol!?! I mean he can sing but on this you hear the natural soul in his voice!

[sjdudu]

anOOp.you are too good to be true.

[MatKerbouchard]

this is my top pick

[datgurlsmiilesz]

lawdd, im in loveee!!<3 loll anoop!!!:D all ya'll have beautiful voices!! wow such soul!!!

[mysticpandaba]

New Edition sings this song, not Boys II Men

[PaPPaE]

New Edition made the song, sang it originally...but Boyz II Men covered it in their album Evolution. Their rendition is amazing

[meredithkayy]

boyz 2 men is amazing.

[onelovemakavelli]

u guys did soooo good!!! the lead singer tore it up!! he did gr8!!!! :-)

[dipeza]

that's anoop desai. made it to top 6on american idol

[rhcpalldaway]

awesome! i want to buy their albums!

[DazzleMe18]

follow anoop on twitter: anoopdoggdesai

[trinakake2002]

OMG! This is an amazing performace. One of my favorites from him although I love all of his performances!! He has such a beautiful voice. I hope he gets signed....

[pebbles8rox]

No he's not on idol anymore. I was so bummed. He was 6th place though. I'm still proud of him :D

[size15shoe]

smoother than cake icing...

[MatKerbouchard]

i really really love this version...

[pebbles8rox]

OMG don't you know it's only American Idols recently voted off contestant (and the sexiest one) Anoop Desai! Oh and Clef Hangers is an all male Acapella group from UNC. This has to be one of my faves.

[liketohavefun2007]

sorry, i was wondering was he still peforming on American Idols. Well I grant he still make a album one day.

[ItzDaC5]

So what is the UNC Clef Hangers????

I just heard someone mention about them when i was watching Brian McKnight's video.

Also, who is the solo kid???

Someone give me the info please!

[SOxFRESHx2DEF]

there a choir group from UNC..the solo kid is anoop desai..he was 6th place in american idol

[sjsubval]

The studio is amazing:) Anoop will definitely have a great career in the music industry. Proud Trooper!

[MatKerbouchard]

he really sounds great... i wish he will travel soon... philippines please

[blahb12]

This is really great. He's definitely my American Idol.

[ujamaa4]

That was pretty good. He should have sung that on the show

[dilm2008]

....and unc

[dilm2008]

this is what you call skill set by anoop!!

[holliebee87]

i love this.

it's amazing.

i'm repeating it over and over.

[whofan2679]

BoysII Men don't sing this song. New Edition sings it.

[clefhangerfan]

You're half wrong - New Edition did it first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement of the song is from the B2M version.

[CurlyGirly088]

@clefhangerfan

preach! They're covering the BOYS II MEN version of this song

[Esquobar]

Boyz II Men did this song acapella but New Edition wrote and sung this song first ^^

[anoopaloozagurl]

anoop's head tone is awesome!! whooo!!

[anoopaloozagurl]

you deserve to be the next american idol, anoop!

yay for the clef hangers!

[Narsing32]

I Luv the this song "Can You Stand the Rain" By Boyz II Men, But, the one sang by Anoop D. was really awesome. He really brought the words and the tone down to another level.

UNC Clef Hangers Rocks!

[JessicaRabbitt85]

i lovw noopdawg! such a fan of his since day one!!!

[calvarydivachild]

OMG! amazing!

[eraser122]

DAMN, and I thought his Angel of Mine performance was damn good

[cueyouwhyeen]

I love this song's realness and Anoops voice shines in this song

[BB13yoyo]

this is the type of stuff anoop needs to be rockin on idol. im hoping for an anoop matt finale . we shall see though.

[dansrgrl]

This is an awesome version of this song. Loves It. Anoop is amazing as usual.

Is that Chris Melly who does the really high part?

[clefhangerfan]

No - that's all Anoop. He was 17 years old in this vid - a brand new freshman at UNC and in the Clef Hangers for only a few months.

[anoopaloozagurl]

whoooaa!! anoop was a freshie at this time? wow!!

[dreamwriter31]

I've always loved this song, but I have to say it, this version is by far my favorite. Anoop's voice is gorgeous on this and it's hard to believe he was only 17 when he sang this with the clefs! Awesome video! I think it's definitely one of his best performances.

[aaljbaaf]

Anoops' voice is so orgasmic.

Parts 2:53 to 3:05 and 3:54 to 4:02 is enough to make any girl fall head over heels for this man.

[omgimsandy]

omg i looove annoppp!

[emilyindahhouse]

I LOVE THIS BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he was very cute even in freshman year. =]] even if he was a bit pudgy. ah! im so nervous! he sings tonight! i think he will be amazing though because its motown and uhh HES AMAZING AT ANYTHING AHH! ANOOP I FREAKIN LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[greenlady9985]

Why doesn't this have more views? It's one of the very best, IMO. This really shows off the vocal abilities so well. I can't get enough of it!

[freezeyou88]

that song was sung by new edition

[clefhangerfan]

True - New Edition did it first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement of the song is from the B2M version.

[UNCkidd09]

ha, is brandon the one who does the "come on baby" part?

lol :)

[clefhangerfan]

Yes - that was also Brandon's first concert/first semester as a Clef - freshman year.

[UNCkidd09]

oh cool.

i love his voice when we talks.

i saw him at the winter jam too.

he's pretty tall !

[UNCkidd09]

omg! anoop looks totally different, wow :D

i love this though, the guys got major talent !

[abirami94]

aww he looks so different! and he's gotten so much more confident as a performer. he just keeps getting better! thanks so much clefhangerfan for all the awesommee videos! Anoop FTW! <3

[rcala]

Thank God for makeovers!!! He's so superhot now.

[Invincible20]

motown week baby

[1anda405]

anoop looks soooooo different!!!

Simon said that Anoop needed some style help. I wonder if Simon has seen this video...

[Invincible20]

man i think his voice was stronger then i may be wrong i mean he def got better but it was so raw when he was younger like he didnt even know he had the voice just sang from his heart

[meenaa]

i just wanna say thanks to clefhangerfan for posting all these videos and answering all the questions that people have about clefs and anoop. :) especially with the new edition q since it seems like you have answered it 1 billion times and people act as if you dont know

[jala91]

agreed w/ meenaa. Thanks Clefhangerfan, for everything!!

[yumimer]

I wish he could sing this on idol so people can rediscover this beautiful song.And I do prefer this version (of BIIM) than the original version.

[bigforrents]

agreed. the original by new edition sounded way too happy for the actual meaning of the song

[ethi0chick]

he should sing this on Idol. i agree.

i loveee him soo muchh <33

he is the only one i keep voteing for.

[DazzleMe18]

anoop looks so different here...wow.

[Mystere24]

It really doesnt matter who REMADE THE SONG! It only matter who CREATED THE SONG!!!!

[clefhangerfan]

No, as it turns out - if you take your version from a particular artists take on the song, you should credit that artist. The Clefs arranged their version based on how B2M made it their own, so that's who got the credit. How many songs have been covered by tons of artists since the very first version of it - don't be so naive as to think only the original performer can get the credit. . Find something more important to flame out about.

[vixnnet]

most people reference W\whitney with i will always love you but it was originally dolly parton...

[Mystere24]

I really wish people new their music history. This song was originally done by NEW EDITION!!! Come on people...No disrespect to BOYZ II MEN, But this is NEW EDITION's SONG!!!!!

[clefhangerfan]

Well, you're partially right - you just didn't do all your research. True - New Edition did it first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement of the song is from the B2M version.

[clefhangerfan]

So, I guess I do know my music history. Have a nice day.

[LaRosa87]

this is one of my fav songs i wish he'd sing this on Idol

[norfiq]

Beautiful

[trikurnia2008]

Was it his first year?

[clefhangerfan]

Yes.

[ashalilove]

I want some Anoop and Clef ringtones!!!!

[yumimer]

Aren't there other versions of this song?Ones that are more recent?This song's beautiful.

[clefhangerfan]

Nope - this is the only video I have, and the only year they performed it. But it is on their CD - Facing Clarence, available from the Clefs website.

[colormylife4692]

i've already watched this a couple times, but i'm in tears right now. he just has such a pure, natural voice with unbelievable control, especially at such a young age. wow i am so...awe-struck.

[dklee13]

FYI: The original recording of "Can You Stand The Rain" was recorded by New Edition.

[clefhangerfan]

True - New Edition did it first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement of the song is from the B2M version.

[BigBrwnEyez]

I usually HATE for anyone to sing my favorite song, but this right here?!?! Anoop can sing to me all day, every day and twice on Sunday. He got me in tears over here. Anoop for American Idol!

[snbatman]

goosebumps

[moonandstar68]

Even at such a young age, Anoop had a fantastic voice! And you gotta love those glasses :)

[theSHYkind]

The CD version is AMAZING! A must buy.

[rokedvoice]

This one is really growing on me! Love 2:56, the seamless transition to falsetto.

[DaisyKary]

This is one of my favorite songs EVER!!! And now I love it even more! Anoop is amazing! I can't get over it! He could record right now!!!

[Invincible20]

at the end someone is like "MY God" 3:50-4:16 amazing

[AnoopFansOnline]

haha that part is SO amazing :)

[emilyindahhouse]

he was 17!!!! omg he is like amazing always!!!

[Invincible20]

hell be back wildcard sing this song anoop youll have people in tears loool great voice maybe hell make it w/o american idol

[athenabrida]

Anoop Anoop Anoop! Go for Wildcard!

[FBC1212]

I love how the crowd is looking around like "Who the hell is this kid, he is amazing" Was this one of his first shows? (The standing ovation at the end is really moving for some reason)

[clefhangerfan]

It was his very FIRST major Clef concert - he was 17 years old here and a brand-new college freshman. But - he had been performing vocally in front of audiences much of his childhood, so he wasn't brand new to that. Still - it was probably a little unnerving to be stuck in the front of this 'famous' group of older guys, and you're right - the audience is shocked - so it was clearly a great decision by the Clefs...

[bkl2010]

Wow. Seriously, the best Anoop has ever sounded.

[linanxingROX]

HahahauhahAHAHAHUAUHhahauaa!! Anoop looks sooooooooooooo endearingly nerdy here!!! tat huge glasses and chubbiness!! man his physique has definitely evolved but his voice remains the same! HEAVENLY@!!! He truly has a true gift!!

[denysee]

They sound real cool, but somebody needs the to tell the camera man/editor that that song was performed by New Edition, not Boyz to Men. It was off of New Edition's Boyz to Men CD.

[clefhangerfan]

New Edition was first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement is based on the Boyz II Men version.

[rlal95]

New Edition would be proud

[raymonjns]

anoop was much better than that girl that got through on american idle

[colormylife4692]

wait. he was 16?! what?! he was in college when he was 16?!?! wow i didn't think i could be more impressed...

[clefhangerfan]

No, but he was 17 - about a month away from 18. He sang a cappella, very well I might add, all through high school.

[meenaa]

and clefs sound awesome as well..very talented group

[meenaa]

very comparable to both new edition and boyz II men versions..anoop has a beautiful voice

[epk921]

haha! too funny - he looks so little and dorky! lol

love's it though =) - his voice is AMAZING

[steph15]

i luve the part with "cuz i need sumbody hu wil stand by me.....".. I remember that part from the song ALL I NEED with Fat Joe and Armageddon.. i love anoop!!!

[antyo]

He sang this when he was 16?

Holyyyyy molyyyyyy. Imagine how good he is now!

[case74]

this is dope but new edition sings this song

[clefhangerfan]

New Edition was first in 1989, but then Boz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement is based on the Boyz II Men version.

[lilkeymo]

in 1988

[iskrew]

Clefhangerfan! I assume you're friends with anoop! Tell him he's a big favorite in the Philippines. :-) If only we can vote.

[clefhangerfan]

I am. I will. Thank you, he's very humbled by all the support and wonderful encouragement from everyone. Go Noop Dogg!

[Novinte]

Tell him to don't sing I'll make love to you till the show before the finale!!

[myleenbien]

Clefhangerfan:Anoop is also big here in malaysia!Pls.tell anoop that we are rooting for him...BIG TIME!

Iskrew:People outside of U.S. can now also vote!Pls go to facebook and join the anoop desai group so the moderator can give you the instructions on how to vote.They found a way people!So let's help Anoop and vote,vote,vote!

[RiceyThu]

there vest are awesome.

[Verowatches]

I feel like such a cougar, but his voice makes me melt!

[jamiev5]

OMG, this makes me want to vote for Anoop even more! What a blossoming performer! And Simon thought he was nerdy when he walked in... haha! I hope we get to see this on tv!

[steph15]

i know... at some point in A.I. they must have a section where they show info about the contestants.. and they should definitely show clips of Anoop with the Clef Hangers.. that would be TIGHT!!! NOOP-DOGG for life!!! im a big fan!!

[yogikanna]

are you use this is anoop, doesn't look like him. THis boy looks younger and a little plumpier.

[clefhangerfan]

Oh, yes, it's Anoop. Yes, he was younger - this was over 4 years ago in 2004. Yes, he's slender now - a year after this video he had lost weight and was wearing contacts vs. glasses. Check him out in my video from Spring 2006 - Be Without You, you'll see the transformation.

[ProWings79]

Anoop's voice is so sultry, soulful, soothing. Boy was made to sing. no doubt about it.

[Becklineedo]

Oh my god,

Amazing!

[thew0rldisr0und]

shit they are aamazing. ANOOP DOG FOR IDOL <3

[Genevievexx3]

that was anoop! haha he was soo adorable! now hes a hottie!

[shhsbears]

I thought New Edition sang this, not Boyz II Men. Still a great video.

[clefhangerfan]

True - New Edition did it first in 1989, but then Boyz II Men covered it on their Evolution album in 1997. The Clefs arrangement of the song is from the B2M version.

[shhsbears]

Oh,I didn't know that. Still a great song either way and the Clefs did a great job with it.