Critical Reception
Justin Kantor of Allmusic spoke of the song in a review of the Reaction album, stating "With a better selection of songs and tighter production than its predecessor, Jackson's sophomore set was the strongest of her '80s output. A sunny duet with Robin Zander of Cheap Trick is one of the fine moments."
Allmusic had highlighted "You Send the Rain Away" as an album standout by labeling it an AMG Pick Track.
In the Billboard Magazine issue of December 13, 1986, the song was listed in the 'Singles' section under "Black Picks" (Hot R&B Singles), where a review of the song stated "Gracefully solemn love duet in unusual, cavernous mix; nice blend between the suave Jackson and the earnest Zander."
Drum Publications (East Africa) reviewed the album upon release and stated "Another stand-out is "You Send the Rain Away," a duet with Cheap Trick's Robin Zander."
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