She's Not There
The Zombies
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Well no one told me about her, the way she lied Well no one told me about her, how many people cried But it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother tryin' to find her She's not there [Chorus:] Well let me tell you 'bout the way she looked The way she'd act and the color of her hair Her voice was soft and cool Her eyes were clear and bright But she's not there Well no one told me about her, what could I do Well no one told me about her, though they all knew But it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother tryin' to find her She's not there [Chorus] But it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother tryin' to find her She's not there [Chorus]
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Written by: Rodney Terence Argent
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14 facts about this song
Song Formation"She's Not There" is a song composed by Rod Argent, the keyboardist and founding member of The Zombies - a British rock band.
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Chart RankingsThe song achieved extraordinary success for the band, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Release Date"She's Not There" was first released in 1964, as part of The Zombies' debut single.
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AlbumLater, "She's Not There" was included in the band's album titled "Begin Here" which was released in the UK in 1965.
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Unique StyleThe song is distinguished by its minor key and Rod Argent's impressionistic lyrics, making it distinctive during the era of sixties pop.
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MusiciansApart from Rod Argent (keyboard/organ), the other musicians included on the song are Colin Blunstone (lead vocals), Paul Atkinson (guitar), Chris White (bass) and Hugh Grundy (drums).
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Grammy Award"She's Not There" was nominated for a Grammy award in 1964 for 'Best Performance By A Rock And Roll Group.'
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InspirationArgent found inspiration for writing the song after reading a John Lee Hooker concert review, in particular, the phrase 'She's Not There' sparked his interest.
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Different InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often believed to be about a woman who is unfaithful, but Argent has clarified that they simply refer to someone not being where they were expected to be.
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Cover Versions"She's Not There" has been covered by multiple artists, the most popular being Santana in 1977, which reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Sketch ComedyThe song was also used in an episode of the sketch comedy series "Portlandia," further enhancing its cultural presence.
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Game Soundtrack"She's Not There" was included in the soundtrack of the popular video game series, "Rock Band," cementing its status as an enduring rock classic.
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TV SeriesThe song has made appearances in several TV shows, including "Being Human" and "Mad Men."
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Degrees of SeparationRod Argent, the writer of the song, is also the cousin of famed actress Gemma Arterton.
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