She's About A Mover
The Sir Douglas Quintet
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Well, she was a-walkin' down the street, lookin' fine as she could be. Hey, hey! Well, she was a-walkin' down the street, lookin' fine as she could be. Hey, hey! Well, you have love and conversation, Whoa, yeah, what I say! Hey, hey! She's about a mover. She's about a mover. She's about a mover. She's about a mover. Hey, hey, hey, hey, What I say! She's about a mover. She's about a mover. Well, you know I love you, baby. Whoa, yeah, what I say! Hey, hey! Well, she strolled on up to me and said, "Hey, big boy, what's your name?" Hey, hey! Well, she strolled on up to me and said, "Hey, big boy, what's your name?" Hey, hey! Well, you know I love you, baby. Whoa, yeah, what I say, Hey, hey! She's about a mover. She's about a mover. She's about a mover. She's about a mover. Hey, hey, hey, hey
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8 facts about this song
Historical Significance"She's About a Mover" was released in 1965 by Sir Douglas Quintet- the band where Doug Sahm served as the principal member.
- It marked an important phase of the mid-'60s British Invasion era, even though the band was based in Texas, United States.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.
- In the United Kingdom, it managed to reach number 15 in the charts.
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StyleThe song is well-known for its signature 12-bar blues format and Tex-Mex style, a unique combination of rock and roll and Texas country music.
- The iconic 2/4 Tex-Mex organ riff in the song was inspired by blues and soul music of the era.
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Songwriting and LyricsDoug Sahm is credited as the sole songwriter of "She's About a Mover".
- The lyrics of the song hint at a woman with a free spirit and independent nature, resonating with the women's liberation movements of the 1960s.
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Cover Versions"She's About a Mover" has been covered by several artists in various musical styles.
- Famed Beatles drummer Ringo Starr released his own interpretation of the song in 1976 in his album "Ringo's Rotogravure".
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine listed "She's About a Mover" as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010.
- The song remains a cornerstone of Doug Sahm's legacy and helped define the sound of the Sir Douglas Quintet.
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Song Recognition"She's About a Mover" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.
- It was also named “the greatest Texas song” by Texas Monthly, affirming its long-lasting cultural relevance.
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In Popular CultureThe song was used in the soundtrack of the 1990 film "Paris, Texas" reinforcing its place in Texan and popular music culture.
- "She's About a Mover" was featured in an episode of the hit musical TV series "Glee" in 2015.
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