Since You Been Gone

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About Since You Been Gone

"Since You Been Gone" is a song popularized by Rainbow but written by former Argent guitarist Russ Ballard and first released on his 1976 album Winning.


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I get the same old dreams same time every night
Fall to the ground and I wake up
So I get out of bed, put on my shoes and in my head
Thoughts fly back to the breakup

These four wall are closing in
Look at the fix you put me in

Since you been gone
Since you been gone
I'm out of my head can't take it
Could I be wrong
But since you been gone
You cast your spell so break it
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Since you been gone

So in the night I stand beneath the backstreet light
I read the words that you sent to me
I can take the afternoon, 
the night time comes around too soon
You can't know what you mean to me

Your poison letter, your telegram
Just goes to show you don't give a damn

Since you been gone
Since you been gone
I'm out of my head can't take it
Could I be wrong
But since you been gone
You cast your spell so break it
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Since you been gone

If you will come back
Baby, you know you'll never do wrong

Since you been gone
Since you been gone
I'm out of my head can't take it
Could I be wrong
But since you been gone
You cast your spell so break it
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Ever since you been gone

Since you been gone
Since you been gone
I'm out of my head can't take it
Since you been gone
Since you been gone
I'm out of my head can't take it

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Written by: Russell Ballard

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10 facts about this song

Song creation
"Since You Been Gone" was originally written and recorded by Russ Ballard for his album "Winning" in 1976.
Different versions
Although the Russ Ballard version didn't gain much traction, the song was then popularized by the rock band Rainbow in 1979.
Chart performance
Rainbow's version of "Since You Been Gone" was a huge hit and reached No. 6 on the UK singles chart.
Unique vocalist
The Rainbow version was sung by Graham Bonnet, marking a shift from their usual vocalist Ronnie James Dio.
Album Success
"Since You Been Gone" appeared on Rainbow's album "Down to Earth," which was their most commercially successful album to date.
Impact on other bands
Many notable bands have since covered "Since You Been Gone," including Alcatrazz, Clout, and even American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. However, Clarkson's song, though having the same title, is completely different from the Rainbow and Russ Ballard versions.
Anecdotes
Despite its success, the song did not initially find favor with Rainbow's guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who reportedly threw a tape of the demo out the window.
Recognition
"Since You Been Gone" is often considered a classic rock anthem and regularly features on 'best of' rock compilation albums and radio playlists.
Music video
The music video for "Since You Been Gone" was shot on a stage with Rainbow performing, showcasing the band's energy and stage presence.
Later performances
Rainbow played "Since You Been Gone" at nearly all of their live performances during the years they were active after the song's release. It has also been included in their various compilation albums.

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