Grim Reaper Of Love
The Turtles
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Movin' on slowly, sittin' forlornly Looks through her window, clouds hide the sun She thinks of her love, gone like the wild ones She knows he'll never return [Chorus] Grim reaper of love, grim reaper of love Grim reaper of love, grim reaper of love Killing the living & living to kill Grim reaper of love thrives on pain; people, beware Missed her sadness of the loss of his loaning But in his past thinking, love can't last We were so happy, peaceful and dear But now his life's a little miser [Chorus]
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Written by: AL NICHOL, CHARLES PORTZ
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Grim Reaper Of Love" is a song by American rock band The Turtles, who were active predominantly during the 1960s.
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Band InformationThe Turtles are best known for their hit song, "Happy Together." However, "Grim Reaper of Love" marked a stark thematic and tonal departure from their more light-hearted pop numbers.
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ComposerThe song was composed by Al Nichol and Chuck Portz, both members of The Turtles.
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Style and GenreThe song captures a psychedelic rock genre style, encompassing a darker and unconventional arrangement that was typical for music experimentation in that era.
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Release dateThe song "Grim Reaper Of Love" was first released as a single in the United States in 1966.
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Chart Performance"Grim Reaper Of Love" peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite not topping the charts like "Happy Together," the song gained a cult following among fans and critics.
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Album InclusionIt was included in their second studio album, "You Baby."
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Contemporary InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a commentary on the shady side of Hollywood and the music industry at that time.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song was covered by several other bands, including "The Posies," a power pop band from Washington, showing its ongoing influence in rock music.
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Unique FeatureThe discordant style and surreal lyrics of "Grim Reaper of Love" sets it apart in The Turtles' discography, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment and push boundaries beyond their mainstream pop successes.
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