She's Not You
Elvis Presley
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Her hair is soft and her eyes are oh so blue She's all the things a girl should be But she's not you She knows just how to make me laugh when I feel blue She's ev'rything a man could want But she's not you And when we're dancing It almost feels the same I've got to stop myself from Whisp'ring your name She even kisses me like you used to do And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you And when we're dancing It almost feels the same I've got to stop myself from Whisp'ring your name She even kisses me like you used to do And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you
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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, DOC POMUS, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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20 facts about this song
Artist Background"She's Not You" is sung by Elvis Presley, who is hailed as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll."
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1962, "She's Not You" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Presley's most successful songs in the UK.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Doc Pomus, Leiber and Stoller, songwriting duos whose works have significantly shaped popular music.
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Commercial SuccessIn the United States, the song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Pop chart and number 13 on the R&B chart.
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Album Appearance"She's Not You" was also included in Elvis Presley’s compilation album "Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3", released in 1963.
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B-SideThe B-side of the single was "Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello", which was also a Top 40 hit.
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Recording DetailsThe song was recorded at the RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee on March 19, 1962.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "She's Not You", including Cliff Richard in 2007 for his album "Love... The Album".
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "She's Not You" express regret and longing for an ex-lover with the singer comparing his new girlfriend unfavorably to his previous one.
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CertificationThe song received a silver certification from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) for selling over 200,000 copies in the UK.
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Movie AppearanceAlthough it wasn't originally recorded for a film, the song did appear in the Elvis movie, "Kissin' Cousins."
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Single Release"She's Not You" was released as a single by RCA Records in July 1962.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its blending of various musical styles, including rock and roll, pop, and rhythm and blues.
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Notable RecognitionIn the UK, "She's Not You" was ranked as the 17th biggest hit of 1962.
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DurationThe original release of the song runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Music VideoAs music videos were not common in the 1960s, there is no official video for the song. Any videos found are usually fan-made or footage from Elvis' films.
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Live PerformancesThere is no definitive record showing that Elvis ever performed "She's Not You" live during any of his many concerts.
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Vinyl RecordThe original vinyl record for "She's Not You" is considered a collectors item today.
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First PressingThe first pressing of the single featured a picture sleeve with a headshot of Elvis Presley.
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InstrumentationThe instruments used in the arrangement of "She's Not You" include piano, guitar, drums, and brass.
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