Tell Her No
The Zombies
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And if she should tell you "come closer" And if she tempts you with her charms Tell her no no no no no-no-no-no No no no no no-no-no-no No no no no no Don't hurt me now for her love belongs to me And if she should tell you "I love you" And if she tempts you with her charms Tell her no no no no no-no-no-no No no no no no-no-no-no (Don't take her love for your arms) No no no no no Don't hurt me now for her love belongs to me I know she's the kind of girl Who'd throw my love away But I still love her so Don't hurt me now, don't hurt me now If she tells you "I love you" Just remember she said that to me Tell her no no no no no-no-no-no No no no no no-no-no-no (Don't take her love from my arms) No no no no no Don't leave me now for her love belongs to me
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10 facts about this song
Tell Her No" HistoryThe song "Tell Her No" was originally written and performed by British rock band The Zombies in 1965. It was composed by the band's keyboardist Rod Argent.
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Chart Success with The Zombies"Tell Her No" was very successful in the United States where it reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song is about trying to resist the advances of a tempting but unfaithful woman. The "no" in the title refers to the protagonist's determination to resist his feelings for her.
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Rod Argent's ContributionNot only did Rod Argent compose "Tell Her No," but he also provided lead vocals for the recording. His progressive keyboard playing techniques definitely helped to define The Zombies' sound.
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Juice Newton's CoverAmerican pop and country singer Juice Newton covered "Tell Her No" for her album "Quiet Lies" in 1982.
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Newton's Version DifferencesUnlike the original, Newton's version had a country-pop influence, indicative of her general music style.
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Chart PerformanceJuice Newton's version also enjoyed success, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard country music chart.
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Expanded Length in Newton's CoverNewton's cover also slightly expands the length of the original song from 2:08 to 3:24 minutes.
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Continued InfluenceSince its release, "Tell Her No" has been covered by various artists across multiple genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal and broad influence.
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Cultural Impact"Tell Her No" has appeared in many pop culture contexts, including films and commercials, further attesting to its lasting legacy.
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