She's Not There

The Zombies

About She's Not There

"She's Not There" is the debut single by British rock band The Zombies, written by organist Rod Argent. It reached No. 12 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1964, and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States at the beginning of December 1964. In Canada, it reached No. 2. Rolling Stone magazine ranked "She's Not There" No. 297 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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2003
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Well no one told me about her, the way she lied
Well no one told me about her, how many people cried
But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care
Please don't bother tryin' to find her
She's not there

[Chorus:]
Well let me tell you 'bout the way she looked
The way she'd act and the color of her hair
Her voice was soft and cool
Her eyes were clear and bright
But she's not there

Well no one told me about her, what could I do
Well no one told me about her, though they all knew
But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care
Please don't bother tryin' to find her
She's not there

[Chorus]

But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care
Please don't bother tryin' to find her
She's not there

[Chorus]

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The Zombies

The Zombies are an English rock band, formed in 1961 in St Albans and led by Rod Argent (piano, organ, and vocals) and Colin Blunstone (vocals). The group scored a UK and United States hit in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the USA two further singles, "Tell Her No" and, in 1969, "Time of the Season", were also successful. more »

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Written by: Rodney Terence Argent

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14 facts about this song

Song Formation
"She's Not There" is a song composed by Rod Argent, the keyboardist and founding member of The Zombies - a British rock band.
Chart Rankings
The song achieved extraordinary success for the band, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Release Date
"She's Not There" was first released in 1964, as part of The Zombies' debut single.
Album
Later, "She's Not There" was included in the band's album titled "Begin Here" which was released in the UK in 1965.
Unique Style
The song is distinguished by its minor key and Rod Argent's impressionistic lyrics, making it distinctive during the era of sixties pop.
Musicians
Apart from Rod Argent (keyboard/organ), the other musicians included on the song are Colin Blunstone (lead vocals), Paul Atkinson (guitar), Chris White (bass) and Hugh Grundy (drums).
Grammy Award
"She's Not There" was nominated for a Grammy award in 1964 for 'Best Performance By A Rock And Roll Group.'
Inspiration
Argent found inspiration for writing the song after reading a John Lee Hooker concert review, in particular, the phrase 'She's Not There' sparked his interest.
Different Interpretation
The song's lyrics are often believed to be about a woman who is unfaithful, but Argent has clarified that they simply refer to someone not being where they were expected to be.
Cover Versions
"She's Not There" has been covered by multiple artists, the most popular being Santana in 1977, which reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Sketch Comedy
The song was also used in an episode of the sketch comedy series "Portlandia," further enhancing its cultural presence.
Game Soundtrack
"She's Not There" was included in the soundtrack of the popular video game series, "Rock Band," cementing its status as an enduring rock classic.
TV Series
The song has made appearances in several TV shows, including "Being Human" and "Mad Men."
Degrees of Separation
Rod Argent, the writer of the song, is also the cousin of famed actress Gemma Arterton.

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