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She's a Rainbow
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| "She's a Rainbow" | ||
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| Single by Rolling Stones | ||
| from the album Their Satanic Majesties Request | ||
| Released | 1967 | |
| Format | 7" | |
| Recorded | May 18, 1967 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 4 min 35 s | |
| Label | Decca/ABKCO | |
| Producer(s) | The Rolling Stones | |
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| Rolling Stones singles chronology | ||
| "In Another Land" (1967) |
"She's a Rainbow" (1967) |
"Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968) |
"She's a Rainbow" is a song by the English rock 'n roll band The Rolling Stones and was featured on their 1967 album Their Satanic Majesties Request.
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "She's a Rainbow" was recorded on May 18, 1967. It is most famous for its vibrant piano by Nicky Hopkins, Brian Jones' use of the mellotron, and its rich lyricism by Jagger.
| “ | Have you seen her all in gold? Like a queen in days of old. She shoots colours all around like a sunset going down. Have you seen the lady fairer? | ” |
The lyric "She comes in colours..." was most likely inspired by the song of the same name by US psychedelic band Love, appearing on their January 1967 album Da Capo.
It was released as a single in December of 1967 and went to #25 in the US. It is known by most as the highlight of Their Satanic Majesties Request and is respectfully included on a large number of the Stones' hits compilations.
The song was used in an 1999 Apple iMac commercial advertising its availability in several new color options.
John Paul Jones, later of Led Zeppelin, arranged the strings of this song during his session days.
The song was also covered by World of Twist.