Nothing Has Been Proved
Dusty Springfield
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Mandy's in the papers 'cause she tried to go to spain She'll soon be in the dock and in the papers once again Vicki's got her story about the mirror and the cane It may be false, it may be true But nothing has been proved Stephen's in his dressing-gown now, breakfasting alone Too sick to eat, he's on his feet and to the telephone The police inspector soothes him with his sympathetic tone It may be false, it may be true But nothing has been proved In the house a resignation Guilty faces, every one Christine's fallen out with lucky Johnny's got a gun "Please Please Me"'s number one (It's a scandal! it's a scandal! such a scandal!) Now, Stephen's in the dock for spending money that was earned By Christine, and the prosecution says that money burned A hole in Stephen's pocket, for expensive sins he yearned It may be false, it may be true But nothing has been proved In the news the suicide note In the court an empty space Even Mandy's looking worried Christine's pale and drawn "Please Please Me"'s number one (it's a scandal! it's a scandal! such a scandal!) Last night he wrote these words to his friend: "Sorry about the mess I'm guilty 'til proved innocent In the public eye and press" The funeral's very quiet because all his friends have fled They may be false, they may be true They've all got better things to do They may be false, they may be true But nothing has been proved Nothing Nothing has been proved Oh, nothing Nothing Oh, nothing Nothing Oh, nothing
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Nothing Has Been Proved" was written and produced by the Pet Shop Boys, a synthesizer-based pop duo consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
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Dusty Springfield DistinctionThis song was performed by British pop singer Dusty Springfield, known for her blue-eyed soulful voice. The collaboration was one of the notable chapters in Springfield's remarkable music career.
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Soundtrack UseThe song was specially written for the soundtrack of the 1989 British movie "Scandal". The movie was about the infamous Profumo Affair, a British political scandal from the 1960s.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of the song subtly narrated the story of Christine Keeler, a showgirl at the center of the Profumo Affair, which adds to its significance in the context of the movie's storyline.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in February 1989, "Nothing Has Been Proved" reached No. 16 on UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the US Dance Club Songs chart, proving its successful reception among the audience.
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Album InclusionApart from the soundtrack album, "Nothing Has Been Proved" was also included in Springfield's major studio album “Reputation” which was released in 1990.
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Orchestrated VersionsThere are two versions of the song, the original version was orchestral while the version used in the club scene in the film "Scandal" was given a synthpop twist by the Pet Shop Boys.
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Collaborative OutcomeA year after "Nothing Has Been Proved," Springfield and the Pet Shop Boys teamed up again for another song, "What Have I Done to Deserve This?". This collaboration was a big hit and rebooted Springfield's career.
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Cultural ReferenceThe line in the song "Mandy's in the papers 'cause she tried to go to Spain" is a reference to Mandy Rice-Davies, a model and showgirl who was also involved in the Profumo Affair.
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Unspecified GenreAlthough Springfield is associated with pop and soul music and Pet Shop Boys are known for their contributions to synth-pop, "Nothing Has Been Proved" doesn't specifically adhere to any one genre, mixing orchestral, pop, and dance elements in its melody.
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