Tell Her No

The Zombies

About Tell Her No

"Tell Her No" is a hit single written by Rod Argent and included by English rock band The Zombies on their eponymous debut album The Zombies in 1965. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in March 1965 and was one of three big American hits by The Zombies (the others being "She's Not There", in 1964, and "Time of the Season", in 1969). "Tell Her No" was only a minor hit for The Zombies in their native Britain, where it peaked at No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1965. In 1983, Juice Newton scored a Billboard Top 40 hit in the United States with her version of the song. 


Year:
1969
2:02
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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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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: ROD ARGENT

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10 facts about this song

Tell Her No" History
The 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.
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.
Lyrics Meaning
The 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.
Rod Argent's Contribution
Not 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.
Juice Newton's Cover
American pop and country singer Juice Newton covered "Tell Her No" for her album "Quiet Lies" in 1982.
Newton's Version Differences
Unlike the original, Newton's version had a country-pop influence, indicative of her general music style.
Chart Performance
Juice Newton's version also enjoyed success, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard country music chart.
Expanded Length in Newton's Cover
Newton's cover also slightly expands the length of the original song from 2:08 to 3:24 minutes.
Continued Influence
Since its release, "Tell Her No" has been covered by various artists across multiple genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal and broad influence.
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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