First composed in 1983 alongside the talented Jodi Mitchell, 'She's Gone' initially started as a playful jingle for a feminine hygiene company. It’s fascinating how songs often evolve, and this one is no exception! Like many tracks on the 'Made in the Shade' album, the song underwent a transformation during intense marathon studio sessions, all in an effort to meet the record company's tight deadlines.
If you listen closely, you can hear the unmistakable influence of Keith Headley’s piano mentorship infused throughout the album, adding a rich layer to the music. The lyrics took inspiration from a humorous anecdote about drummer Udo Guckelsberger, who found himself in a bit of a predicament after being caught in a compromising situation by his then-girlfriend. The events that unfolded were so entertaining that Brian decided to dedicate the entire song to telling that quirky tale.
While 'She's Gone' might not have reached the heights of popularity that some other tracks on the iconic album achieved, its catchy, upbeat vibe certainly caught the attention of producers eager to complement lighthearted acting scenes in their projects. It's a charming piece that adds a sprinkle of joy to the album's overall feel!
Demographics
Title: She’s Gone
Album: Made in the Shade
Year: 1993
Track #: CBD
Recorded at: Hilmar Pauley Studio, Giessen, Germany
Engineering: Hilmar Pauly, Mickey Henke
Distribution: Sony Records
Composition: Brian Walton
Lyrics: Brian Walton, Udo Guckelsberger
Performers: Brian Walton: Vocals, Guitars, Keith Headley: Piano, Mickey Henke: Bass, Udo Guckelsberger: Drums
Lyrics
Now she’s leaving, out that front door
She’s taking my heart, she don’t want me no more
And I’m pleading for one more chance
Just one last dance, to show her what for
But she’s leaving, she turns her head away
And I see the tears she was holding at bay
Bridge
Now it doesn’t matter how I look
‘Cause I lost her line, sinker, and hook
Yeah, she’s gone
And she has every reason
It’s her heart that’s been bleeding
Since I kept doing her…
It all started down at the local bar
Where I pushed it too far, cause I wanted my way
And she saw me, caught me hands down
She threw me a frown. I knew it wasn’t my day
Then came the fight, when I thought I might
Just talk my way out, put things back again
Bridge
Chorus
I was fooling around, playing games with her heart
Steadily losing more ground
‘Til she threw it all in, to make a new start
Gone
And she has every reason
It’s my heart that’s now bleeding
Since I kept doing her…
Gone
Ain’t no use in complaining
Just toughen up and start explaining
Why I kept doing her…wrong
I kept doing her…wrong
