Da Capo: She Comes In Colors

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"She Comes In Colors"
From: Da Capo, side one, song six
-Running time: 2:43
-Recorded: September 29, 1966 RCA Studio B, Hollywood
-Written by: Arthur Lee
-Lead vocal: Arthur Lee
-Lead guitar: Johnny Echols
-Rhythm guitar: Bryan MacLean
-Bass: Kenny Forssi
-Drums: Michael Stuart
-Flute: Tjay Cantrelli
-Keyboards: Alban 'Snoopy' Pfisterer
-Was released in an edited version as Elektra single EK 45608 with 'Orange Skies'.
-Quotable: Did the Rolling Stones, who saw the band on multiple occasions at the Whisky, cop the idea for their song "She's A Rainbow" from 'Colors'? Michael has this to say:

"Arthur never complained at the time (in my presence) about having been ripped off by The Stones, but obviously, their hit "She's A Rainbow" is a direct steal from "She Comes In Colors.". I mean, "she comes in colors" is not your everyday expression, and apparently I guess Mick thought since Love was just "an underground group with a cult following" not enough people would notice to make a difference, so therefore he could probably get away with it. Which he did."

-IMHO: I do believe that the Stones did take the idea for 'Rainbow' from this song, as well as 'Going Home' from 'Revelation'. Their attendance at the the Whisky is too obvious to ignore. Further proof can be found in the Stones album 'Satanic Majesties Request'. The music and even the cover is a rip off from Sgt. Peppers. The Glimmer Twins had yet to come into their own as truly unique artists.
-Fun fact: Time for the name game. Arthur Taylor Lee was originally Arthur Porter Taylor. Tjay Cantrelli's true name was John Barbieri. And Michael Stuart now goes by Michael Stuart-Ware.

Lyrics:

A thought in my head, I think
Of something to do
Expressions tell everything
I see one on you

Whoa, whoa whoa, my love she comes in colors
You can tell her from the clothes she wears

When I was invisible
I needed no light
You saw right through me, you said
Was I out of sight?

When I was in England town
The rain fell right down
I looked for you everywhere
'Til I'm not around

[jamestkirk]

One of my favorite Love songs for sure!!

[silentseason]

Welcome back jtk! You were missed.

[jamestkirk]

Welcome back jtk! You were missed.

Thanks for your kind words, ss.