The Rolling Stones - She's a Rainbow Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who arranged the strings for 'She's a Rainbow'?

   John Paul Jones, who later became a member of Led Zeppelin, arranged the distinctive string section for 'She's a Rainbow' during his session musician days.

2. In what year was 'She's a Rainbow' released as a single?

   'She's a Rainbow' was released as a single in November 1967 and reached No. 25 on the U.S. charts.

3. Which song by Love shares a lyrical similarity with 'She's a Rainbow'?

   The chorus of 'She's a Rainbow' shares the phrase 'she comes in colors' with Love's 1966 song 'She Comes In Colors.' The similarity was so noticeable that Love drummer Michael Stuart-Ware commented on it.

4. What advertising campaigns have featured 'She's a Rainbow'?

   'She's a Rainbow' was used in a 1999 Apple commercial for colorful iMacs, a 2018 Acura RDX commercial, and a 2020 Adobe Photoshop commercial, contributing to its enduring popularity and re-entry into the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.

5. What instruments and motifs are notable in 'She's a Rainbow'?

   The song features vibrant piano by Nicky Hopkins and a distinctive melodic motif played by piano, celesta, and strings. Brian Jones' use of the Mellotron adds to its psychedelic sound. The song's playful and ambiguous elements include whimsical backing vocals and deliberately off-key string sections.