"She Don't Love Nobody" is a song written by

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, and first recorded by Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit on the 1985 album ''

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''. In 1989, American

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released their version as the third single from the album ''

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''. It reached number 3 on the ''

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chart. An alternate version of the song appeared as track 1 on a DRB 5-track CD sampler in 1988 (Curb CD 33-3004).

Music video

The Desert Rose Band released a music video of the song in early 1989, which was directed by Bill Pope and produced by Joanne Gardner for Acme Pictures.

Critical reception

Upon release, ''

'' wrote: "John Hiatt's tale of a hard-to-get love gets a solid ride from the Desert Rose Band. An up-tempo and energetic rendering." ''

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'' considered the song "a winner of a tune". They added: "An instantly likeable song, it characterizes a girl who keeps herself out of reach from love's letdowns. Desert Rose's harmonies allow for chiming in all around."

Chart performance

Year-end charts

References

1985 songs 1989 singles Songs written by John Hiatt Song recordings produced by Paul Worley The Desert Rose Band songs Nick Lowe songs MCA Records singles Curb Records singles {{1985-country-song-stub