If She Knew What She Wants
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"If She Knew What She Wants" is a song by Jules Shear
released on his 1985 album The Eternal Return. The song was later and famously covered by The Bangles
on their 1986 album Different Light
.
and at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart
.
and the other that was commonly shown in Europe
. The "American version" was directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs
, the mother of Bangles guitarist/vocalist Susanna Hoffs
, who sings lead in this song.
, Courtney Cox, superhero comedy Zoom
.
Jules Shear
Jules Mark Shear is a US singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Pittsburgh in 1952. Although he has had only one minor hit as a performer , he has recorded almost 20 albums to date...
released on his 1985 album The Eternal Return. The song was later and famously covered by The Bangles
The Bangles
The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles during the decade.-Formation and early years :...
on their 1986 album Different Light
Different Light
Different Light is an album by The Bangles released in January 1986. It is their best known album, with a Top 5 hit single and a No. 1 hit. The album's Top 40 sound was a departure from their earlier 60s-style sound...
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Variations
Shear's song was originally written in the first person, essentially a love song; the Bangles rewrote the lyrics in the third person, rather than change the subject's gender.Release
The cover version by the Bangles charted at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
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Music video
Two different music videos were created for the song, one that was commonly shown in North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and the other that was commonly shown in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. The "American version" was directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Tamar Simon Hoffs is an award-winning American film director, writer, and producer, best known for directing the indie films Red Roses and Petrol and Pound of Flesh , both starring Malcolm McDowell.-Life and career:...
, the mother of Bangles guitarist/vocalist Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American vocalist, guitarist and actress. She is best known as a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.-Early life:...
, who sings lead in this song.
Soundtrack
The Bangles version is featured in the 2006 Tim AllenTim Allen
Tim Allen is an American comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and entertainer, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement...
, Courtney Cox, superhero comedy Zoom
Zoom (film)
Zoom is a comedy-superhero film released on August 11, 2006. It is based upon the children's book Amazing Adventures from Zoom's Academy by Jason Lethcoe...
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