Clout - Since You've Been Gone [1978]

"Since You Been Gone" is a 1970s rock song written and recorded by former Argent guitarist Russ Ballard for his 1976 album "Winning". It has also been recorded by numerous other artists, including all-girl group Clout [1978], Cherie Currie and Head East. The most famous version is the 1979 cover by Rainbow which became a UK top ten single. A house version of the song was released in 2006 by german trio Master Blaster, featured on several compilations.

The title of the song is taken from its chorus:

"Since you been gone, since you been gone
I'm outta my head, can't take it
Could I be wrong, but since you been gone
You cast the spell, so break it
Oooohhh - Whhooooaaa - Ooooohhh
Since you been gone"

Besides the pounding 'pub rock' delivery, the Rainbow version is famous for a grunt/groan from the lead singer, Graham Bonnet, followed by a key-change preceding the final reprise of the chorus. A bootleg version of this track in a country and western style is available from Blackmores Night

The Brian May Band covered this song on their 1993 "Live at the Brixton Academy" album. May is a fan of the Rainbow version, citing it in numerous interviews and naming it as one of his Desert Island Discs. Their version is a faithful cover of Rainbow's version. Drummer Cozy Powell was a member of both Rainbow and The Brian May Band. This version of the song completes the last chorus (where Rainbow's fades out) and finishes with a three note crescendo. Also, May changes the title and chorus from "Since You Been Gone" to "Since You've Been Gone", clearly singing the added syllable. The title of the song appears on the album sleeve as "Since You've Been Gone".

The song was featured in a 2009 T-Mobile commercial, which was shot in the Liverpool train station.

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Edited by http://www.youtube.com/xpinger


"Clout" were originally a five-piece, South African million-selling all-girl rock group formed in 1977, best known for their song, "Substitute".

Their first hit, "Substitute", was a cover version of a Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached #1 in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Holland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and Belgium. It occupied the #2 slot on the UK Singles Chart (where it remained for 3 weeks).

A major success in Europe, Clout scored more Top 10 singles, notably "Save Me", "You've Got All of Me" and "Under Fire". "Substitute" was also an A-side release for Gloria Gaynor. Clout's version reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Clout split up in 1981, shortly after the release of their last major single, "Portable Radio".

Their greatest hits package was released on CD in 1992.

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[davekm43]

I am shoccked, I alway thought the was originaly by Rainbow. great version

[Xpinger]

"Since You Been Gone" is a 1970s rock song written and recorded by former Argent guitarist Russ Ballard for his 1976 album "Winning" :)

[alan56q]

substitute was written by somebody called wilson. the lead singer of clout sounds very much like ann wilson from heart

[Xpinger]

Their first hit, "Substitute", was a cover version of a Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson :)

[ahlanderlolz]

they'r good, tho this tune dont fit that band, no offense at all!

[Xpinger]

smiles :)

[Glamagal20091]

Rainbow's version was released after Clout's.

[JettBlackheart83]

Cheri and Meri,OWWWWWwwwwwwwwwww

[MrAndywbell]

far better version far better then rainbow

[ROBERTVANJOVI]

versioneada por Argent, Rainbow, Impellitteri, Cherie & Marie Currie

[outlawstrat]

Head East was first to cover it in 78.

[elvisuk]

wow..i always thought this was a rainbow song..just shows you wat u can find out on you-tube. ty for posting

[PhillBlackwell]

WOW!!! This is as good as the Rainbow version..........slightly more of a raw feel.......I love it!!!!! These girls were bloody good!!!!

[LedWilde]

I like this version. Good cover.

[djmusicjac]

beautiful eurodisco rock version

[madmick777]

this cover was out long before rainbow's still like this one better

[povedilla3]

very bad audio quality