She & Him
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Already an established actress, model and singer-songwriter, Zooey Deschanel was filming the Martin Hynes-directed road movie The Go-Getter, when she met M. Ward, who was writing the soundtrack music. They performed the Richard Thompson song "When I Get to the Border" over the film's closing credits and, discovering shared musical interests, Zooey Deschanel subsequently sent M. Ward demos of her self-written songs. The result was She & Him, a recording partnership originally forged via computer, fuelled by a mutual interest in alternative country and resulting in their debut album Volume One released in early 2008, followed by their first tour together. It wasn't a big commercial success, but received an enthusiastic critical response, including the minor hit "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" Suitably encouraged, Zooey Deschanel embarked on a frenzy of songwriting and, with some high profile public appearances and promotional shows, the band's second album Volume 2 in 2010 broke into the US album charts at Number 6. Led by the tracks "In the Sun" and "Thieves", it established She & Him as a strong live attraction - supplementing their unusual duo partnership with a versatile backing band. Following their success, She & Him continued to explore retro-inspired pop and holiday music, releasing A Very She & Him Christmas in 2011, which became a seasonal favorite. Their third studio album, Volume 3 (2013), returned to original compositions, before the release of Classics (2014), a collection of covers from the Great American Songbook, followed by Christmas Party (2016), blending festive cheer with their signature indie-pop style. In 2022, She & Him unveiled Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, a fullâlength homage to the coâfounder and principal songwriter of The Beach Boys, who personally collaborated on the track "Do It Again."
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- In the Sun
- On The Island by She & Him
- I Thought I Saw Your Face Today
- Wouldn't It Be Nice
- 'Til I Die
- Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
- God Only Knows
- I Should Have Known Better
- Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
- Ridin' In My Car
- Darlin'
- Teach Me Tonight
- Home
- It's Not For Me To Say
- I'm Gonna Make It Better
- I'll Never Be Free
- He Gives His Love to Me
- Sentimental Heart
- Sing
- This Is Not a Test
- Change Is Hard
- Take It Back
- I Was Made for You
- You Really Got a Hold on Me
