"Grim Reaper of Love" is a single by the American rock band the Turtles, released in May 1966.[2] It was written by Turtles members Chuck Portz and Al Nichol, and includes sections in quintuple meter (3-2 on the opening verse).[3] It is an early example of psychedelic raga rock, using an electric sitar.[1]

"Grim Reaper of Love"
Cover of the 1966 US single
Single by the Turtles
B-side	"Come Back"
Released	May 1966 (1966-05)
Genre	Psychedelic[1] raga rock[1]
Length	2:18
Label	White Whale
Songwriter(s)	Chuck Portz Al Nichol
Producer(s)	Bones Howe
The Turtles singles chronology
"You Baby" (1966) "Grim Reaper of Love" (1966) "Outside Chance" (1966)

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