Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?

Michael Kamen

About Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?

"Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" is a song written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen and Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and recorded by Adams for the film Don Juan DeMarco. The melody is used as a musical motif throughout the film, and the song is featured three times in the movie, twice performed by other artists in Spanish, and finally performed by Adams himself during the closing credits. The Adams version of the song, which features flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, is featured on the soundtrack album and also on the album 18 til I Die, which was released over a year later. The song stayed at number one for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it the third number-one song for the songwriting team. It also went to number one in Canada (five weeks), Australia (one week), Austria (one week) and Switzerland (two weeks) while reaching the top five in eight additional countries, including France and the United Kingdom, and the top ten in a further four countries. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 68th Academy Awards but lost to "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. 


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1995
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To really love a woman
To understand her, you gotta know her deep inside
Hear every thought, see every dream
And give her wings, when she wants to fly
Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless, in her arms
You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman, you tell her that she's really wanted
When you love a woman, you tell her that she's the one
Cause she needs somebody, to tell her that it's gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really, really really ever loved a woman?

To really love a woman
Let her hold you, til ya know how she needs to be touched
You've gotta breathe her, really taste her
Til you can feel her in your blood
And when you can see your unborn children in her eyes
You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman, you tell her that she's really wanted
When you love a woman, you tell her that she's the one
Cause she needs somebody, to tell her that you'll always be together
So tell me have you ever really, really really ever loved a woman?

You got to give her some faith, hold her tight
A little tenderness, gotta treat her right
She will be there for you, takin' good care of you
You really gotta love your woman

And when you find yourself lyin' helpless, in her arms
You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman, you tell her that she's really wanted
When you love a woman, you tell her that she's the one
Cause she needs somebody, to tell her that it's gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really, really really ever loved a woman?
So tell me have you ever really, really really ever loved a woman?
Just tell me have you ever really, really really ever loved a woman?

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Michael Kamen

Michael Arnold Kamen (April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American composer (especially of film scores), orchestral arranger, orchestral conductor, song writer, and session musician. more »

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Written by: Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen, Robert Lange

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" is a song that was composed by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen, and Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Michael Kamen is often credited due to his significant role in the orchestral arrangements.
Song for a Film
The song was specifically created for the soundtrack of the 1995 film "Don Juan DeMarco", starring Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando.
Flamenco Influence
The song has Spanish and flamenco influences that are reflective of the film's themes, bringing an authentic feel both to the track and the movie.
Chart Success
This song was a commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1996.
Performers
While Michael Kamen co-wrote the song, it was actually sung by Bryan Adams. Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia performed the flamenco parts.
Lyrics Subject
The lyrics are a meditation on understanding and respecting women, ringing true to the character of Don Juan's respect and understanding for women.
Academy Award Nomination
The song also picked up a nomination for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards in 1995.
Multi-Country Success
Not only was it a hit in the U.S., but it also topped the charts in several other nations, including Canada and Australia.
Music Video
The music video features scenes from the film "Don Juan DeMarco" and Adams playing the song in a Mexican desert setting.

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