Don't Know Much
Barry Mann
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Look at this face I know the years are showin' Look at this life I still don't know where it's goin' I don't know much But I know, I love you And that may be All I need to know Look at these eyes They never seen what mattered Look at these dreams So beaten and so battered I don't know much But I know, I love you And that may be All I need to know So many questions Still left unanswered So much I've never broken through And when I feel you near me Sometimes I see so clearly The only truth I've ever known Is me and you Look at this man So blessed with inspiration Look at this soul Still searching for salvation I don't know much But I know, I love you And that may be All I need to know I don't know much But I know, I love you And that may be All there is to know, whoa
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Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow
Lyrics © DYAD Music Ltd., Downtown Music Publishing, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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10 facts about this song
Song CreatorsThe song, "Don't Know Much," was not originally by Aaron Neville and Barry Mann. It was written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Tom Snow.
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Initial ReleaseThis song was first recorded by Barry Mann in 1980 for his self-titled album but didn't garner much attention at the time.
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Billboard PerformanceWhen Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1989, the song went on to hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 list, becoming a huge commercial success.
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Award RecognitionThe cover of "Don't Know Much" by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville won a Grammy Award in 1990 for the "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal."
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Unique VocalsThe unique blending of Ronstadt's and Neville's voices brought a new life to the song, with many considering the Ronstadt/Neville version as the definitive version of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for Ronstadt and Neville's rendition features both singers in a recital hall setting, symbolizing the timeless theme of the song.
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Cover Versions"Don't Know Much" has been covered by multiple artists in addition to Barry Mann and Aaron Neville/Linda Ronstadt, including Bill Medley and Bette Midler.
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In Popular CultureThe song has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including The Simpsons and Family Guy, further cementing its place in pop culture.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics are about a person expressing that despite them not knowing much about various subjects, they know they love the person they're singing too.
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Song LifetimeDespite being written and first recorded in the 80s, the song still maintains popularity and is often played on adult contemporary radio stations.
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