(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am
Nancy Wilson
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My love has no beginning, my love has no end No front no back, my love won't bend I'm in the middle, I'm lost in a spin Loving you And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know How glad I am My love has no bottom, my love has no top My love won't rise, my love won't drop I'm in the middle, and I can't stop Loving you And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know How glad I am I wish I was a poet, so that I could express What I, what I like to say, I wish I was an artist, so that I could paint a picture Of how I feel, how I feel today, today My love has no walls on either side That makes my love wider than wide I'm in the middle, no and I can't hide Loving you And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know How glad I am No you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know How glad I am How glad I am How glad I am
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Written by: Larry Harrison, Jimmy Williams
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12 facts about this song
Popularity and Awards"(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" became Wilson's biggest hit in her solo career. It won the 1965 Grammy Award for Best R&B Recording.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released in 1964 and reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, cementing Wilson's status in pop music.
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GenreWhile Nancy Wilson was known primarily as a jazz vocalist, "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" is actually considered more pop and soul genre.
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AuthorsThis track was written by Jimmy Williams and Larry Harrison, who were also popular songwriters of the 1960s.
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AlbumThe song was included on her album "How Glad Am I", which was released in 1964.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am," including Olivia Newton-John, Kiki Dee, Brenda Lee and Fontella Bass.
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Critical acclaimIn 1999, the song was recognized by NPR as one of the 300 Songs of the 20th Century.
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Signature SongDespite her diverse repertoire, "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" became Wilson's signature song and is most associated with her career.
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Musical StyleThe song is notable for its dramatic melody and Wilson's emotional vocal performance, showcasing her ability to convey deep feelings through music.
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Influence in the UKThe song became immensely popular in the UK where it was covered by multiple artists including Sandie Shaw and Petula Clark. Wilson's version was re-released in the UK in 1976 and again charted, this time reaching number 41.
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Television AppearancesWilson performed "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" on several television shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show, helping to bring the song to a wider audience.
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Song's DurationThe track is relatively short, with a duration of just 2:40 minutes, which was typical for pop and soul singles of that era.
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