Valley of the Dolls
Dionne Warwick
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Gotta get off, gonna get Have to get off from this ride Gotta get hold, gonna get Need to get hold of my pride When did I get, where did I How was I caught in this game When will I know, where will I How will I think of my name When did I stop feeling sure, feeling safe And start wondering why, wondering why Is this a dream, am I here, where are you What's in back of the sky, why do we cry Gotta get off, gonna get Out of this merry-go-round Gotta get off, gonna get Need to get on where I'm bound When did I get, where did I Why am I lost as a lamb When will I know, where will I How will I learn who I am Is this a dream, am I here, where are you Tell me, when will I know, how will I know When will I know why?
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Written by: Andre G. Previn, Dory Previn
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Valley of the Dolls" was released by Dionne Warwick in December 1967 as part of her studio album of the same name.
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SongwriterThe theme song of the movie "Valley of the Dolls," was initially written and recorded by Dory Previn; however, Warwick's version, with lyrics altered by Hal David, became the most recognizable version of the song.
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Chart SuccessDionne Warwick's "Valley of the Dolls" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1968, making it one of her biggest hits.
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Soundtrack ClassificationWhile it is famous as the theme of the movie "Valley of the Dolls", the song does not actually appear in the film. Warwick's song was only used in the film's trailer.
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Consecutive HitsThe success of "Valley of the Dolls" helped mark Warwick's string of nine consecutive top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy NominationsDionne Warwick's "Valley of the Dolls" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary-Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1969.
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Record SalesThe song was a massive commercial success, with over 3.5 million copies sold worldwide as of 2020.
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Accompanying HitAlthough Dionne Warwick's "Valley of the Dolls" is the titular track of her album, the LP's biggest hit was actually "(Theme from) Valley of the Dolls," a different song on the same record.
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Uncredited SongwriterIn an unusual move, Dionne Warwick was uncredited as the vocalist on the original soundtrack recording of "Valley of the Dolls." Warwick wasn't credited until her version of the song was later featured on an expanded CD release.
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Different VersionsAlthough Dionne Warwick is most associated with the song, "Valley of the Dolls" has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles, from pop to jazz to classical.
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