I Do' Wanna Know

REO Speedwagon

About I Do' Wanna Know

"I Do' Wanna Know" is a song written by Kevin Cronin that was the lead single from REO Speedwagon's 1984 album Wheels Are Turnin'. It was more of a rocker reminiscent of the songs REO Speedwagon had released in the 1970s than the ballads the band had been successful with in the early 1980s. It had limited success on popular music charts, which was blamed for delaying sales of the album until the release of the follow up single, the ballad "Can't Fight This Feeling." The video to the song was nominated for several awards.  


Year:
1984
4:12
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You have said as much as you can say
Your heart is just about to overflow
Must be something more I can do
Some new plateau 
I'm listening to you
Dying to know
Everything that you're feeling
Every change you undergo
Just don't tell me that you love me
Because I do' want to know 

I do' want to know how much you love me
I do' want to know how much you care
I do' want to, I do' want to, I do' want to know
I do' want to do what I'm supposed to 
I do' want to wear what I'm supposed to wear
I do' want to, I do' want to, I do' want to know 

You are gonna do what you must do
You are gonna go where you want to go
You are gonna hear what you hear
Fear what you fear
Don't say a word
Don't let it show
You will be what you will be
You will reap everything you sow
Just don't tell me that you love me 
Because I do' want to know

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REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits and is the group's best-selling album, with over ten million copies sold. Over the course of its career, the band has sold more than 40 million records and has charted thirteen Top 40 hits, including the number ones "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling". REO Speedwagon's mainstream popularity dissipated in the 1990s but the band remains a popular live act. more »

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Written by: KEVIN PATRICK CRONIN

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Don’t Wanna Know" is a song by the American rock band REO Speedwagon. It was released in 1984.
Album Information
This song is part of the band’s eleventh studio album "Wheels Are Turnin'."
Chart Performance
"I Do' Wanna Know" reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Music Style
The song is characteristic of REO Speedwagon's rock-ballad style combining passionate lyrics with rock n roll instrumentals.
Not the Lead Single
Though significantly successful, it wasn't the lead single from the album. The lead single was "Can't Fight This Feeling", which was a massive hit and topped the charts at number 1.
Band Lineup
The group members present during the creation of the song included Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty, Gary Richrath, and Alan Gratzer.
Songwriting Credits
The song was penned by lead vocalist Kevin Cronin along with longtime band members Neal Doughty, Alan Gratzer, and Gary Richrath.
Music Video
The song features a music video produced in the decade of large hairdos, bold colors, and exciting choreographies. Following the filming style of the '80s, the music video includes many close-ups of the band members.
Legacy
Despite not being the most famous song by the band, the song represents well the style and vibe of REO Speedwagon throughout their most successful period in the mid-eighties.
Duration
The track from the album has a duration of 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
Cover versions
While this song has not been covered as frequently as some of the band's bigger hits, it retains a special place in the heart of Speedwagon fans.
Critical Reception
The song, like many of REO Speedwagon's tunes from the '80s, often garners mixed reviews, some praising its infectious melody while others criticize its formulaic approach.

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