I don't know how to love him
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlite Orchestra
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I don't know how to love him What to do, how to move him I've been changed, yes really changed In these past few days When I've seen myself I seem like someone else I don't know how to take this I don't see why he moves me He's a man He's just a man And I've had so many Men before In very many ways He's just one more Should I bring him down Should I scream and shout Should I speak of love Let my feelings out? I never thought I'd come to this What's it all about? Don't you think it's rather funny I should be in this position? I'm the one Who's always been So calm so cool No lover's fool Running every show He scares me so I never thought I'd come to this What's it all about? Yet If he said he loved me I'd be lost I'd be frightened I couldn't cope Just couldn't cope I'd turn my head I'd back away I wouldn't want to know He scares me so I want him so I... Love... Him.... So
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Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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12 facts about this song
Origin"I Don't Know How To Love Him" is a song from the 1970 rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar", composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and with lyrics written by Tim Rice.
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Popular RenditionThis song was notably popularized by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy in 1971.
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Character's POVThe song is sung from the perspective of Mary Magdalene in the rock opera and speaks of her confused feelings for Jesus.
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Success of Reddy's versionHelen Reddy's version of the song reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and No. 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Accolades"I Don't Know How To Love Him" earned Reddy a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1972.
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Album inclusionReddy's version of the song was included in her debut studio album "I Don't Know How to Love Him", released in 1971.
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First usage"I Don't Know How to Love Him" was first performed by Yvonne Elliman in the original album recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" even before the show began its debut on Broadway.
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Popular among artistsThe song has been covered by numerous artists around the world, across different languages and musical styles.
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Media AppearancesIt has also been featured in various media, from movies and television shows to concerts and music competitions.
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Not the primary singleInterestingly, despite its popularity, Reddy's "I Don't Know How To Love Him" was originally the B-side of her single "No Sad Song" but gained more traction and was flipped to be the A-side.
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Illustrious ComposerAndrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of the song, is a highly acclaimed composer in musical theater, best known for composing other musicals like "The Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," and "Evita."
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Resonating ThemeTim Rice’s lyrics echo a universal theme of confusion about love and emotions, which have resonated with audiences for several decades.
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