I Want You to Know

Fats Domino

About I Want You to Know

"I Want You to Know" is a 1957 Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew song. Since Domino was on the road touring Bartholomew hired Allen Toussaint to lay down the piano track. The other side of the single was "The Big Beat" , which although listed second on the cover, also became a hit. "I Want to Know" was covered by The Everly Brothers in 1960 on their album It's Everly Time. It was also covered by the early reggae artist Millie Small on her 1965 album Millie Small Sings Fats Domino.  


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1993
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I want you to know
I love her so well
And I love her so much
I can never never tell
Oh boy yea yea yea oh boy whoa
I love to love her in the mornin'
Love her till the dawnin'
Don't you know whoa
Don't you know I love her so
And I never never ever let her go
Oh boy yea yea yea oh boy whoa
I love to love her in the mornin'
Love her till the dawnin'
Don't you know whoa

Can't you see what she do to me
She keep my poor heart in misery
Whoa boy yea yea yea oh boy whoa
I love to love her in the mornin'
Love her till the dawnin'
Don't you know

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Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928) is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Domino is French Creole and Creole was his first language. Domino was delivered at home by his midwife grandmother. Like most families in the Lower Ninth Ward, Domino's family were new arrivals from Vacherie, Louisiana. His father was a well known violinist, and Domino was inspired to play himself. He eventually learned from his uncle, jazz guitarist Harrison Verrett. Fats released five gold (million-copy-selling) records before 1955. Domino also had 35 Top 40 American hits and has a music style based on traditional R&B ensembles of bass, piano, electric guitar, drums, and sa… more »

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Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Want You to Know" is an American R&B song that was written by Allen Toussaint and Fats Domino.
Initial Release
The song was first released by Fats Domino in 1957.
Cover Version
The Everly Brothers covered "I Want You to Know" in 1959 on their album "The Fabulous Style of The Everly Brothers."
Legacy
Allen Toussaint, the co-writer of the song, is considered one of the greatest songwriters in the history of New Orleans R&B.
Music Style
Both versions of the song feature the classic R&B style of the 1950s, with a strong piano lead and signature R&B rhythm.
Song Success
While "I Want You to Know" was not one of Domino's biggest hits, it is still recognized as one of his classic tracks.
Feed back
The Everly Brothers' version of the song has been praised for its harmonies typical of the duo's sound.
Compilation Releases
The song has since been included on numerous Fats Domino and Everly Brothers compilation albums, testifying to its enduring popularity.
Songwriting partnership
The song is an example of the successful songwriting partnership between Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint.
Unique Contributions
Despite both versions of the song being similar in style, each artist brought their unique contribution to the song, with Fats Domino's unique piano style, Toussaint's songwriting, and the Everly Brothers' harmonies all contributing to the song's charm.

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