To Know Him Is to Love Him

Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt

About To Know Him Is to Love Him

"To Know Him Is to Love Him" is a song written by Phil Spector, inspired by words on his father's tombstone, "To Know Him Was To Love Him." It was first recorded by the only vocal group of which he was a member, the Teddy Bears. Their recording spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958, while reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart chart. Peter & Gordon and Bobby Vinton later had hits with the song, with its title and lyrics changed to "To Know You Is to Love You". In 1987, the song was resurrected by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, whose Trio recording topped the U. S. country singles chart. The song is in 12/8 time. 


Year:
1996
3:49
193 
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To know, know, know him 
Is to love love love him 
Just to see him smile 
Makes my life worthwhile 
To know know know him 
Is to love love love him 
And I do 

I'll be good to him 
I'll bring love to him 
Everyone says there'll come a day 
When I'll walk alongside of him 
Yes, just to know him 
Is to love love love him 
And I do 

Why can't he see 
How blind can he be 
Someday he will see 
That he was meant for me, ooh

To know, know, know him 
Is to love love love him 
Just to see him smile 
Makes my life worthwhile 
To know, know, know him 
Is to love love love him 
And I do

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Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released many chart-topping albums and singles over the course of her career, and has won 12 Grammys and numerous other awards. more »

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Written by: PHIL SPECTOR

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10 facts about this song

History of the song
"To Know Him Is To Love Him" is a song written by renowned music producer Phil Spector, drawing inspiration from the words on his father's tombstone: "To Know Him Was To Love Him."
Original Version
The song, originally composed and performed by Phil Spector's group The Teddy Bears, was first released in 1958.
Mainstream Success
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in its original version and subsequently became a massive hit.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered the song over the years, including The Beatles in early jam sessions.
Impact on Phil Spector's Career
The success of "To Know Him Is To Love Him" was a launching pad for Spector's career, and eventually led to his distinct production style known as the Wall of Sound.
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris Version
The trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris also recorded a version of the song for their 1987 album, "Trio."
Grammy Award
The Trio's rendition of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1988.
Songwriting Recognition
The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004 for its significance to the recording industry.
Continual Popularity
Years after its initial release, "To Know Him Is to Love Him" remains a beloved classic, showcasing the timelessness of its message and melody.
Current Generation
Amy Winehouse also covered this song in 2007, bringing this classic to the attention of a new generation, and widely acknowledged for the depth and emotion brought to this version.

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