I Knew You When

Linda Ronstadt

About I Knew You When

"I Knew You When" is a song written and composed by Joe South. It became a popular hit in 1965 when recorded by American pop and country singer Billy Joe Royal. There have also been several other hit cover versions of this song, including Donny Osmond and Linda Ronstadt.


Year:
1982
2:53
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Yeah yeah ueah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah ye-ah
I knew you when you were lonely
I knew you when you were only

A boy all alone without love
I knew you when
I knew you when
You were sad and all alone

You didn't have anyone
That you could call your own
I knew you when
Your heart belonged to only me

But that was many tears ago
Now your love is just a memory
Yeah yeah yeah ye-ah

I knew you when you were lonely
I knew you when you were only
A boy all alone without love

I knew you when
I knew you when
We used to have a lot of fun
But someone came and offered more

Now I'm the lonely one
I knew you when
I was just a scared little girl
I used to be your only love

Before you came up in the world
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah ye-ah

I knew you when you were lonely
I knew you when you were only
A boy all alone without love

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Linda Ronstadt

Linda Marie Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden Globe nominations. more »

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Written by: JOE SOUTH

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7 facts about this song

Release Information
"I Knew You When" is a song originally released by singer Billy Joe Royal in 1965. It was then covered by multiple artists, including Donny Osmond and Linda Ronstadt.
Chart Performance
Linda Ronstadt's version did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 but did achieve moderate success, charting on the Adult Contemporary and Country charts.
Song Origin
like many of Billy Joe Royal's hits, "I Knew You When" was written by the famous songwriter Joe South.
Cover Release Information
Linda Ronstadt also covered "I Knew You When" for her 1982 album, "Get Closer."
Musical Style
All three versions of the song maintain a pop-rock vibe, with each artist lending their unique vocal interpretations.
Song Legacy
"I Knew You When" continues to remain a popular song, with several contemporary artists performing covers across different types of media, showcasing its enduring appeal.
Cultural Impact
This song still holds cultural significance and nostalgia for its listeners due to its timeless theme of looking back at a past relationship.

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