How Little We Know
Hoagy Carmichael
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Maybe it happens this way Maybe we really belong together But after all, how little we know Maybe it's just for a day Love is as changeable as the weather And after all, how little we know Who knows why an April breeze never remains Why stars in the trees hide when it rains Love comes along, casting a spell Will it sing you a song Will it say a farewell Who can tell Maybe you're meant to be mine Maybe I'm only supposed to stay in your arms a while As others have done Is this what I've waited for, am I the one Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so In spite of how little we know Is this what I've waited for, am I the one Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so In spite of how little we know
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Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Composers"How Little We Know" was composed by the American musician, lyricist, and actor, Hoagy Carmichael, known for his contributions to the Great American Songbook. Michael Feinstein, a popular American singer, pianist, and music revivalist, also contributed to the creation of this song.
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Original AppearanceThe song was originally produced for the 1944 film "To Have and Have Not," a classic romance-war movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "How Little We Know" were not written by Carmichael himself but by Johnny Mercer, a popular lyricist of that era.
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PeformanceThe original version of the song was performed by Lauren Bacall in "To Have and Have Not." Her sultry performance of the song remains one of the highlights of the film.
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Feinstein's VersionMichael Feinstein, a well-known performer of the American Songbook, recorded his own version of "How Little We Know." Feinstein is known for his renditions of classic American songs, and his version of this song is widely appreciated.
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Style of MusicThe song incorporates elements of big band jazz and traditional pop, a common musical style during the mid 20th century.
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LegacyThe song is arguably one of the less known works of Carmichael, however, its romantic lyrics and melodic tune have still influenced several artists throughout the years. It has been covered by numerous jazz musicians and vocalists.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are about the complexities and mysteries of love and relationships - a common theme in many of Carmichael's works.
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Songs in FilmApart from "How Little We Know," another song by Carmichael, "Hong Kong Blues," also featured in "To Have and Have Not."
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ImpactThe song, while not topping any charts, has nevertheless had a lasting impact on the genre of jazz and pop, and continues to be appreciated by music enthusiasts.
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