(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am

Nancy Wilson

About (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am

"(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" is a song written by Jimmy Williams and Larry Harrison. In the USA, its best-known recorded version is that by Nancy Wilson, a hit single for her, in the summer of 1964. The single went to No. 11 on the Hot 100, as well as No. 2 on the Billboard Pop-Standard Singles chart. Wilson, who had been recording since 1960, was afforded her first Top 40 hit with "... How Glad I Am": (Nancy Wilson quote:)"I went into the studio with the idea of recording a Top 40 kind of hit [with '. .. How Glad I Am']. Actually though I didn't sing any differently..... It's the material itself that did it [along with] the arrangement."In April 1965 "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" received the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording: Wilson was reportedly surprised by the categorization of "... How Glad I Am" as R&B as she would have classed it as a pop record, and the track had not been a major R&B hit peaking at No. 45 on the Cash Box R&B chart (the Billboard R&B chart was dormant throughout 1964). Nancy Wilson would have one more Top 40 hit subsequent to "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am": "Face It Girl, It's Over", which reached No. 29 in 1968. 


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My love has no beginning, my love has no end
No front no back, my love won't bend
I'm in the middle, I'm lost in a spin
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am

My love has no bottom, my love has no top
My love won't rise, my love won't drop
I'm in the middle, and I can't stop
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am

I wish I was a poet, so that I could express
What I, what I like to say,
I wish I was an artist, so that I could paint a picture
Of how I feel, how I feel today, today

My love has no walls on either side
That makes my love wider than wide
I'm in the middle, no and I can't hide
Loving you
And you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am
No you don't know, you don't know, you don't know, you don't know
How glad I am
How glad I am
How glad I am

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Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson (born February 20, 1937) is an American singer with more than 70 albums, and three Grammy Awards. She has been labeled a singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a "consummate actress"; and "the complete entertainer." The title she prefers, however, is song stylist. She has received many nicknames including "Sweet Nancy", "The Baby", "Fancy Miss Nancy" and "The Girl With the Honey-Coated Voice". more »

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Written by: Larry Harrison, Jimmy Williams

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12 facts about this song

Popularity and Awards
"(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" became Wilson's biggest hit in her solo career. It won the 1965 Grammy Award for Best R&B Recording.
Chart Performance
The song was released in 1964 and reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, cementing Wilson's status in pop music.
Genre
While Nancy Wilson was known primarily as a jazz vocalist, "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" is actually considered more pop and soul genre.
Authors
This track was written by Jimmy Williams and Larry Harrison, who were also popular songwriters of the 1960s.
Album
The song was included on her album "How Glad Am I", which was released in 1964.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am," including Olivia Newton-John, Kiki Dee, Brenda Lee and Fontella Bass.
Critical acclaim
In 1999, the song was recognized by NPR as one of the 300 Songs of the 20th Century.
Signature Song
Despite her diverse repertoire, "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" became Wilson's signature song and is most associated with her career.
Musical Style
The song is notable for its dramatic melody and Wilson's emotional vocal performance, showcasing her ability to convey deep feelings through music.
Influence in the UK
The song became immensely popular in the UK where it was covered by multiple artists including Sandie Shaw and Petula Clark. Wilson's version was re-released in the UK in 1976 and again charted, this time reaching number 41.
Television Appearances
Wilson performed "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" on several television shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show, helping to bring the song to a wider audience.
Song's Duration
The track is relatively short, with a duration of just 2:40 minutes, which was typical for pop and soul singles of that era.

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