I Knew You When
Donny Osmond
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I knew you when you were lonely. I knew you when you were lonely, A girl 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, yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I knew you when you were lonely. I knew you when you were lonely, A girl all alone without love. I knew you when.. I knew you when We used to have a lot of fun, But someone new could offer more. Now I'm the lonely one. I knew you when You were 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, yeah, yeah. I knew you when you were lonely. I knew you when you were lonely, A girl all alone without love. I knew you when
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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.
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Chart PerformanceLinda Ronstadt's version did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 but did achieve moderate success, charting on the Adult Contemporary and Country charts.
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Song Originlike many of Billy Joe Royal's hits, "I Knew You When" was written by the famous songwriter Joe South.
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Cover Release InformationLinda Ronstadt also covered "I Knew You When" for her 1982 album, "Get Closer."
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Musical StyleAll three versions of the song maintain a pop-rock vibe, with each artist lending their unique vocal interpretations.
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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.
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Cultural ImpactThis 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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