They Don't Know
Kirsty MacColl
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(kirsty maccoll) You've been around for such a long time now Or maybe I could leave you but I don't know how And why should I be lonely every night When I can be with you, oh yes you make it right And I don't listen to the guys who say That you're bad for me and I should turn you away Cause they don't know about us And they've never heard of love I get a feeling when I look at you Wherever you go now I want to be there too They say we're crazy but I just don't care And if they keep on talkin' still they get nowhere So I don't mind if they don't understand When I look at you and you hold my hand Cause they don't know about us And they've never heard of love Why should it matter to us if they don't approve We should just take our chances while we've got nothing to lose Baby There's no need for living in the past Now I found good loving gonna make it last I tell the others don't bother me Cause when they look at you they don't see what I see No I don't listen to their wasted lines Got my eyes wide open and I see the signs But they don't know about us And they've never heard of love No I don't listen to their wasted lines Got my eyes wide open and I see the signs But they don't know about us And they've never heard of love
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Written by: Kirsty Mac Coll
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10 facts about this song
Writing and Original Version"They Don't Know" is a song originally written and recorded by English singer Kirsty MacColl in 1979.
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Chart Performance (Kirsty MacColl VersionMacColl's version of the song failed to chart in the UK due to a strike at her distribution company, preventing the copies of the single from reaching the record stores.
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Additional VocalsDespite its initial lack of commercial success, MacColl's original version of "They Don't Know" is noted for its "Bay-bi-ee" lyrical hook, which is performed by Captain Sensible.
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Cover by Tracey UllmanThe song was later covered by British-American actress and singer Tracey Ullman in 1983.
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Chart Performance (Tracey Ullman VersionUllman's version of "They Don't Know" achieved widespread commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoUllman's music video for the song features a cameo from Sir Paul McCartney, a former member of the Beatles.
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Relationship with the BeatlesKirsty MacColl's mother, Jean Newlove, was once a girlfriend of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, and the Beatles were regular visitors to their house in London. This indirect connection could explain McCartney's appearance in Ullman's music video for "They Don't Know."
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Cover VersionsApart from Tracey Ullman, "They Don't Know" has been covered by other artists, including American singer Lydia Loveless and Norwegian singer Katzenjammer.
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Pop Culture Influence"They Don't Know" has been featured in various media, such as the comedy movie "Grown Ups 2" and the TV show "Gilmore Girls," further highlighting its influence in pop culture.
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Posthumous Success of Kirsty MacCollDespite her tragic death in an accident in 2000, Kirsty MacColl's music, including "They Don't Know," continues to be celebrated and appreciated around the world.
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