Don't Know Much

Aaron Neville, Linda Ronstadt

About Don't Know Much

"Don't Know Much" is a song written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Tom Snow. The original version of this song was recorded by Barry Mann in 1980 and was made famous when it was covered as a duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville in 1989. Their version was a worldwide success, topping the Irish Singles Chart and reaching the top 10 in several territories.


Year:
1993
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Look at this face I know the years are showing
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me,sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you

Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know

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Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B, and country singer and musician. He has had four top-20 hits in the United States (including three that went to number one on Billboard's adult contemporary chart and one that went to number one on the R&B chart) along with four platinum-certified albums. He has also recorded with his brothers Art, Charles and Cyril as The Neville Brothers and is the father of singer/keyboards player Ivan Neville. Of mixed African American and Native American heritage,[citation needed] his music also features Cajun and Creole influences. more »

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Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow

Lyrics © DYAD Music Ltd., Downtown Music Publishing, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION

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10 facts about this song

Song Creators
The song, "Don't Know Much," was not originally by Aaron Neville and Barry Mann. It was written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Tom Snow.
Initial Release
This song was first recorded by Barry Mann in 1980 for his self-titled album but didn't garner much attention at the time.
Billboard Performance
When Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1989, the song went on to hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 list, becoming a huge commercial success.
Award Recognition
The cover of "Don't Know Much" by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville won a Grammy Award in 1990 for the "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal."
Unique Vocals
The unique blending of Ronstadt's and Neville's voices brought a new life to the song, with many considering the Ronstadt/Neville version as the definitive version of the song.
Music Video
The music video for Ronstadt and Neville's rendition features both singers in a recital hall setting, symbolizing the timeless theme of the song.
Cover Versions
"Don't Know Much" has been covered by multiple artists in addition to Barry Mann and Aaron Neville/Linda Ronstadt, including Bill Medley and Bette Midler.
In Popular Culture
The song has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including The Simpsons and Family Guy, further cementing its place in pop culture.
Lyric Theme
The song's lyrics are about a person expressing that despite them not knowing much about various subjects, they know they love the person they're singing too.
Song Lifetime
Despite being written and first recorded in the 80s, the song still maintains popularity and is often played on adult contemporary radio stations.

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