I Knew You When
Billy Joe Royal
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I knew you when you were lonely I knew you when you were only 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 I used to be your only love Now your love is just a memory Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I knew you when you were lonely I knew you when you were only A girl all alone without love I knew you when I knew you when - we used to have a lot of fun But someone else could offer more Now I'm the lonely one I knew you when you were just a scared little girl But that was many tears ago 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 only A girl all alone without love (Yeah yeah yeah) I knew you when (Yeah yeah yeah)
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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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