You Don't Know

Helen Shapiro

About You Don't Know

"You Don't Know " is a 1961 single by Helen Shapiro. It was written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker and released on the Columbia (EMI) label in the United Kingdom on 29 June 1961. "You Don't Know" topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks beginning on 10 August. The single sold over a million copies and earned Shapiro a gold disc. In Japan, where Shapiro's version also became popular in 1962, the song was covered in Japanese by Mieko Hirota, who had also covered Shapiro's earlier hit "Don't Treat Me Like a Child. " 


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Woah, woah, woah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Woah, woah, woah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah
All though I love you so
Oh you don't know
You don't know just how I feel
For my love I daren't reveal
I am so, I'm so afraid
You might not care

Every time you pass me by
Oh you don't know, you don't know
What I go through
Seeing someone else with you
Oh I wish the one with you, were me
But you don't know

I would tell you, if I believed
That you might care some day
But until then I'll never give this away

So a secret it must stay
And you don't know, you don't know
How hard to bear
Is this one way love affair
For it breaks my heart to be in love
When you don't know

I would tell you, if I believed
That you might care some day
But until then I'll never give this away

So a secret it must stay
And you don't know, you don't know
How hard to bear
Is this one way love affair
For it breaks my heart to be in love
When you don't know
Woah, woah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Woah, woah, woah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah

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Helen Shapiro

Helen Kate Shapiro (born 28 September 1946) is an English singer and actress. She is best known for her 1960s UK chart toppers, "You Don't Know" and "Walkin' Back to Happiness". more »

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Written by: JOHN SCHROEDER, JOHN FRANCIS SCHROEDER, MICHAEL HAWKER

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"You Don't Know" is a song by English singer Helen Shapiro. It was released in the UK in June 1961 and quickly rose to the top of the charts, holding the number one spot for two weeks in August.
Composing and Production
This iconic song was composed by songwriter John Schroeder and Mike Hawker who also co-wrote Shapiro's debut disc, "Don't Treat Me Like a Child".
Award-Winning Track
Not only did "You Don't Know" bring popular acclaim for Helen Shapiro, but it also won her the 1961 Ivor Novello award for 'Outstanding Song of the Year'.
Record Breaker
At the age of 14, Shapiro became the youngest female artist to have a UK number one hit with "You Don't Know," a record she still keeps to this date.
International Recognition
Not confined to just the UK, "You Don't Know" also charted internationally. It reached number 2 in Ireland, number 18 in Australia and made it into the top 50 in the United States.
Movie Appearance
The song was featured in Shapiro's film debut, "It's Trad, Dad!" (1962), directed by Richard Lester, who later became famous for directing several Beatles films.
Resurgence in Popularity
In 1981, "You Don't Know" found a new audience when it was used in a series of popular television commercials for British Telecom.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "You Don't Know", including Israeli singer Ofra Haza who released a Hebrew version of the song in 2007.
Helen Shapiro’s Legacy
Although Helen Shapiro's success as a pop singer was relatively short-lived, "You Don't Know" has ensured her a lasting place in British music history.
Unique Styling
Known for her deep contralto vocals, Shapiro’s distinctive sound set her apart from other singers of her time, making "You Don't Know" especially memorable.

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