To Know Him is To Love Him
Teddy Bears
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To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him And I do (and I do, and I) I'll be good to him, I'll bring love to him Everyone says there'll come a day when I'll walk alongside of him Yes, just to know him is to love, love, love him And I do Why can't he see, how blind can he be Someday he'll see that he was meant for me, oh yes To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him And I do (and I do, and I) yes I do (and I do, and I) yes I do
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Written by: PHIL SPECTOR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
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10 facts about this song
History of the song"To Know Him Is To Love Him" is a song written by renowned music producer Phil Spector, drawing inspiration from the words on his father's tombstone: "To Know Him Was To Love Him."
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Original VersionThe song, originally composed and performed by Phil Spector's group The Teddy Bears, was first released in 1958.
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Mainstream SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in its original version and subsequently became a massive hit.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered the song over the years, including The Beatles in early jam sessions.
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Impact on Phil Spector's CareerThe success of "To Know Him Is To Love Him" was a launching pad for Spector's career, and eventually led to his distinct production style known as the Wall of Sound.
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Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris VersionThe trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris also recorded a version of the song for their 1987 album, "Trio."
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Grammy AwardThe Trio's rendition of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1988.
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Songwriting RecognitionThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004 for its significance to the recording industry.
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Continual PopularityYears after its initial release, "To Know Him Is to Love Him" remains a beloved classic, showcasing the timelessness of its message and melody.
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Current GenerationAmy Winehouse also covered this song in 2007, bringing this classic to the attention of a new generation, and widely acknowledged for the depth and emotion brought to this version.
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