I Do' Wanna Know
REO Speedwagon
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You have said as much as you can say Your heart is just about to overflow Must be something more I can do Some new plateau I'm listening to you Dying to know Everything that your feeling Every change you undergo Just don't tell me that you love me Because I do' want to know I do' want to know how much you love me I do' want to know how much you care I do' want to, I do' want to, I do' want to know I do' want to do what I'm supposed to I do' want to wear what I'm supposed to wear I do' want to, I do' want to, I do' want to know You are gonna do what you must do You are gonna go where you want to go You are gonna hear what you hear Fear what you fear Don't say a word Don't let it show You will be what you will be You will reap everything you sow Just don't tell me that you love me Because I do' want to know
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Written by: KEVIN PATRICK CRONIN
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Don’t Wanna Know" is a song by the American rock band REO Speedwagon. It was released in 1984.
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Album InformationThis song is part of the band’s eleventh studio album "Wheels Are Turnin'."
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Chart Performance"I Do' Wanna Know" reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Music StyleThe song is characteristic of REO Speedwagon's rock-ballad style combining passionate lyrics with rock n roll instrumentals.
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Not the Lead SingleThough significantly successful, it wasn't the lead single from the album. The lead single was "Can't Fight This Feeling", which was a massive hit and topped the charts at number 1.
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Band LineupThe group members present during the creation of the song included Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty, Gary Richrath, and Alan Gratzer.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was penned by lead vocalist Kevin Cronin along with longtime band members Neal Doughty, Alan Gratzer, and Gary Richrath.
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Music VideoThe song features a music video produced in the decade of large hairdos, bold colors, and exciting choreographies. Following the filming style of the '80s, the music video includes many close-ups of the band members.
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LegacyDespite not being the most famous song by the band, the song represents well the style and vibe of REO Speedwagon throughout their most successful period in the mid-eighties.
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DurationThe track from the album has a duration of 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Cover versionsWhile this song has not been covered as frequently as some of the band's bigger hits, it retains a special place in the heart of Speedwagon fans.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, like many of REO Speedwagon's tunes from the '80s, often garners mixed reviews, some praising its infectious melody while others criticize its formulaic approach.
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