Don't You Know That?

Luther Vandross

About Don't You Know That?

"Don't You Know That?" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. The song was released as the second single in support of the album Never Too Much. The single followed Vandross's #1 R&B hit, "Never Too Much". In January 1982, Vandross scored his second top ten R&B hit when "Don't You Know That? peaked to No. 10 on the Billboard [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Hot R&B SinWhitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597. This song is sampled by Black Sheep on "To Whom It May Concern" on their 1991 album A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, and by Heavy D on "Got Me Waiting" on his 1994 album Nuttin' But Love. The song was also sampled by 112 on the track "Love Me" featuring Mase on their 1998 studio album Room 112. 


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I got your love
You need to look no further
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

After my love
You'll never need another
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

I don't make no promises I can't keep
And I promised myself that I'd love you forever
How many times must I say that
For you to understand the real thing

Don't you know that I love you so
Baby, don't you know
Don't you know that
I love you so, ooh, don't you know
Don't you know that
Oh

Without a doubt
You are my sweetest inspiration
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

I'm always down
For anything that you say
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

I love you so, yeah
I really love you, don't you know, yeah
Don't you know that
Alright, don't you know that

I really, really do, yeah
I'm really so in love with you, yeah
Don't you know that
Alright, ooh, yeah

I used to doubt every girl that I'd meet
I thought that nobody could knock me off my feet
But you are the one who made my heart's bell ring
And that's why I'm sure that this is the real thing, yeah

Don't you know that I love
Don't you know, ooh, ooh
Oh, don't you know that I love
Don't you know, oh, yeah
Don't you know that I love you so
Don't you know that
I bet a million dollars that you know

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that
Ooh, don't you know that
Don't you know I, don't you know I love you

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that
I love you, I'm in love
Ooh, ooh, I love

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that
Don't you know, don't you know
That I love

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that
Don't you know that
Don't you know that

Don't you know that
Hey, baby, really don't you know that

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS

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15 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Don't You Know That?" was released in 1981.
Album Information
The song is from Luther Vandross's debut studio album "Never Too Much".
Chart Performance
"Don't You Know That?" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100; however, it peaked at no.10 on the Billboard R&B songs chart.
Songwriter
The song was written by Luther Vandross himself.
Music Genre
"Don't You Know That?" is a song in the R&B and soul music genre.
Instrumental Details
The song features a smooth blend of Vandross's distinctive smooth vocals with rich instrumental arrangements which were common in 80's R&B songs.
Song Length
The song runs at a length of 4 minutes and 05 seconds.
Lyrical Theme
Like many of Vandross' songs, "Don't You Know That?" is about love and relationships, with the protagonist expressing affection toward the loved one.
Legacy
Despite not making it to the top of the general charts, "Don't You Know That?" remains one of Luther Vandross's beloved songs and is often played in 'quiet storm' radio stations.
Live Performances
Vandross often performed "Don't You Know That?" during his concerts, showing its popularity among his fans.
Album Success
Although it was not the title track, "Don't You Know That?" greatly contributed to the success of the album "Never Too Much," which was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Artistic Recognition
Luther Vandross became one of the most successful R&B artists of the 1980s and 1990s, with "Don't You Know That?" being one of his early hits that shaped his career.
Release Type
The song was initially released as a vinyl record, with Side-A and Side-B, and later digitally.
Primary Instruments
The song features prominent use of piano, drum machine, bass guitar, and percussion instruments, alongside Vandross's vocals.
Background Vocals
In addition to Vandross's lead vocals, the song prominently features lush background vocals that were a signature element of his style.

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