Don't You Know?

Della Reese

About Don't You Know?

"Don't You Know?" is a 1959 popular song written by Bobby Worth, and hit record for singer Della Reese. The song was adapted from an aria ("Musetta's Waltz") from Puccini's La bohème. The song was Reese's first single on her new label RCA Victor. It helped her get a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocalist. It also led to nine years in Las Vegas.


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Don't you know
I have fallen in love with you
For the rest of my whole life through

Don't you know
I was yours from the very day
That you happened to come my way

Can't you see
I'm under your spell
By the look in my eyes
Can't you tell, can't you tell

Now, don't you know
Every beat of my heart keeps crying out
I love you so
Don't you know

Don't you know
Every beat of my heart keeps crying out
I love you so
Don't you know

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Della Reese

Delloreese Patricia Early, known professionally as Della Reese (born July 6, 1931), is an American actress, singer, game show panelist of the 1970s, one-time talk-show hostess and ordained minister. She started her career in the 1950s as a gospel, pop and jazz singer, scoring a hit with her 1959 single "Don't You Know?". In the late 1960s, she had hosted her own talk show, Della, which ran for 297 episodes. Through four decades of acting, she is best known for playing Tess, the lead role on the 1994-2003 television show Touched by an Angel. In more recent times, she became an ordained New Thought minister in the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church in Los Angeles, California. more »

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Written by: Bobby Worth

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"Don't You Know?" was officially released on September 16, 1959.
Chart Success
The song became Della Reese's first major hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Gospel Background
Della Reese's gospel background significantly influenced the strong, soulful vocals heard in "Don't You Know?"
Song Origin
Inspired by the aria "Musetta's Waltz" from the opera "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini, the song was essentially an adaptation of the classic music piece.
Recognition
"Don't You Know?" earned Della Reese a Grammy nomination in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category in 1960.
Cross-genre Appeal
This song showcased Reese's ability to cross over into various music genres including pop, jazz, and gospel.
Album Release
The song was featured in Della Reese's album "Della" released in 1960.
Multiple Versions
The song has been covered by several artists since its release, showing its enduring popularity.
RCA Victor
"Don't You Know?" was released through the label RCA Victor, one of the major record labels at that time.
Legacy
The success of "Don't You Know?" helped pave the way for African American female vocalists in the pop music scene.
Charting Abroad
Besides its success in the United States, the song also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching number 13 in 1960.
Musical Accompaniment
For an enhanced listening experience, the song was accompanied by a full orchestra.
The Producer
Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Hugo & Luigi, are the producers of the song.
Record Sales
"Don't You Know?" sold over one million copies worldwide.
Later Career
The song helped establish Della Reese as a significant force in the music industry, with a productive career that lasted for decades.

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