You Don't Know Me

Jerry Vale

About You Don't Know Me

"You Don't Know Me" is a song written by Cindy Walker based on a title and storyline given to her by Eddy Arnold in 1955. "You Don't Know Me" was first recorded by Arnold that year and released as a single on April 21, 1956 on RCA Victor. The first version of the song to make the Billboard charts was by Jerry Vale in 1956, peaking at #14 on the pop chart. Arnold's version charted two months later, released as an RCA Victor single, 47-6502, backed with "The Rockin' Mockin' Bird", which reached #10 on the Billboard country chart. Cash Box magazine, which combined all best-selling versions at one position, included a version by Carmen McRae that never appeared in the Billboard Top 100 Sides listing. 


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2003
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You give your hand to me and then you say hello
I can hardly speak, my heart is beating so
And anyone can tell, you think you know me well
But you don't know me

Oh, you don't know the one that thinks of you at night
Who longs to kiss your lips and yearns to squeeze you tight
No, I'm just a friend that's all I've ever been
You just don't know me

I never knew the art of making love
Though my heart aches with love for you
Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by
The chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me and then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
You'll never, never know the one who loves you so
You just don't know me

I never knew the art of making love
Though my heart aches with love for you
Afraid and shy, I let my chance go by
The chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me and then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
Who'll never, never know the one who loves you so
You just don't know me

You'll never, ever know
Mmm, ‘cause you just don't know me

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Jerry Vale

Jerry Vale (born Gennaro Luigi Vitaliano; July 8, 1932, The Bronx, New York) is an American singer. more »

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Written by: Cindy Walker, Eddy Arnold

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"You Don't Know Me" was written by Cindy Walker based on a title and storyline given to her by Eddy Arnold in 1955.
Initial Release
The song was first recorded by Eddy Arnold and his rendition of the song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard country charts.
Jerry Vale's Version
Jerry Vale, an American singer, also recorded "You Don't Know Me" in 1967 and his version became a popular hit too.
Inspirations & Style
The song's lyrics express sorrow and frustration about a love interest not recognizing your feelings.
Cover Recordings
Notably, the song has been covered by more than 100 artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles, among others.
Ray Charles' Rendition and Awards
Probably the most famous interpretation is by Ray Charles, who took it to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962. His version also won two Grammy Awards.
The Song in Movies
The song has also been featured in numerous films, including "Groundhog Day" and "Casino."
Different Genres
It has been performed in various genres, such as country, pop, and R&B.
Eddy Arnold's Career Boost
Eddy Arnold credited "You Don't Know Me" with helping to revive his career in the early 1950s.
Cindy Walker's Legacy
Cindy Walker, the songwriter, is considered one of country music's greatest female songwriters and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997, in part because of her work on songs such as "You Don't Know Me."
Long-spanning Popularity
Despite originally being recorded in the 1950s, "You Don't Know Me" has maintained its popularity over the decades and continues to be covered by artists today.

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