You Don't Know Me
Jerry Vale
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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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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.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was first recorded by Eddy Arnold and his rendition of the song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard country charts.
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Jerry Vale's VersionJerry Vale, an American singer, also recorded "You Don't Know Me" in 1967 and his version became a popular hit too.
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Inspirations & StyleThe song's lyrics express sorrow and frustration about a love interest not recognizing your feelings.
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Cover RecordingsNotably, the song has been covered by more than 100 artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and Ray Charles, among others.
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Ray Charles' Rendition and AwardsProbably 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.
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The Song in MoviesThe song has also been featured in numerous films, including "Groundhog Day" and "Casino."
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Different GenresIt has been performed in various genres, such as country, pop, and R&B.
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Eddy Arnold's Career BoostEddy Arnold credited "You Don't Know Me" with helping to revive his career in the early 1950s.
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Cindy Walker's LegacyCindy 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."
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Long-spanning PopularityDespite 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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