Do You Know the Way to San Jose
Dionne Warwick
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Do you know the way to San Jose? I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way Do you know the way to San Jose? I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose L.A. is a great big freeway Put a hundred down and buy a car In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star Weeks turn into years. How quick they pass And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gas You can really breathe in San Jose They've got a lot of space. There'll be a place where I can stay I was born and raised in San Jose I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose Fame and fortune is a magnet It can pull you far away from home With a dream in your heart you're never alone Dreams turn into dust and blow away And there you are without a friend You pack your car and ride away I've got lots of friends in San Jose Do you know the way to San Jose? L.A. is a great big freeway Put a hundred down and buy a car In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star Weeks turn into years. How quick they pass And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gas I've got lots of friends in San Jose Do you know the way to San Jose? Can't wait to get back to San Jose
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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH, BURT F. BACHARACH
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a popular song styled in the genre of pop, R&B, and soul.
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Release DateIt was initially released on April 24, 1968, as a single from Warwick's album "Dionne Warwick in the Valley of the Dolls".
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Songwriter DuoThe song was written by the legendary songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song gained popularity and even charted at No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.
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Grammy AwardThe song earned Dionne Warwick her first Grammy Award in 1969 for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Performance, Female.
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Backstory"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" was reportedly written about Dionne's own experiences and feelings of insecurity about residing in California.
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Different VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in different genres. Versions exist in Spanish, French, and other languages. Some of the bands and artists who covered the song include The Carpenters, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Dionne herself made a salsa version of it in 1979.
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Cultural ReferencesThe city of San Jose, California, has frequently utilized the song in promotional materials. There's even a street in downtown San Jose, called Dionne Warwick Way, named after the singer.
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LongevityEven decades after its release, "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" is still deeply embedded in popular culture and is played on various oldies and adult contemporary radio stations today.
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Music VideoThough released before music videos became common, a retro-style animation video was later made featuring a trip through the landmarks of San Jose.
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