I Really Don't Want to Know

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About I Really Don't Want to Know

"I Really Don't Want to Know" is a popular song with music which was written by Don Robertson and lyrics by Howard Barnes. The song was published in 1953. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Les Paul and Mary Ford in 1953, one of the top 100 songs of 1954, reaching the No. 11 in the charts. Eddy Arnold's version was a #1 Country song in 1954.


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1968
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How many arms have held you
And hated to let you go?
How many, how many, I wonder
But I really don't want to know

How many lips have kissed you
And set your soul aglow?
How many, how many, I wonder
But I really don't want to know

So always make me wonder
Always make me guess
And even if I ask you
Darlin', don't confess

Just let it remain your secret
But darling, I love you so
No wonder, no wonder, I wonder
Though I really don't want to know

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Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009)—known as Les Paul—was an American jazz, country and blues guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations. Although he was not the first to use the technique, his early experiments with overdubbing (also known as sound on sound),delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects and multitrack recording were among the first to attract widespread attention. more »

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Written by: HOWARD BARNES, DON ROBERTSON

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11 facts about this song

Singer Classification
"I Really Don't Want to Know" is a popular song sung by American country music artist, Eddy Arnold. He was also known as "The Tennessee Plowboy"
Release Details
Eddy Arnold's version of this song was released in 1954 and peaked at number one on the country charts.
Composer Details
This famous song was composed by Don Robertson and Howard Barnes.
Recording Artists
Apart from Eddy Arnold, the song was also recorded by other popular artists like Les Paul and Mary Ford. Their version was released in December 1953.
Les Paul and Mary Ford's Contribution
The version of "I Really Don't Want to Know" sung by Les Paul and Mary Ford placed at number 11 on the Billboard chart.
Song Theme
This song contemplates the notion of ignorance being bliss, tormented by his love’s disloyalty, the protagonist would rather avoid the painful truth of his lover's infidelity.
Multiple Cover Versions
"I Really Don't Want to Know" has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, making it a timeless piece of music history. Some notable artists who have covered the song include Elvis Presley, Tommy Edwards, and Dolly Parton.
Chart Success
Eddy Arnold's version stayed on the charts for 19 weeks, becoming a country music standard.
Les Paul & Mary Ford Overview
Les Paul and Mary Ford were a popular husband-and-wife duo in the 1950s known for their musical collaborations and innovative recording techniques.
Influential Song
The song's popularity and the numerous cover versions indicate the degree of influence "I Really Don't Want to Know" had on music in both country and pop genres.
Elvis Presley's Version
Elvis Presley's rendition of the song, released in 1970, also found significant success, peaking at number 23 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, further illustrating the song's timeless appeal.

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