Don't You Know?
Della Reese
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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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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Don't You Know?" was officially released on September 16, 1959.
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Chart SuccessThe song became Della Reese's first major hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Gospel BackgroundDella Reese's gospel background significantly influenced the strong, soulful vocals heard in "Don't You Know?"
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Song OriginInspired 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.
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Recognition"Don't You Know?" earned Della Reese a Grammy nomination in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category in 1960.
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Cross-genre AppealThis song showcased Reese's ability to cross over into various music genres including pop, jazz, and gospel.
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Album ReleaseThe song was featured in Della Reese's album "Della" released in 1960.
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Multiple VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists since its release, showing its enduring popularity.
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RCA Victor"Don't You Know?" was released through the label RCA Victor, one of the major record labels at that time.
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LegacyThe success of "Don't You Know?" helped pave the way for African American female vocalists in the pop music scene.
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Charting AbroadBesides its success in the United States, the song also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching number 13 in 1960.
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Musical AccompanimentFor an enhanced listening experience, the song was accompanied by a full orchestra.
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The ProducerHugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Hugo & Luigi, are the producers of the song.
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Record Sales"Don't You Know?" sold over one million copies worldwide.
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Later CareerThe 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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