He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)

Tony Orlando, Dawn

About He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)

"He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" is a 1975 No. 1 song in the United States sung by Tony Orlando and Dawn. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 3, 1975, and remained there for three weeks. The song also went to No. 1 on the US adult contemporary chart for one week in 1975. It was later certified Gold by the RIAA. Under its original title "He Will Break Your Heart," the song was also a top-ten hit for one of its songwriters, Jerry Butler, in 1960.


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He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

Fare thee well, I know you're leavin' (I know you're leavin')
For the new love that you've found
The handsome guy that you've been dating, whoa
I got a feelin' he's gonna put you down 'cause

He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

He uses all the great quotations
Says the things I wish I could say
Whoa, but he's has so many rehearsals
Girl, to him it's just another play but wait

When the final act is over
And you're left standing all alone
When he takes his bow and makes his exit
Girl, I'll be there to take you home

He don't love you (and he never will) like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
Oh, he don't love you, girl, like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

Whoa, he don't love you

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Dawn

Dawn (from an Old English verb dagian "to become day") is the time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon. Dawn should not be confused with sunrise, which is the moment when the leading edge of the sun itself appears above the horizon. more »

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Written by: Curtis Mayfield, Calvin Carter, Jerry Butler

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
The song "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" is by Tony Orlando and Dawn, a popular pop music group in the 1970s. The band was named after the lead singer, Tony Orlando, and the duo of background singers, named Dawn.
Chart Performance
"He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1975. It stayed in this top place for three weeks.
Lyrics Origin
The song is a cover of "He Will Break Your Heart," written by Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, and Calvin Carter.
Song History
The song was first recorded in 1960 by Jerry Butler, known as the "Iceman," who made it a chart-topper on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides chart.
Song Interpretation
In "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)," Tony Orlando implores an unnamed woman not to be fooled by a slick admirer who doesn't love her like he does.
Recording Label
The song was released under the Elektra Records label.
Awards and Recognition
The song was certified gold by the RIAA, denoting sales of over one million copies, in 1975.
TV Career
The popularity of the song, among others, led to Tony Orlando and Dawn having their own television variety show, running on CBS from 1974 to 1976.
Noted Performances
A noted performance of "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" was at the 1976 Grammy Awards, where Tony Orlando and Dawn were nominated.
Legacy
The song remains one of the most recognizable tracks from the group. It's often included in 70s music compilations and is a classic of its era.
Other Covers
Besides Dawn and Tony Orlando’s version, “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)” has been covered by many artists throughout the years, including Freddie Scott and Tom Jones.

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