You Wouldn't Know Love

Michael Bolton

About You Wouldn't Know Love

"You Wouldn't Know Love" is a song written by Michael Bolton and Diane Warren appearing contemporaneously in 1989 on Bolton's Soul Provider album and Cher's Heart of Stone album. The song was only released as a single in Europe and Australasia by Cher in 1990. Cher's version of the song, produced by its writer, Michael Bolton, became the fourth and final European single release from Cher's nineteenth album in 1990 by Geffen Records. It was a minor success in the UK, faring better in Ireland. Steve Lukather played the guitar solo in the middle of the song. The opening riff of the song is inspired by Fleetwood Mac's "Seven Wonders" from their 1987 album Tango In The Night. 


Year:
1989
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So now you're back; so you've had your fun
And now you're comin' 'round again
Sure, baby, I should let you in
So you can let me down again

Well, it doesn't really matter
What you say or do
You can tell me that you love me
But I know it ain't true

[Chorus]
'Cause you wouldn't know love
If it knocked down your door
You wouldn't know it now
You never knew it before
If it fell in your hands
From the heavens above
You wouldn't know love
No, you wouldn't know love

You say you've changed, say you've done me wrong
But you won't do it anymore
No, darlin', I don't have to tell you
Where I heard that line before

Baby, you'd say anything 
To get back into my heart
But when it comes to lovin'
You don't even know where to start

[Chorus]

Did you think I'd believe
Anything that you'd say
Let you come back to me?
Baby, there's just no way
Baby, I've had enough
You wouldn't know love

[Chorus]

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Michael Bolton

Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), better known as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. He is best known, however, for his series of soft rock ballads, recorded after a stylistic change in the late 1980s. He is noted for his distinctive tenor/countertenor vocals. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL BOLTON, DIANE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Origins
"You Wouldn't Know Love" was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton for his 1983 album, "Michael Bolton."
Cover version
World-renowned pop singer Cher covered this song for her 23rd studio album, "Heart of Stone," released in 1989.
Songwriters
The song was written by Michael Bolton himself, along with songwriting partner Desond Child.
Chart performance
Cher's version of "You Wouldn't Know Love" became a hit on several countries' radio airplay charts, although it was only released as a promotional single and wasn't released commercially.
Production team
Cher's cover version was produced by acclaimed songwriter and producer Diane Warren and Guy Roche. It was arranged by Warren and Roche, and mixed by Mick Guzauski.
Genre and style
Both Bolton's original recording and Cher's cover can be classified as pop rock, with Bolton's version having more of a soft rock vibe and Cher's being more in tune with the mainstream pop sound of the late 1980s.
Critical reception
Critics generally praised Cher's powerful vocals on "You Wouldn't Know Love," feeling they brought an added dimension to the song that Bolton's original version did not have.
Live performances
Cher has included "You Wouldn't Know Love" in the setlist for several of her concert tours, notably the "Heart of Stone Tour" and "Love Hurts Tour."
Michael Bolton's version
Michael Bolton's original recording of the song carried a more soulful and emotional approach with a raw edge to his vocal performance.
Awards
While "You Wouldn't Know Love" did not win any awards on its own, it contributed to the overall success of Cher's "Heart of Stone" album, which received multiple award nominations.

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