Don't Know Much
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| "Don't Know Much" | ||
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| Single by Linda Ronstadt feat. Aaron Neville | ||
| from the album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind | ||
| Released | 1989 | |
| Recorded | March–August, 1989, Skywalker Ranch, Marin County | |
| Genre | Adult contemporary, Pop, Duet | |
| Length | 3:35 | |
| Label | Elektra | |
| Writer(s) | Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil & Tom Snow | |
| Producer(s) | Peter Asher & Steve Tyrell | |
| Certification | Gold | |
| Chart positions | ||
| Linda Ronstadt feat. Aaron Neville singles chronology | ||
| "When I Fall in Love" (1985) |
"Don't Know Much" (1989) |
"Adios" (1989) |
"Don't Know Much" is a song written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Tom Snow and made famous when performed as a duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville on Ronstadt's 1989 album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind.
The song had a rich history prior to its success in 1989. It first appeared on Mann's 1980 album, Casablanca. Bill Medley and Bette Midler (under the title "All I Need to Know") then had minor chart success with it in 1981 and 1983, respectively.
It was introduced to Ronstadt and Neville by Steve Tyrell. Co-produced by Tyrell and Peter Asher, it was released as a single in 1989, reaching #2 on the pop chart and #1 on both the adult contemporary chart and Billboard Singles Sales chart and being certified gold.
"Don't Know Much" won the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and was nominated for Song of the Year.
The song featured as track 5 on Ronstadt's album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind which was certified platinum and reached #7 on the pop chart.
[edit] Personnel
- Linda Ronstadt - Vocals
- Aaron Neville - Vocals
- Don Grolnik - Piano
- Mike Landau - Electric guitar
- Lee Sklar - Bass
- Carlos Vega - Drums
- Michael Fisher - Percussion
- Robbie Buchanan - Keyboard
- Skywalker Symphony Orchestra - arranged and conducted by David Campbell
