Don't Know Much

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“Don't Know Much”
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 Peter Asher & Steve Tyrell
Certification Gold
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.

[edit] History

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. It also reached #2 in the UK.

"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.

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[edit] Trivia

  • The song was featured in a 1990 episode of "The Hogan Family" entitled "Proms, Lies and Videotape."