Posted in: darrelrussell.com edit
08 Jan 2009
I am looking for as much info. as I can get about a song that has a
chorus of "I know exactly what love is!"
I have a recording of this song from an a cappella radio show that
played in Boston, MA a number of years ago. The lead singer is a man,
with some back-up singers and it's a cappella.
But, I do not know:
- who the original artist is that recorded it,
- who wrote the song,
- what the true title of the song is, or
- where I can get a CD version of it (since the original CD may be out
of print, I might have to look for used CD's).
However, this is all based on knowing what I am really looking for.
So, here's how the song goes:
(1st verse)
There?s a little girl, with pretty curls, she?s about five years old.
She is waiting at the gate for her Dad to come home.
When he pulls ?round the corner, in his shinny, white car, she feels
the magic light up in her heart.
He picks her up and he holds her, he says he missed her and he?s glad
that she?s here.
As the child lays her head on his shoulder, she whispers these words in his ear:
(Chorus)
?Daddy, I know exactly what love is
Love is real simple and true
Love is this feeling my heart gets when I?m being held by you.?
(2nd Verse)
Now, she is 20 and there?s plenty of love everywhere.
She?s getting married, so her family and her friends are all there.
They?ve gathered this morning to stand at her side as she waves
goodbye to this time in her life.
They each take a moment to hold her, and to tell her what she means to them.
In a world that seems to keep getting colder, she has been blessed
with warm family and friends.
(Chorus)
She says, ?I know . . . .
(3rd Verse)
They are older and no one told her it could get crazy like this.
They?re going to night school, they?re working jobs two and they are
raising three kids.
The youngest one is crying with a bruise on her knee. She needs
attention and she needs sympathy.
And when she picks her up and she holds her, that old magic lights up in her heart.
And as the child lays her head on her shoulder, she knows exactly why
they?re working so hard.
(Chorus)
Little girl, I know . . .
(4th verse)
Now they are 60, and their history spans forty-odd years.
They have buried their parents, now their grandkids are here.
There?s something about the way they look in each other?s eyes, that
speaks softly about the meaning of life.
And when he puts his arm out to hold her; it feels so familiar and warm.
She thinks love is an expanding endeavor: till your last breath, from
the moment your born.
(Chorus)
She says, ?I know . . . .
(5th verse)
Now she is 80, and she hates being in this nursing home.
Her man?s been gone for a long while, and she feels so alone.
She closes her eyes as she begins to pray, that a little comfort might
just come her way.
And God lifts her up, and he holds her, and she remembers this feeling she had.
She?s not a woman who?s life is almost over, she?s a little girl being
held by her Dad.
(Chorus)
And God, ?I know . . . .
God love is real simple, love is real simple, love is real simple and true.
Thank you for your help in this matter,
RandallSB-ga.Hi RandallSB,
The title of the song is "I Know What Love Is" and is written and
performed by Don White. The acapella version of "I Know What Love Is"
is on Don White's CD called "Vagabonds In Disguise." The song was
recorded live at the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus. His recordings are not
available in stores but you can order them from his internet
distributor "CD Freedom".
To order "Vagabonds in Disguise" go to: http://www.cdfreedom.com/donwhite
and click on the left where it says "Vagabonds in Disguise"
Once the page loads, you'll see it says:
"This is my first recording from 1992. It features Two duets with
Maria Sangiolo. It has the original acapella version of "I know What
Love Is" recorded live at the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus. In July of 2000
it was digitally remastered. It is now available on CD for the first
time since 1995.
For mail orders, send $11 - Tape, $16 - CD plus shipping and handling
($2.50 for the first and $1.50 for each additional) to:
CD Freedom
Don White
47 Mellen St.
Framingham, MA 01702
(Mass. residents add 5% sales tax)"
You can hear the song here:
http://www.cdfreedom.com:8080/ramgen/donwhite/2/love.ra
(requires Real Audio Player)
If you prefer not to order online you can print the Don White Order Form
http://www.donwhite.net/cdf_orderform.html
or you can call CD Freedom on 800-937-3397 to place your order.
Other versions of the "I Know What Love Is" can also be found on Don
White's CD titled "Acoustic Alliance Volume 1" and on his "Rascal" CD
(which is accompanied by piano and drums). A live version of "I Know
What Love Is" can be viewed on the recently released DVD: "It's a
Great Day. Don White Live in Watertown"
Don White's Official website:
http://www.donwhite.net/main.htm
Lyrics to "I Know What Love Is" on fan site:
http://www.simpleandtrue.homestead.com/loveis.html
Enjoy!
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