1983 Bette Midler – All I Need To Know (US:#77)
“Don’t Know Much” is a song written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Tom Snow. The original version of this song was recorded by Barry Mann in 1980 and was made famous when it was covered as a duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville in 1989. Their version was a worldwide success, topping the Irish Singles Chart and reaching the top 10 in several territories.
The song first appeared on Barry Mann’s self-titled 1980 album, released on Casablanca records. 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.
Album
No Frills is the sixth studio album by American singer Bette Midler, released on Atlantic Records in 1983. No Frills was Midler’s first studio album in four years, following the movies The Rose, Divine Madness! and the ill-fated Jinxed!. The rock and new wave influenced album was produced by Chuck Plotkin, best known for his […]
Musicians
| Bass | Bob Popwell |
| Drums | Ricky Lawson |
| Guitar (solo) | Mark Goldenberg |
| Guitar | Buzzy Feiten |
| Piano | Bobby Lyle |
| Synthesizer | Mark Goldenberg |
| Synthesizer | Bobby Martin |
| Background Vocals | Janis Cercone |
| Background Vocals | Laura Allan |
| Background Vocals | Lisa Garber |
| Vocals | Bette Midler |
Produced By
Chuck Plotkin
Songwriters
Barry Mann
Cynthia Weill
Tom Snow
Charts
US:#77
UK:# –