You Don't Know (Cyndi Lauper song)

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"You Don't Know"
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Single by Cyndi Lauper
from the album Sisters of Avalon
B-side"Mother" (Extended Mix)
ReleasedOctober 2, 1996 (Japan)[1]
January 20, 1997 (U.K.)
April 15, 1997 (U.S.)
Recorded1996
Length5:14
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Jan Pulsford
Producer(s)
Cyndi Lauper singles chronology
"Come On Home"
(1995) 		"You Don't Know"
(1996) 		"Sisters of Avalon"
(1997)
Music video
"You Don't Know" on YouTube

"You Don't Know" is the first single from the 1997 album Sisters of Avalon by American singer Cyndi Lauper. Considered a comeback by the singer after the song's performance on the dance charts and in several countries, it is about the wishy-washiness of politicians. Lauper refers to the arrogance of the media in this song, as well as in other songs on the Sisters of Avalon album. It contains the word "bullshit" and was not edited out of the UK singles as is typical. While performing on several UK shows, such as Noel's House Party, she skipped the word. Remixes of the song were made by several producers such as Tony Moran and Junior Vasquez. That led the song to become a big dance hit in the United States and a mainstream hit in the UK.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Lauper unveils her new "Sisters Of Avalon" collection, offering a tune that is far more biting and intelligent than fluffy past hits like "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "She Bop". If programmers can move beyond the singer's old cartoonish image, they will discover an artist and music worthy of placement alongside the likes of Alanis Morissette. The original version of "You Don't Know" unfolds with a jittery funk beat and jangly guitars that deserve a listen at modern rock radio. Redrafted by Tony Moran, the song becomes an anthemic disco revelation that popsters will love. Add the underground club perspective of remixers Prince Quick Mix and Junior Vasquez, and you have a single that aims to hit every possible mark. The next step is for people to listen."[2]

Music video[]

The music video for the song was recorded in Washington Square, New York City in the beginning of September 1996. Lauper directed it herself. The little Japanese boy who closes the video is called Grayson. The 6-year-old boy was hand-picked by Lauper.

Track listing[]

US CD Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Radio Edit) – 4:06
  2. "You Don't Know" (TM's Single Remix) – 4:23
  3. "That's What I Think" – 4:38
US CD Maxi-Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Single Mix) - 4:06
  2. "You Don't Know" (TM's Single Remix) - 4:23
  3. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix Edit) - 3:34
  4. "You Don't Know" (TM's Know It All Mix) - 10:06
  5. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix) - 7:51
Japanese CD Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Radio Edit) – 3:59
  2. "You Don't Know" (Album Version) – 5:14
  3. "Mother" (Extended Version) – 6:11
European CD Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Album Version) - 5:14
  2. "Mother" (Extended Mix) - 6:12
UK CD Single (The Junior Vasquez Mixes) / European CD Maxi-Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Radio Edit) – 4:06
  2. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix) – 7:45
  3. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Dub) – 6:45
  4. "Mother" (Extended Mix) – 6:12
UK Limited Edition CD Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Album Version) - 5:13
  2. "Time After Time" - 3:58
  3. "True Colors" - 3:46
  4. "I Drove All Night" - 4:11
Australian CD Single
  1. "You Don't Know" (Radio Edit) - 4:06
  2. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix) - 7:51
  3. "You Don't Know" (Tribal Beats) - 4:33
  4. "Mother" (Extended Mix) - 6:12
US 12"
  • A1. "You Don't Know" (TM's Know It All Mix) - 10:00
  • A2. "You Don't Know" (TM's Know You're in the Hole Dub) - 5:30
  • B1. "You Don't Know" (Prince Quick Mix's Amped Up Pass) - 6:35
  • B2. "You Don't Know" (Junior's Riff Dub) - 6:09
European 12"
  • A1. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix Edit) - 3:44
  • A2. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Remix) - 7:51
  • A3. "You Don't Know" (Junior Vasquez Dub) - 6:46
  • B1. "You Don't Know" (Album Version) - 5:14
  • B2. "You Don't Know" (TM's Single Remix) - 4:23
  • B3. "You Don't Know" (TM's Know It All Mix) - 10:06
  • B4. "You Don't Know" (TM's Know You're in the Hole Dub) - 5:33

Official versions[]

  1. Junior Vasquez Dub – 6:45
  2. Junior Vasquez Remix Edit – 3:34
  3. Junior's Riff Dub – 6:09
  4. Prince Quick Mix's Amped Up Pass – 6:35
  5. Radio edit – 3:59
  6. Tony Moran's Know It All Mix – 10:00
  7. Tony Moran's Know You're in the Hole Dub – 5:30
  8. Tony Moran's Single Remix – 4:23
  9. Tribal Beats – 4:33

Charts[]

Chart (1997) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[3] 177
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] 27
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[5] 11
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[6] 16
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales[7] 16

External links[]

  1. ^ https://www.discogs.com/Cyndi-Lauper-You-Dont-Know/release/2063430
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (1997-03-22). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 82. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  3. ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart in inquiry, received 3 March 2017". Imgur.com. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  4. ^ "Cyndi Lauper | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company".
  5. ^ "Billboard". 1997-05-10.
  6. ^ "Cyndi Lauper - Chart history | Billboard".
  7. ^ "Cyndi Lauper | Awards".
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