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I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
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Wikipedia article
"'I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)'" is an R&B song written and recorded by American singer Barbara George, released as her debut single in 1961. It became her signature song and her only major hit in United States, reaching number-one on the 'Billboard' R&B singles chart and #3 in the Hot 100. The song was later covered by various artists, inducing Fats Domino, Cher, Ike & Tina Turner, and Bonnie Raitt. A Spanish version by Marisela topped 'Billboard'
Background
Barbara George began singing as a teen in her Baptist church choir and writing her own original songs. Already married by age 16, she later befriended R&B performer Jessie Hill, who wrangled her an audition with saxophonist/arranger Harold Battiste's fledgling AFO label. In June 1961, Battiste organized a split recording session for George and fellow AFO artist Prince La La at producer Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studios. Backed by New Orleans studio performers including cornetist Melvin Lastie, guitarist Roy Montrell, and drummer John Boudreaux, George cut the self-penned "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)", a vibrant, up-tempo number inspired by the traditional hymn "Just a Closer Walk with Thee". Issued via AFO's national distribution deal with Juggy Murray's Sue Records, "I Know" hit radio and retail in late 1961 and was a national 'crossover' hit, topping the U.S. R&B charts and crossing over to #3 on 'Billboard's pop chart.
Marisela version
In 1988, American singer Marisela recorded a cover version of the song for the soundtrack of the film 'Salsa'. The original version recorded by Marisela was sung in English language and included on the film soundtrack, along with songs by Laura Branigan, Tito Puente, Robi Rosa, Wilkins and Grupo Niche. A Spanish language version of the track, produced by Enrique Elizondo, was later included in Marisela's album of the same title, under the title "Ya No". This version became her first number-one single in the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart, temporarily dislodging Franco's "Mara" for one week from the top of the chart.
Other versions
* 1962: Bobby Rydell released a version on his album 'All the Hits'
* 1965: Pat Carroll on the album 'Requests!'
* 1965: Tina Turner & Vanetta Fields performed a live version which was released on the album 'Live! The Ike & Tina Turner Show'
* 1966: Fontella Bass released a version on her album 'The 'New' Look'
* 1968: Fats Domino's version reached #14 on the 'Billboard' R&B chart
* 1969: Ike & Tina Turner's version's from their album 'The Hunter' reached #126 on 'Billboard'
* 1972: Bonnie Raitt released a rendition on her album 'Give It Up'
* 1972: Rufus Thomas released a version on his album 'Crown Prince of Dance'
* 1973: Anne Murray released a version on her album 'Danny's Song'
* 1974: The Newbeats released a rendition as a single
* 1975: Yvonne Fair released a version on her album 'The Bitch Is Black'
* 1976: Cher released a version on her album 'I'd Rather Believe in You'
* 1978: Joe Cocker released a version on his album 'Luxury You Can Afford'
* 2000: B.B. King released a rendition on his album 'Makin' Love Is Good for You'
See also
*List of number-one R&B singles of 1962 (U.S.)
*List of number-one Billboard Top Latin Songs from the 1980s
References
Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 debut singles
Category:1962 singles
Category:1974 singles
Category:1988 singles
Category:Barbara George songs
Category:Fats Domino songs
Category:The Newbeats songs
Category:Ike & Tina Turner songs
Category:Marisela songs
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