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Know by Now
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Wikipedia article
"'Know by Now'" is a song by English singer Robert Palmer, released in 1994 as the second single from his twelfth studio album 'Honey'. The song was solely written by Palmer and co-produced by Palmer alongside Stephen Hague.
Background
Released as the second single from the 'Honey' album, the song fared better than the lead single "Girl U Want". It reached No. 25 in the UK and remained in the charts for five weeks. The single was Palmer's last top 30 entry on the UK singles chart. Although it failed to make any impact in America, the single peaked at No. 23 in Canada.
Release
The single was released on 7" vinyl and CD single by EMI in the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia. The single featured a "Radio Edit" of the song. The main B-side was the non-album track "In the Stars". In the UK, a 2 part CD set was released. The main CD single, released in America, Europe and other territories, was the second CD of the UK set. For most CD versions of the single, a remix of "Know by Now" was also included, created by Pino "Pinaxa" Pischetola, and dubbed the "Pinaxa Mix".
Promotion
A music video was filmed to promote the single. In America, Palmer also performed the song on Jay Leno's 'The Tonight Show'. In the UK, he performed the song on the 'Michael Ball Show'.
Critical reception
Upon its release, 'Billboard' described the song as "a breezy pop/rocker" and added, "His distinctive delivery glides with friendly ease and warmth over an arrangement of plucky guitar lines and a steady, synth-coated beat. He brings colors and tones to this track that haven't turned up on one of his records in years - what a pleasure. A toe-tapper that sticks to the brain after one spin."Billboard magazine - Single reviews - 10 September 1994 - page 89 Andrew Hirst of the 'Huddersfield Daily Examiner' picked it as the "single of the week" and wrote, "Every now and then Palmer releases a single of quality and distinction. This is another one."
In the review for the album 'Honey', Leslie Mathew of AllMusic commented: "Highlights include "Know by Now," a tasty mid-paced rocker." 'CD Review' said: "In a classier vein "Know by Now" reworks that percolating "Every Breath You Take" groove one more time." In the 1997 book 'The Virgin Encyclopedia of Seventies Music', Colin Larkin commented: "'Honey' was another credible release with notable tracks such as "Know by Now" and the title song."
Track listing
;7" Single
#"Know by Now" (Radio Edit) - 4:01
#"Mercy, Mercy Me/I Want You" - 5:58
;CD Single (UK #1)
#"Know by Now" (Radio Edit) - 4:01
#"In the Stars" - 4:51
#"Simply Irresistible" - 4:14
#"Mercy, Mercy Me/I Want You" - 5:58
;CD Single (European/UK #2)
#"Know by Now" (Radio Edit) - 4:01
#"In the Stars" - 4:51
#"Know by Now" (Pinaxa Mix) - 5:26
#"She Makes My Day" - 4:15
;CD Single (Australian release)
#"Know by Now" (Radio Edit) - 4:01
#"In the Stars" - 4:51
#"Know by Now" (Pinaxa Mix) - 5:26
#"She Makes My Day" - 4:15
#"Girl U Want" - 2:24
;CD Single (Promotional release)
#"Know by Now" (Radio Edit) - 4:01
Personnel
* Robert Palmer - vocals, producer, arranger
* Stephen Hague - producer
* Pino "Pinaxa" Pischetola - mixing, remixer of "Pinaxa Mix"
Charts
References
Category:1994 singles
Category:Robert Palmer (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Robert Palmer (singer)
Category:1994 songs
Category:EMI Records singles
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