Wasn't he fine? Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. And we worked so well, we don’t even know why. In the United Kingdom on 18 September 2004, the BBC's All-Time Greatest Love Songs (hosted by Lionel Richie) saw the duet performed live by Paige and Dickson, together for the first time in 20 years, to a rapturous reception. More than me, DESDEMONA Alas, thrice-gentle Cassio! Wasn't he fine? He won't be mine? "I Know Him So Well" is a duet from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. But in the end (Maybe, so much younger then) Looking back, I know him so well. (Looking back) It took time to understand him, He needs his fantasy and freedom, The song, "I Know Him So Well", was originally recorded by Barbara Dickson and Elaine Paige in 1984 It was ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, along with Britain's Sir Tim Rice, who wrote the song "I Know Him So Well" for the hit musical Chess. The chorus of the song is based on the chorus of "I Am An A", a song performed live during Andersson and Ulvaeus' group ABBA's 1977 tour. We had Elaine Paige in mind from the start. British musical group Steps originally recorded "I Know Him So Well" for the 1999 Abbamania compilation, and the song later appeared Steps' own The Last Dance collection. The duet was first released worldwide on the Chess double LP, often referred to as a concept album or album musical, in the autumn of 1984. In 1987, a studio version of "I Know Him So Well" was recorded as a duet by Cissy Houston and her daughter Whitney Houston for Whitney's second album, Whitney. Barbara Dickson Barbara Ruth Dickson, OBE (born Dunfermline, Fife, 27 September 1947) is a Scottish singer whose hits include "I Know Him So Well" and "January February". This is just a preview! Welcome offer – 65% OFF only for new users. No-one in your life is with you constantly, There was no official music video produced for the Houston duet of song, however there are live performance video-recordings. 00: 59: 55. But this has never yet prevented me, It also peaked at number 21 in Ireland. Learned about the man, I Know Him So Well Lyrics: I KNOW HIM SO WELL / FLORENCE / Svetlana? AN: Thank you so much for 30,000 reads!How could I have been such an idiot? Didn't I know? [3] They laid down their vocals separately and never met during the recording of the song, only for the video and subsequent performances on Top of the Pops and the European tours. Later it was released as a single by Paige and Dickson, the duet reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in 1985. Off. He needs a little bit (Oh so fine) Looking back, I could have played it differently, Learned about the man before I fell, But it took time to understand the man, Now at least I know I know him well. Lyrics to 'I Know Him So Well' by Amanda Holden. The song version was included in the Whitney Houston North American leg of the Moment of Truth World Tour. And so, for the longest time after his death, my love for Daniel bruised me. Isn't it madness, I Know Him So Well [FLORENCE] Nothing is so good it lasts eternally Perfect situations must go wrong But this has never yet prevented me Wanting far too much for far too long. View offer. The song was released as a single on 11 November 2012. No-one in your life is with you constantly No-one is completely on your side And though I'd move my world to be with him Still the gap between us is too wide. Check Out. [2] Although "I Am An A" was never released officially, it circulated on various bootlegs and is readily available on YouTube. He’d seen my wild ramblings, my insanity. He needs a little bit [1][4] This recording remains in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest selling UK Chart single ever by a female duo. (SVETLANA) No one in your life is with you constantly No one is completely on your side And though I move my world to be with him Still the gap between us is too wide. Wanting far too much, Isn't it madness, For far too long, / SVETLANA / Florence / FLORENCE / I don't know what to say / SVETLANA / There is nothing. I know him so well I know him so well : 150 versions par 85 artistes, Gheorghe Zamfir, Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, Charlotte Jaconelli, Steps, The New World Orchestra, Richard Clayderman, Roland Cedermark, Elaine Paige, Barbara Dickson, It's A Cover Up, Lena Teigen, Richard … [9] Rolling Stone's Vince Alleti criticized the song and production: "Walden covers all these bases, out-schlocking Masser with "I Know Him So Well" — a genuine if frankly derivative show tune (from Tim Rice's Chess) treated here with deadly reverence..."[10] St. Petersburg Times called the duet lifting and praised the mother's role: "Mom adds a brief, welcome moment of grainy soulfulness to the album."[11]. More security, I could have played it differently, I know him so well... No-one in your life is With you constantly, No-one is completely On your side, And though i'd move my world to be with him, stil the gap Between us is too Wide, Looking back, I could of played it defferntly, Learned about the man before i fell But i was ever so much younger then, I know him so well, Nothing is so good it lasts eternally, Perfect situations must go wrong, But this has never yet prevented me, Wanting far too much, For far And now, AFTER the fact of the relationship ending she knows him … 100%. It was originally sung by Elaine Paige (as Florence) and Barbara Dickson (as Svetlana). [6], Paige and Dickson also recorded Spanish-language lyrics for release as "Lo Creo Conocer". Free preview, SKU 118228. Why am I falling apart? "One Night In Bangkok" and "I Know Him So Well" could well have been Abba songs. But it took time to understand the man, Check Out. No-one is completely on your side, He can't be mine? The song peaked at number 21 in Australia.[5]. Learn I Know Him So Well (from Chess) music notes in minutes. It burned the inside of my eyes and my stomach. More security, I know him so well No-one in your life is with you constantly, No-one is completely on your side, And though I'd move my world to be with him, Still the gap between us is too wide, Looking back, (Looking back) I could have played it differently, (I could have played it some other way), If I knew from the start, Won a few more moments, [26] The music video for the song premiered on YouTube on 12 November 2012. I never wanted to lose him, even as a friend. My advocation is not now in tune; My lord is not my lord; nor should I know him, Were he in favour as in humour alter'd. Who can tell, These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "I Know Him So Well". (I could have played it some other way), NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS; 23 Boy Band Slow Jams That Made You Believe In Love; Cannot annotate a non-flat selection. Wasn't it good Wasn't he fine? How it would go, Browse Community. When we heard Barbara Dickson, we realized that she was wonderful too. But to know so must be my benefit; So shall I clothe me in a forced content, And shut myself up in some other course, To fortune's alms. (I was just a little careless) I know him so well. In this duet, two women – Svetlana, the Russian chess champion's estranged wife, and Florence, his mistress – express their bittersweet feelings for him and at seeing their relationships fall apart. Download Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus I Know Him So Well (from Chess) sheet music notes and printable PDF score arranged for Piano & Vocal. It was released as a single together with "Words Are Not Enough" in 2001 as the group's fifteenth single release, and the group's last single to be released before their Boxing Day split later the same month. Make sure your selection So help me every spirit sanctified, I know him so well Here, she says finally that for her to understand everything she did about them, as a couple and even him alone, it took a great deal of time, so much time that it gave them enough time to fall in love with one another. Now at least I know NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS; 27 Best Ever Songs From Movie Soundtracks; In this duet, two women – Svetlana, the Russian chess champion's estranged wife, and Florence, his mistress – express their bittersweet feelings for him and at seeing their relationships fall apart. Whitney Houston "I Know Him So Well": Nothing is so good it lasts eternally Perfect situations must go wrong But this has never yet prev... Whitney Houston - I Know Him So Well Lyrics | AZLyrics.com A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # He won't be mine? But in the end, He’s not coming up with the same ones you hear every day. He needs his fantasy and freedom, Edward knew. And though I'd move my world to be with him, She was with Tim at the time and she was the best theater singer in the world. Nothing is so good it lasts eternally, More than me, [13] The single did not appear in the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, unlike the 4 previous singles which all reached the Top 10. If he could be in my life forever, I would be content. [25] The b-side of the single is a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the musical Carousel. Perfect situations must go wrong, I felt numb inside. Nothing it so good it lasts eternally. We’d never have another tutoring session together. But I was ever so much younger then, Perfect situations must go wrong. "I Know Him So Well" was also covered by English recording artist Melanie C. The song was the first single[25] to be taken from Melanie C's musical theatre-inspired and sixth studio album Stages. The single entered the charts at number five in the United Kingdom but quickly fell out of the top ten to number 14 the following week. A spoof music video was also created. 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"I Know Him So Well" is a duet from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times praised the duet thus: "The album ends on a graceful, intimate note as Houston is joined by her mother, singer Cissy Houston, on "I Know Him So Well," a ballad from the musical Chess. Looking back I could have played it differently Won a few more moments who can tell But it took time to understand the man (Oh so good) Wasn't it good? Their version reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Now at least I know In January 2011 the Official Charts Company released a list of the top 10 All Time Best Selling Duets in which "I Know Him So Well" was placed seventh in the chart. Isn't it madness, Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Sung by Elaine Paige as Florence and Barbara Dickson as Svetlana. An annotation cannot contain another annotation. 00:00 / 04:04. Perfect situations must go wrong. I could have played it differently, I know him so well. (Oh so fine) starts and ends within the same node. Elaine Paige - I Know Him So Well Lyrics. It was originally sung by Elaine Paige (as Florence) and Barbara Dickson (as Svetlana). It spent eleven weeks in total in the top 75 despite much lower sales than the group's previous singles. Nothing is so good it lasts eternally Perfect situations must go wrong But this has never yet prevented me From wanting far too much for far too long Listen Now Buy song $1.29. Wasn't it good? The song began in 1977 as "I Am An… This single peaked at number 46 in Germany[12] and in the Netherlands it peaked at number 14. But this has never yet prevented me, Wanting far too much for far too long. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). I Know Him So Well. The single was never released though.[7]. Still the gap between us is too wide, "I Know Him So Well" is a duet from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. (Oh so good) As far as melodies go, he’s got a very interesting sense and a very interesting ear. I know him well F, d. Please rate this score. The single was not promoted as heavily as previous singles from Whitney. "I Know Him So Well" was recorded by Peter Kay and Susan Boyle for Comic Relief 2011,[24] with Kay appearing as his alter ego Geraldine McQueen. Having performed "I Know Him So Well" in a duet with one of her idols Elaine Paige in London in December 2009, Boyle performed with her other musical idol Donny Osmond in Las Vegas in November 2012, singing "This is the Moment", a duet from her album Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs From the Stage. Elaine Paige (Duet with Barbara Dickson) From the Album Encore January 1, 1985 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings. 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