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Do You Know What I Mean
"Do You Know What I Mean" is a song written and performed by Lee Michaels. It was produced by Michaels. It reached #6 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #4 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100 in the summer of 1971. The song was featured on his 1971 album, '' 5th''. The single ranked #19 on ''Billboard's'' Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1971. Background The song is about the fact that he saw his ex-girlfriend having an affair with his best friend. He asks her if she still cares for him, to which she replies, in a spoken voice, that he had not expressed his love for her for "nearly" 4 years, and this has been very painful for her. He may now understand how she has been feeling, but it is too late; she tells him he had better find someone new. Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Renée Geyer version Australian musician Renée Geyer recorded a version in 1981. The song was released in October 1981 as the second single from her seventh studio album, '' So Lucky''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Michaels
Lee Eugene Michaels (born Michael Lee Olson, November 24, 1945) is an American rock musician who sings and accompanies himself on organ, piano, or guitar. He is best known for his 1971 Top 10 US hit single, " Do You Know What I Mean". In 1988 he founded the Marina del Rey, California-based restaurant chain Killer Shrimp which he and his family continue to operate to this day. Career Music Born in Los Angeles, California, United States, Michaels began his career with The Sentinals, a San Luis Obispo, California-based surf group that included drummer Johny Barbata (later of The Turtles, Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship). Michaels joined Barbata in the Joel Scott Hill Trio, a group led by guitarist Joel Scott Hill. Michaels later moved to San Francisco, where he joined an early version of The Family Tree, a band led by Bob Segarini. In 1967, he signed a contract with A&M Records, releasing his debut album, ''Carnival of Life,'' later that year with David Potter on dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |