But You Know I Love You
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"But You Know I Love You" is a song written by Mike Settle
, which was a 1969 pop hit for The First Edition
, a group that included Settle and Kenny Rogers
. Evie Sands
recorded the song for her 1970 album Any Way That You Want Me. The song also became a major country hit by Bill Anderson
in 1969; in 1981 a cover of the song by Dolly Parton
topped the country singles charts.
and The First Edition
, with Rogers singing lead and Settle harmonizing. The early 1969 release, with a brass-tinged country-folk sound to broaden the group's fan base, peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 just under a year after "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
" peaked.
chart that same year.
, including it on her album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
. In April 1981, Parton released the song as the album's second single, following the success of "9 to 5," and it reached No. 1 Hot Country Singles chart in June 1981. Parton's version also crossed over, charting in the Billboard Hot 100
, narrowly missing the Top 40, peaking at number 41, and No. 14 on the AC chart.
Mike Settle
Mike Settle, is an American songwriter, journalist, broadcaster and singer. He is most famous for being a member of the Rock band Kenny Rogers & The First Edition between 1967 and 1970...
, which was a 1969 pop hit for The First Edition
The First Edition
The First Edition was a country music/rock band. Its stalwart members being Kenny Rogers , Mickey Jones and Terry Williams...
, a group that included Settle and Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
. Evie Sands
Evie Sands
Evie Sands is a Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter and guitarist, whose career began as a young teenager in the mid-1960s...
recorded the song for her 1970 album Any Way That You Want Me. The song also became a major country hit by Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson (country music)
James William Anderson III , better known as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer, songwriter and television personality. He has released more than 40 studio albums and has reached No...
in 1969; in 1981 a cover of the song by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
topped the country singles charts.
The First Edition version
In the song, the narrator voices regret over not being able to remain with his/her significant other, due to career demands and the need to travel for his/her job. At the time Settle was guitarist for Kenny RogersKenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
and The First Edition
The First Edition
The First Edition was a country music/rock band. Its stalwart members being Kenny Rogers , Mickey Jones and Terry Williams...
, with Rogers singing lead and Settle harmonizing. The early 1969 release, with a brass-tinged country-folk sound to broaden the group's fan base, peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 just under a year after "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
"Just Dropped In " is a song written by Mickey Newbury. Said to reflect the LSD experience, the song was intended to be a warning against the danger of using LSD. First recorded in 1967 by Jerry Lee Lewis, who rejected it, it was a hit for The First Edition in 1968...
" peaked.
Chart performance
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 19 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 11 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 9 |
Bill Anderson version
Anderson recorded his version of the song in 1969, which promptly rose to No. 2 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country SinglesHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart that same year.
Chart performance
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 6 |
Dolly Parton version
Dolly Parton (who, in 1983, would have the #1 duet "Islands In The Stream" with Rogers), recorded "But You Know I Love You" in 19801980 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1980.- Events :* January 25 — At age 84, octogenerian comedian George Burns becomes by far the oldest performer to have a single in the top 40 of Billboards Hot Country Singles chart with "I Wish I Was 18 Again." The...
, including it on her album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
Allmusic rated 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs four-and-a-half out of five stars. William Ruhlmann, who reviewed the album, stated that "most of Parton's albums are hard to recommend", but that "[the songs are] enough to put it a notch above most of Parton's RCA catalog." Critic Robert Christgau rated the...
. In April 1981, Parton released the song as the album's second single, following the success of "9 to 5," and it reached No. 1 Hot Country Singles chart in June 1981. Parton's version also crossed over, charting in the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, narrowly missing the Top 40, peaking at number 41, and No. 14 on the AC chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 14 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |