"You Wouldn't Know Love" is a song written by Michael Bolton and Diane Warren appearing in 1989 on Bolton's Soul Provider album and Cher's Heart of Stone album. The song was only released as a single in Europe and Australasia by Cher in 1990. Cher's version of the song was produced by Bolton. It was a minor success in the UK, faring better in Ireland. Michael Landau played the guitar solo in the middle of the song on both Cher and Bolton’s versions of the song.
Critical reception The Daily Vault's Mark Millan stated, "Another gem on the record is the rocker "You Wouldn't Know Love" that keeps the momentum running superbly." David Giles from Music Week wrote that it "is a lot more steadfastly MOR and what you'd expect considering that Michael Bolton co-wrote and produced it. Probably a substantial hit."
Charts Chart (1990)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)153
Track listing European 7-inch single "You Wouldn't Know Love" – 3:28 "Kiss to Kiss" – 4:22
European 12-inch and CD single "You Wouldn't Know Love" "Kiss to Kiss" "Bang-Bang" "Heart of Stone" (Remix)
UK limited 7-inch EP "You Wouldn't Know Love" "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Remix) "I Found Someone" "We All Sleep Alone" (Remix)
Personnel Vocals: Cher Drums: John Keane Bass: Neil Stubenhaus Keyboards: Phillip Ashley Guitars: Mike Landau
Michael Bolton version Bolton's own version appeared on his album, Soul Provider, which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard albums chart. The album was certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA in 1994.
Personnel Michael Bolton: vocals Kyf Brewer, Joe Cerisano, Desmond Child, Patricia Darcy, John Fiore, Kate McGunnigle, Lou Merlino, Myriam Naomi Valle: backing vocals Michael Landau: lead guitar John McCurry: rhythm guitar Walter Afanasieff: keyboards, percussion Michael Omartian: keyboards, drums, percussion Gregg Mangiafico: keyboards Eric Rehl: synthesizers Hugh McDonald: bass guitar Bobby Chouinard: drums
References
External links Official Cher site