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"You Don't Know" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper, released as the first single from her fifth album, Sisters of Avalon (1997). Considered a comeback by the singer after the song's performance on the dance charts and in several countries, it is about the wishy-washiness of politicians. Lauper refers to the arrogance of the media in this song, as well as in other songs on the album. It contains the word "bullshit" and was not edited out of the UK singles as is typical. While performing on several UK shows, such as Noel's House Party, she skipped the word. Remixes of the song were made by several producers such as Tony Moran and Junior Vasquez. That led the song to become a big dance hit in the United States and a mainstream hit in the UK.

"You Don't Know"
Single by Cyndi Lauper
from the album Sisters of Avalon
B-side	"Mother" (Extended Mix)
Released	October 2, 1996 (Japan)[1] January 20, 1997 (U.K.) April 15, 1997 (U.S.)
Recorded	1996
Length	5:14
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Cyndi Lauper Jan Pulsford
Producer(s)	Cyndi Lauper Jan Pulsford Mark Saunders
Cyndi Lauper singles chronology
"Come On Home" (1995) "You Don't Know" (1996) "Sisters of Avalon" (1997)
Music video
"You Don't Know" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Lauper unveils her new "Sisters Of Avalon" collection, offering a tune that is far more biting and intelligent than fluffy past hits like "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "She Bop". If programmers can move beyond the singer's old cartoonish image, they will discover an artist and music worthy of placement alongside the likes of Alanis Morissette." He added further, "The original version of "You Don't Know" unfolds with a jittery funk beat and jangly guitars that deserve a listen at modern rock radio. Redrafted by Tony Moran, the song becomes an anthemic disco revelation that popsters will love. Add the underground club perspective of remixers Prince Quick Mix and Junior Vasquez, and you have a single that aims to hit every possible mark. The next step is for people to listen."[2]

Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian commented in her album review, "And who else could endow the word 'bullshit' with such fervour while denouncing US politics on You Don't Know?"[3] A reviewer from Music Week rated it four out of five, noting that "Lauper's trademark vocal performance is more restrained for this nicely produced, acoustic-style pop song. A certain airplay hit, expect massive sales success, too."[4]

Music video

The accompanying music video for the song was recorded in Washington Square, New York City in the beginning of September 1996. Lauper directed it herself. The little Japanese boy who closes the video is called Grayson. The 6-year-old boy was hand-picked by Lauper.

Track listing

Official versions

1. Junior Vasquez Dub – 6:45
2. Junior Vasquez Remix Edit – 3:34
3. Junior's Riff Dub – 6:09
4. Prince Quick Mix's Amped Up Pass – 6:35
5. Radio edit – 3:59
6. Tony Moran's Know It All Mix – 10:00
7. Tony Moran's Know You're in the Hole Dub – 5:30
8. Tony Moran's Single Remix – 4:23
9. Tribal Beats – 4:33

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	177
Scotland (OCC)[6]	25
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	27
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8]	11
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)[9]	16
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales (Billboard)[10]	16

References

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