Born in Queens, New York, Linda Scott was still in high school when she auditioned for Arthur Godfrey's radio show on CBS in 1959. After having won a place on the show, Linda and other young performers became regular guests on the show. During the show's run the young singer came to the attention of Epic records and Linda made her recording debut (singing as Linda Sampson) with the single 'In-Between Teen'.
In 1961 she signed with the Canadian-American label, a label that had struck gold with the Santo & Johnny single 'Sleep Walk'. Though still in high school, the label changed her performing name to Linda Scott producing and releasing the hit 'I've Told Every Little Star'. The song was originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern and was first used in the 1932 production of 'Music In The Air'. That year Scott had a total of 3 top 20 hits. She also wrote some of her own music, unusual for the time, including 'Three Guesses' which was the B side of 'I've Told Every Little Star' The next year she recorded for both Canadian-American records and it’s sister label Congress records. She also appeared in 'Don't Knock The Twist' starring Chubby Checker singing Yessiree'.
Though she released several more singles over the next 3 years they were less and less successful. Her last chart appearance was 'Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed' released in January 1964, the same month the Beatles made their first chart appearance.
In 1965 she became a cast member of the TV rock show ‘Where the Action is’ which she co-hosted with singer Steve Alaimo. Scott's last recording, 'They Don't Know You', was released in 1968 on RCA records and Scott quit show business soon after to pursue studies in theology. She was an army medical laboratory technician for two years and later received a degree in Theology from Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary in Des Moines.
The Complete Hits of Linda Scott was released by Bay area Eric records and “I’ve Told Every Little Star” was included in director David Lynch’s film Mulholland Dr..
I Don't Know Why
Linda Scott Lyrics
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I love you like I do
I don't know why
I just do
I don't know why
You thrill me like you do
I don't know why
You just do
You never seem to want my romancing
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
I don't know why
I love you like I do
I don't know why
I just do
La da da da...
You never seem to want my romancing
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
I don't know why
I love you like I do
I don't know why
I just do
I don't know why
I just do
The song "I Don't Know Why" by Linda Scott is a classic love song that speaks to the confusing nature of love. Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly expresses her confusion over why she loves her partner so deeply. She doesn't understand why their relationship is so strong and why she feels such an intense physical attraction towards them.
The repetition of the phrase "I don't know why" creates a sense of frustration and desperation. The singer is grappling with the inexplicable feelings she has for her partner and can't seem to make sense of them. Despite her confusion, she knows that her love for her partner is real and strong. The line, "You never seem to want my romancing, the only time you hold me is when we're dancing," further highlights the singer's confusion and frustration, as she feels like their physical connection is limited to dancing.
Overall, "I Don't Know Why" is a classic love song that perfectly captures the complicated and often confusing nature of romantic love. It speaks to the heartache that can come with loving someone so deeply and not always understanding why.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
I am uncertain about the reason for my feelings
I love you like I do
I have intense emotions for you that I cannot explain
You thrill me like you do
Your actions and presence bring excitement and joy to me
You just do
Your behavior is a mystery to me, but it still affects me deeply
You never seem to want my romancing
You are not interested in my attempts at romantic gestures
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
Physical intimacy only occurs when we are engaging in a specific activity
La da da da...
Non-specific vocalization with no apparent meaning
I just do
I cannot offer a specific reason for my behavior or feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Ahlert, Roy Turk
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