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"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a 1968 popular song written and composed for singer Dionne Warwick by Burt Bacharach. Hal David wrote the lyrics. The song was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first Grammy Award. David's lyrics tell the story of a native of San Jose, California who, having failed to break into the entertainment field in Los Angeles, is set to return to her hometown. The song was released on the 1968 RIAA Certified Gold album Dionne Warwick in Valley of the Dolls. "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" was issued as the follow-up single to the double-sided hit "(Theme from) Valley of the Dolls"/ "I Say a Little Prayer" in April 1968. It became Warwick's third consecutive Top Ten song in the closing months of 1967 and into 1968, punctuating the most successful period of Warwick's recording career. The song peaked at #8 in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. It also charted highly in France, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Lebanon, Japan,and many other countries throughout the world. The single was one of the most successful of Warwick's international hits, selling over 3,500,000 copies worldwide. The flip-side of the single, "Let Me Be Lonely," also penned by Bacharach/David, charted in the Billboard Hot 100 as well and became one of many double-sided hits for Warwick.more »
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Do you know the way to San Jose?I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my wayDo you know the way to San Jose? I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San JoseL.A. is a great big freewayPut a hundred down and buy a carIn a week, maybe two, they'll make you a starWeeks turn into years. How quick they pass And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gasYou can really breathe in San JoseThey've got a lot of space. There'll be a place where I can stayI was born and raised in San JoseI'm going back to find some peace of mind in San JoseFame and fortune is a magnetIt can pull you far away from homeWith a dream in your heart you're never aloneDreams turn into dust and blow awayAnd there you are without a friend You pack your car and ride awayI've got lots of friends in San JoseDo you know the way to San Jose?L.A. is a great big freewayPut a hundred down and buy a carIn a week, maybe two, they'll make you a starWeeks turn into years. How quick they pass And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gasI've got lots of friends in San JoseDo you know the way to San Jose?Can't wait to get back to San Jose
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Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick (born Marie Dionne Warrick; December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health. more »
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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH, BURT F. BACHARACH
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a popular song styled in the genre of pop, R&B, and soul. |
Release DateIt was initially released on April 24, 1968, as a single from Warwick's album "Dionne Warwick in the Valley of the Dolls". |
Songwriter DuoThe song was written by the legendary songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David. |
Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song gained popularity and even charted at No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. |
Grammy AwardThe song earned Dionne Warwick her first Grammy Award in 1969 for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Performance, Female. |
Backstory"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" was reportedly written about Dionne's own experiences and feelings of insecurity about residing in California. |
Different VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in different genres. Versions exist in Spanish, French, and other languages. Some of the bands and artists who covered the song include The Carpenters, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Dionne herself made a salsa version of it in 1979. |
Cultural ReferencesThe city of San Jose, California, has frequently utilized the song in promotional materials. There's even a street in downtown San Jose, called Dionne Warwick Way, named after the singer. |
LongevityEven decades after its release, "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" is still deeply embedded in popular culture and is played on various oldies and adult contemporary radio stations today. |
Music VideoThough released before music videos became common, a retro-style animation video was later made featuring a trip through the landmarks of San Jose. |
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