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Who sang You Don't Know My Name?

Alicia Keys released the song You Don't Know My Name. Date of release: 2003.

Release date: 2003

Duration: 06:7

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The protagonist is very interested in her partner, but he doesn't even know her name. She dreams of a date with him and wonders if he will ever notice her. She even takes the risk of calling him pretending to be a waitress at his favorite coffee shop in hopes of getting his attention. But even though she feels a strong connection, she is frustrated that he still doesn't seem to know who she is.

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Alicia Keys - Short Biography

Alicia Keys is an accomplished American musician, known for her prowess as a singer, songwriter and pianist. Her passion for music began at an early age, as she started writing songs at the age of 12. Keys was signed to Columbia Records at the age of 15, and then to Arista Records. Her first album, Songs in A Minor, released in 2001, sold over 12 million copies worldwide, propelling her to the forefront of the music scene. Her talent was recognized with nine Grammy Awards, and her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, was both a critical and commercial success.

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"You Don't Know My Name" is a popular track from Alicia Keys' second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys," released in 2003. The song was co-written by Keys, Kanye West and Harold Lilly and produced by Keys and West. It features a sample of the 1975 song "Let Me Prove My Love to You" by The Main Ingredient. The first single was released on November 10, 2003 by J Records.

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