Do You Know the Way to San Jose cover

Do You Know the Way to San Jose

Dionne Warwick · 1968

6 min · 2 tracks · soul

A smooth blend of pop and soul infused with lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals.

Do You Know the Way to San Jose is a single by Dionne Warwick, released in 1968. A smooth blend of pop and soul infused with lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals. 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The title track has since become one of Warwick's signature songs, influencing numerous artists and being covered widely, highlighting its lasting impact on the pop music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Do You Know the Way to San Jose sound like?

A smooth blend of pop and soul infused with lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals. Rooted in soul.

What makes Do You Know the Way to San Jose by Dionne Warwick notable?

'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The title track has since become one of Warwick's signature songs, influencing numerous artists and being covered widely, highlighting its lasting impact on the pop music landscape. By 1968, Dionne Warwick was already an established artist, building on the success of her previous albums. 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' marked her continued evolution in sound, following her breakthrough hit 'Walk On By' from 1964. This album further solidified Warwick's reputation as a leading figure in the pop and soul genres.

How many songs are on Do You Know the Way to San Jose?

Do You Know the Way to San Jose has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·6:25

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do You Know the Way to San José Standout 2:50
  • 2 Let Me Be Lonely Standout 3:35

Release Date

April 1, 1968

Genre

soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

6 min 25 sec