About The Song
“If You Don’t Know Me by Now” is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1972. It was later covered by Simply Red in 1988 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the U.S. Hot 100 on July 15, 1989, and peaking at number two in the UK Singles Chart. The song is a soul ballad that talks about the importance of trust and understanding in a relationship. The lyrics convey the message that if two people have been together for a long time, they should know each other well enough to trust each other and work through any issues that arise. Simply Red performed the song live at the Sydney Opera House during their Farewell Tour in 2010. They also performed the song in Hamburg during their 14-month tour, which took in 131 shows to 1.5 million people.