Liza Minnelli - I Don't Want To Know - Palladium 1986

If music is no longer lovely,
If laughter is no longer lilting,
If lovers are no longer loving,
Then I don't want to know.
If summer is no longer carefree,
If children are no longer singing,
If people are no longer happy,
Then I don't want to know.
Let me hide ev'ry truth from my eyes with the back of my hand,
Let me live in a world full of lies with my head in the sand.
For my memories all are exciting.
My memories all are enchanted,
My memories burn in my mead with a steady glow;
So if, my friends, if love is dead,
I don't want to know.

[@kitheskethharvey3576]

My God. I'd always championed this song, and Jerry Herman, against its unfair neglect. Deep down, however, a still small voice had said, Yeah, but what about the relentless three-four, the predictable modulations, the over-derivative cafe-chanson accompaniment? And then I stumbled upon this. Minnelli's grab-you-by-the-throat rubato and back-phrasing, her pinpoint gestures, her hold-your-breath restraint before finally opening up that enormous voice, her sheer acting, and that insane, bewildering, utterly arresting final modulation of key by the genius arranger - this, along with her Sally Bowles, is the highest art of a well-apprenticed thoroughbred at her carefully-crafted, yet magnificently-inspired best.

[@claudiasussman6984]

FABULOUS performance of Jerry Herman song from Dear World..Brava Liza! Beautiful intelligent lyrics..Most writers these days write/sing boring meaningless words,LOUDLY, just noise MINUS the subtlety..Haven't a clue to what good writing/performing's about-YOU thankfully understand precious, memorable words filling the emotions!

[@debbievogel3911]

We need this song in this DEAR WORLD right now. There are challenges that we're facing. Memories of great ideas and adventures in the past will get us through. Prayers to discovering a cure for this horrendous virus so we can have a great future. What a wonderful interpretation of I Don't Want to Know, Liza. Jerry Herman loved you and your family.

[@bradwatson1048]

Saw this concert when the tour hit Seattle, several months before it got filmed in London. I still say she was and is the greatest live performer I've had the good fortune to witness live. Utterly without equal.

[@glenmclaughlin2972]

Brilliant song by Mr Herman, sung brilliantly by Miss Minnelli, and a great arrangement, Pow! I was lucky enough to be at this concert x

[@leahsantavicca5323]

I suggest you hear Angela Lansbury sing it....enchanting...

[@JackieMerritt]

Wonderful song sung exactly as it should be!

[@bradly2007]

Crazy great smooth soaring Liza Minnelli performance is truly a magnificent Diva turn unlike any other, more one watches this amazing performance the more addictive it gets...Bravo Liza!

[@carmelowen6630]

What year was it? Splendid rendition ❤

[@Dianaemanuel]

Her voice was so full and warm in those days. A joy.

[@tonywilliams7711]

She is a national treasure. This shows why.

[@raymundoyanez3282]

WOW !!GREAT SONG AND AGREAT MOMENT HER VOICE !!WAS IN SUCH A GREAT SHAPE !!

[@pattibrooks1907]

Great video great song great singer actress person ! I love her songs music !

[@DorisDayFanatic]

Brilliant! Love this arrangement.

[@1luckyccmom]

The one and only!

[@ajgroelant]

she does this so well amazing

[@mrspatrickcampbell]

This brings back memories for us! We were given this video in July 1986 by a hot number we were 'seeing' while at the same time our gorgeous horse-hung husband was about to divorce us!

[@videosofmikey]

Omg that comment was a journey!

[@LizaFan]

Well then.

[@bradly2007]

Wow, what a memory...

[@splashpont]

Was this the Manhattan venue, 14th Street, and later a disco?

[@raymundoyanez3282]

??????????😳

[@smurf902]

SIMPLY BRILLIANT

[@jackcarr1860]

bona fide star in the highest echelon. Brava!

[@ajgroelant]

liza at her best!!!! Great song

[@lschtupak]

I love this song

[@magicchandelier]

She is bright. So cute sad this song

[@jasonlemoine2074]

I like how she toned down the Lizaness for this song

[@billsullivan4282]

Liza, you're wonderful! Want to move in to my house and eat lunch with me?