Knees of My Heart

Album: Riddles In The Sand (1984)
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Songfacts®:

  • Buffett explained: "I borrowed this line from a letter Sir Walter Raleigh wrote to the Queen Of England begging forgiveness for some piratical activity. It sounded more like the title of a Motown tune, and I couldn't pass it up. I hope Sir Walter didn't turn over in his grave." >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Ken - LaSalle, Canada
  • Buffett wrote this with his Coral Reefer Band keyboardist Michael Utley and songwriter Will Jennings ("Up Where We Belong," "My Heart Will Go On").

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  • B.l. from Barry, TxThis is a great little Calypso-flavored number, but I'd love to know the wisdom behind "Love In the Library."
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