I Don't Know How to Love Him
Yvonne EllimanReported release: 1970Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Elliman's original version from "Jesus Christ Superstar" gained popularity alongside Helen Reddy's cover.
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Yvonne Elliman developed from Hawaiian group singing and London folk-club performances into the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. She then combined solo albums with backing vocals for Eric Clapton. Her 1970s repertoire included Love Me and If I Can't Have You, both connected with the Bee Gees' songwriting circle.
Yvonne Elliman - AllMusic biography
Read Hawaii/London development, Jesus Christ Superstar role, Clapton work, Love Me and Saturday Night Fever-era recording history. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Reported release: 1970Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Elliman's original version from "Jesus Christ Superstar" gained popularity alongside Helen Reddy's cover.
View background statusYvonne Elliman developed from Hawaiian group singing and London folk-club performances into the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. She then combined solo albums with backing vocals for Eric Clapton....
View background statusWritten by the Bee Gees for "Saturday Night Fever," the song was inspired by unrequited love.
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.