"I Know How" is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a

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in February 1970 via

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Background and reception

"I Know How" was recorded at the

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in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on December 23, 1969. The session was produced by the studio's owner, renowned country music producer

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. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session. "I Know How" reached number four on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles survey in 1970. The song became her seventeenth top ten single on the country chart. Additionally, the song peaked at number thirteen on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, ''

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'' (1970).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "I Know How" – 2:31 * "Journey to the End of My World" – 2:30

Charts

Weekly charts

References

1970 songs 1970 singles Decca Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Songs written by Loretta Lynn Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley {{1970s-country-song-stub