Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
Appearance
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" | ||||
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Single by Paul van Dyk featuring Saint Etienne | ||||
from the album Out There and Back | ||||
Released | 8 May 2000[1] | |||
Genre | Trance[2] | |||
Length | 3:49 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Paul van Dyk | |||
Paul van Dyk singles chronology | ||||
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Saint Etienne singles chronology | ||||
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Audio sample | ||||
"Paul Van Dyk - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" |
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" is a song by German DJ Paul van Dyk in collaboration with English indie dance band Saint Etienne, with Sarah Cracknell of the group on vocals.[3] Released on May 8, 2000, the song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, giving both acts their highest-charting UK hit. A music video was made along with the song that can be found on the Global DVD.
Track listings
[edit]- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Radio Mix) – 3:49
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) – 7:49
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) – 4:52
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD Mix) – 8:20
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break) – 6:09
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) – 8:07
UK CD1 and cassette single. Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36CDS, DVNT36CS[7][8]
[edit]- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Radio Mix) – 3:49
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD Mix) – 8:48
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break) – 6:25
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) – 7:50
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) – 4:52
- "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) – 6:51
- A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) – 8:03
- B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) – 5:53
- B2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Dub) – 5:53
- A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) – 8:43
- B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break) – 7:31
- B2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break Dub) – 7:15
- A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) – 8:03
- B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD Mix) – 9:25
- C1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break) – 7:31
- C2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) – 5:53
- D1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) – 8:43
- D2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break Dub) – 7:15
Charts
[edit]Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[13] | 57 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[14] | 32 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] | 15 |
Germany (GfK)[16] | 45 |
Ireland (IRMA)[17] | 19 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 82 |
UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 7 |
UK Dance (OCC)[20] | 1 |
UK Indie (OCC)[21] | 3 |
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[22] | 11 |
References
[edit]- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting May 8, 2000: Singles". Music Week. 6 May 2000. p. 23.
- ^ Masterton, James (14 May 2000). "Week Ending May 20th 2000". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Paoletta, Michael (24 June 2000). "Van Dyk's 'Out There' Soul on Mute". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 26. p. 67.
- ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (German maxi-CD single liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Universal Records, Vandit. 2000. 156 871-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Mute Records, Vandit. 2000. 9129-2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Australasian maxi-CD single liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Addiction Records. 2000. ADICT090CD.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (UK CD1 liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36CDS.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (UK cassette single sleeve). Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36CS.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (UK CD2 liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36CDR.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36X.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Paul van Dyk. Deviant Records, Vandit. 2000. DVNT36XR.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (German 2x12-inch single liner notes). Paul van Dyk. Vandit. 2000. 4014235280188.
Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (US 2×12-inch single sleeve). Paul van Dyk. Mute Records, Vandit. 2000. 9129-0.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Issue 742" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 22. 27 May 2000. p. 15.
- ^ "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne: Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Paul van Dyk: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. 27 May 2000. Retrieved 13 June 2023.