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 in May 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.

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"
Single by Paul van Dyk featuring Saint Etienne
from the album Out There and Back
Released8 May 2000 (2000-05-08)[1]
GenreTrance[2]
Length3:49
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk singles chronology
"Another Way/Avenue"
(1999)		 "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"
(2000)		 "We Are Alive"
(2000)
Saint Etienne singles chronology
"How We Used to Live"
(2000)		 "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"
(2000)		 "Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)"
(2000)
Audio sample
"Paul Van Dyk - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"
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List of tracks

CD1: Deviant / DVNT36CDS (UK)
  1. Radio Mix 3:49
  2. PVD Mix 8:48
  3. Take A Break 6:25

CD2: Deviant / DVNT36CDR (UK)
  1. Vandit Mix 7:50
  2. Club Mix 4:52
  3. Original Mix 6:51

CD: Vandit/156 871-2 (Germany)
  1. Radio Mix 3:49
  2. Vandit Mix 7:49
  3. Club Mix 4:52
  4. PVD Mix 8:20
  5. Take A Break 6:09
  6. Original Mix 8:07
  • also released in the US (Mute/9129-2)

CD: Avex / AVTCDS-253 (Hong Kong)
  1. Radio Mix 3:49
  2. Vandit Mix 8:03
  3. PVD Mix 9:26
  4. Take A Break 6:39
  5. Club Mix 5:54
  6. Original Mix 8:44
  7. Vandit Mix 7:49
  8. Club Mix 4:52
  9. PVD Mix 8:20
  10. Take A Break 6:09
  11. Original Mix 8:07

12" Version - 1: Deviant / DVNT36X (UK)
  1. Vandit Mix [A] - 8:03
  2. Club Mix [B1] - 5:53
  3. Club Dub [B2] - 5:53

12" Version - 2: Deviant / DVNT36XR (UK)
  1. Original Mix [A] - 8:43
  2. Take A Break [B1] - 7:31
  3. Take A Break Dub [B2] - 7:15

2x12": Vandit / Vandit 003 (Germany)
  1. Vandit Mix [A] - 8:03
  2. PVD Mix [B] - 9:25
  3. Take A Break [C1] - 7:31
  4. Club Mix [C2] - 5:53
  5. Original Mix [D1] - 8:43
  6. Take A Break Dub [D2] - 7:15
  • also released in US (Mute/9129-0)

Charts
Chart (2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 57
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 32
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] 15
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 45
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 19
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] 82
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 7
UK Dance (OCC)[11] 1
UK Indie (OCC)[12] 3
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[13] 11

References
  1. "New Releases – For Week Starting May 8, 2000: Singles". Music Week. 6 May 2000. p. 23.
  2. Masterton, James (14 May 2000). "Week Ending May 20th 2000". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  3. Paoletta, Michael (24 June 2000). "Van Dyk's 'Out There' Soul on Mute". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 26. p. 67.
  4. "Issue 742" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 22. 27 May 2000. p. 15.
  6. "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne: Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  7. "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. "Paul van Dyk feat. Saint Etienne – Tell Me Why (The Riddle)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  10. "Paul van Dyk: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  11. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  12. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  13. "Hot Dance Music: Maxi-Singles Sales". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 22. 27 May 2000. p. 39.
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