Don't Tell Me No
The Cars
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It's my party, you can come It's my party, have some fun It's my dream, have a laugh It's my life, have a half, well Don't tell me no Don't tell me no Don't tell me no Don't tell me no Don't tell me no Don't tell me no (I like it when you tell me slow) It's my transition, it's my play It's my phone call to beta ray It's my hopscotch, light the torch It's my downtime, feel the scorch, well Don't tell me no Don't tell me no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no (I don't like it when you tell me no) It's my ambition, it's my joke It's my teardrop, emotional smoke It's my mercy, it's my plan I want to go to futureland, well Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no (I like it when you tell me slow) Don't tell me no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no, no, no, no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me, I don't want to know) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no, no, no, ay (don't tell me no) Don't tell me no (Don't tell me no) Don't tell me no, no (don't tell me no, no, don't tell me no) Don't tell me no Don't tell me no (don't tell me, you have to go, don't tell me no)
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Release Facts"Don't Tell Me No" is a song by American rock band The Cars, from their second studio album, "Candy-O", released in 1979.
- Despite being popular among fans, "Don't Tell Me No" was never released as a single.
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Band FactsThe Cars were known for blending new wave, pop rock, and power pop elements in their music, a style evidenced in "Don't Tell Me No".
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Songwriting FactsThe song, like many of The Cars' hits, was written by Ric Ocasek, the band's lead vocalist, and guitar player.
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Album FactsThe album "Candy-O" on which the song "Don't Tell Me No" appears reached No.3 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its commercial success.
- The album was also certified quadruple platinum in the United States, indicating sales of over 4 million copies.
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Live Performance Facts"Don't Tell Me No" was regularly included in The Cars' live shows, showing its popularity among both the band and their fans.
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Legacy FactsDespite not reaching the same commercial success as many of The Cars' hit singles, "Don't Tell Me No" remains a beloved fan favourite for its catchy rhythms and Ocasek's distinctive vocals.
- After the passing of Ric Ocasek in 2019, "Don't Tell Me No", along with his other creations, was celebrated as a vital contribution to the classic American rock scene.
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Cover Song Facts"Don't Tell Me No" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, showcasing its enduring appeal in the music industry.
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