Don't Answer Me
Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project
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Composer and Song Origin"Don't Answer Me" is a track by the British progressive rock band "The Alan Parsons Project". The music is composed by Alan Parsons and the song is written by Eric Woolfson.
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Album IdentificationThe song is featured in the album "Ammonia Avenue", which was released in 1984. This album was the seventh studio album by 'The Alan Parsons Project'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it the final time Alan Parsons made it into the top 20 singles chart in America.
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Music Video"Don't Answer Me" is noted for its animated music video, which follows a comic book style. This animated video was one of the first of its kind.
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British ChartIn the UK, "Don't Answer Me" climbed to the 58th position in the UK Singles Chart in March 1984.
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Unique StyleThis track stands out due to its distinctive Phil Spector influenced "Wall of Sound" technique. This solidifies 'The Alan Parsons Project' as a band that used its variety of styles to create unique tracks.
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Lyrics FocusThe lyrics of "Don't Answer Me" tells the tale of a man who is in desperate love, pleading for his lover not to confront him with rejection.
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Notable RecognitionAlthough many of 'The Alan Parsons Project' are viewed as album-oriented tracks, "Don't Answer Me" is recognized as one of their most successful radio hits.
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Instrumental ElementsThe song contains lush orchestral arrangements, a strong rhythm section, and soulful, heartfelt lyrics, making it a classic signature song of the band.
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Music PersonnelSome members of the band apart from Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson includes Ian Bairnson on guitars, David Paton on bass and vocals, and Chris Rainbow contributing backing vocals.
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