Tell Me Why

Paul van Dyk

About Tell Me Why

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" is a song released by Paul van Dyk in collaboration with English indie dance band Saint Etienne, with Sarah Cracknell of the group on vocals. A music video (filmed 28 May 2000) was made along with the song that can be found on the Global DVD. Peaking at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, it remains the highest charting single on the chart for both artists to date.


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2000
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Tell me why, tell me why 

Wonder if I could open my heart again (if I could, if I could, if I could) 
Ask me why I feel like at start again 
Wonder if I could open my heart again (heart again, heart again) 
Ask me why I feel like at start again 

The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 

Tell me why, tell me why 
Tell me why, tell me why 

The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 

The morning comes 
I can't understand the reason 
And snow the is falling (tell me why) 
The morning comes 
I can't understand the reason 
And snow the is falling (tell me why)

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Paul van Dyk

Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk (born (1971-12-16)16 December 1971) is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer. One of the first true Superstar DJs, Paul van Dyk was one of the first artists to receive a Grammy nomination in the newly added category of Best Dance/Electronic album for his 2004 release Reflections. He was named the World's No. 1 DJ in both 2005 and 2006, something less than a handful of DJs have ever achieved. Paul van Dyk is the only DJ to hold a spot in the World's Top 10 DJs since 1998. He is also the first DJ to be named No. 1 by Mixmag in 2005. As of 2007, he sold over 4.5 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Sarah Jane Cracknell, Paul Van Dyk, Bob Stanley, Peter Stewart Wiggs

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Tell Me Why" is a track in the electronic dance music genre.
Album Information
The song "Tell Me Why" is from the album "Seven Ways", released in 1996 by Paul Van Dyk.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between Paul Van Dyk and Saint Etienne. Saint Etienne is an English band that contributed vocals to the track.
Remixes
"Tell Me Why" is also known for its various remix versions, which is a common thing in the electronic dance music industry.
Recognition
The song helped solidify Paul Van Dyk's standing as one of the pioneers of the trance genre and one of the early icons of electronic dance music.
Notable Chart Performance
The single, upon its release, did quite well and was popular on several music charts.
Track Length
The original mix of "Tell Me Why" is about 5 minutes and 48 seconds long, a fairly common length for electronic dance music tracks.
Paul van Dyk Background
Paul Van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer, and musician. He is one of the most successful electronic music artists of all time, having sold millions of albums worldwide and been voted the world's No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine in 2005 and 2006.
Unique Feature
This song is unique because it combines electronic music with elements of pop, showcasing Paul Van Dyk's versatility as a producer.
Legacy
"Tell Me Why" is considered a classic in the dance music world and continues to be popular more than two decades after its release.

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