I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That

About I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That

"I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" is a hit song from British performer Elton John's 1988 album, Reg Strikes Back. The song was written by John and his long-time songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. The song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1988, only kept off the top position with Monkey by George Michael becoming John's highest charting hit of the 1980s in the US. The song also became John's eighth number-one on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, the song topped the RPM Top Singles chart, giving John his 12th chart-topper in that country. The song describes someone ending a relationship due to not feeling exclusive and important to their partner. The song was regularly played by John in concert during the 1990s, before he retired it in 2000. There is also a 12" extended remix single of the song by Shep Pettibone released on vinyl during the song's initial release period. This remix appears on the CD box set compilation, To Be Continued..., released in 1990. The Just-Elton-and-His-piano mix of the song is also available (on the reissued 1999 version of the Reg Strikes Back album). more »