Tell Me Why (The Riddle) Explained

Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
Cover:	Tell Me Why (The Riddle) cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Paul van Dyk featuring Saint Etienne
Album:	Out There and Back
Released:	^[1]
Genre:	Trance^[2]
Length:	3:49
Label:	Universal Vandit
Producer:	Paul van Dyk
Chronology:	Paul van Dyk
Prev Title:	Another Way/Avenue
Prev Year:	1999
Next Title:	We Are Alive
Next Year:	2000

"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.

Track listings

German, US, and Australasian maxi-CD single^{[4] [5] [6]}

1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (radio mix) – 3:49
2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit mix) – 7:49
3. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (club mix) – 4:52
4. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD mix) – 8:20
5. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) – 6:09
6. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (original mix) – 8:07

UK CD1 and cassette single^{[7] [8]}

1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (radio mix) – 3:49
2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD mix) – 8:48
3. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) – 6:25

UK CD2^[9]

1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit mix) – 7:50
2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (club mix) – 4:52
3. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (original mix) – 6:51

UK 12-inch single 1^[10]

A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit mix) – 8:03

B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (club mix) – 5:53

B2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (club dub) – 5:53

UK 12-inch single 2^[11]

A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (original mix) – 6:51

B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) – 6:25

B2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break dub) – 7:15

US 2×12-inch single^[12]

A1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit mix) – 8:03

B1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PVD mix) – 9:25

C1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) – 7:31

C2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (club mix) – 5:53

D1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (original mix) – 8:07

D2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break dub) – 7:15

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[13]	32
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)^[14]	11

Notes and References

1. New Releases – For Week Starting May 8, 2000: Singles. Music Week. 23. 6 May 2000.
2. Web site: Week Ending May 20th 2000. Masterton. James. James Masterton. Chart Watch UK. 14 May 2000. 21 February 2023.
3. Van Dyk's 'Out There' Soul on Mute. Paoletta. Michael. Billboard. 112. 26. 67. 24 June 2000.
4. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. German maxi-CD single liner notes. Universal Records, Vandit. 156 871-2.
5. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. US maxi-CD single liner notes. Mute Records, Vandit. 9129-2.
6. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. Australasian maxi-CD single liner notes. Addiction Records. ADICT090CD.
7. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK CD1 liner notes. Deviant Records, Vandit. DVNT36CDS.
8. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK cassette single sleeve. Deviant Records, Vandit. DVNT36CS.
9. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK CD2 liner notes. Deviant Records, Vandit. DVNT36CDR.
10. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Deviant Records, Vandit. DVNT36X.
11. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Deviant Records, Vandit. DVNT36XR.
12. Tell Me Why (The Riddle). Paul van Dyk. 2000. UK 2×12-inch single sleeve. Mute Records, Vandit. 9129-0.
13. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 17. 22. 15. 27 May 2000.
14. Dance Singles Sales. Billboard. 27 May 2000. subscription. 13 June 2023.