Tell Me Why (The Riddle)

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"How We Used to Live" (2000)	"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (2000)	"Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)" (2000)
"Paul Van Dyk - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"

"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.^[1] 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.

Track listing

CD: Deviant / DVNT36CDS (UK)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Radio Mix) - 3:49

Continuous-mixed tracks:

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PvD Mix) - 8:20
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) - 6:25

CD: Deviant / DVNT36CDR (UK)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 7:49
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 4:52
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) - 6:51

CD: Vandit / 156 871-2 (Germany)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Radio Mix) - 3:49

Continuous-mixed tracks:

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 7:49
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 4:52
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PvD Mix) - 8:20
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) - 6:09
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) - 8:07

also released in the US (Mute / 9129-2)

CD: Avex / AVTCDS-253 (Hong Kong)

Unedited remixes:

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Radio Mix) - 3:49
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 8:03
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PvD Mix) - 9:26
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) - 6:39
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 5:54
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) - 8:44

Continuous-mixed tracks:

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 7:49
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 4:52
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PvD Mix) - 8:21
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) - 6:09
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) - 8:07

12": Deviant / DVNT36X (UK)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 8:03
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 5:53
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Dub) - 5:53

12" Version - 2

Original Mix [A]
Take a Break Mix [B1]
Take a Break Dub [B2]

2x12": Vandit / Vandit 003 (Germany)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 8:03
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (PvD Mix) - 8:20

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take a Break) - 7:31
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 5:53
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Original Mix) - 8:43
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Take A Break Dub) - 7:15

also released in the US (Mute / 9129-0)

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart^[2]	57
Finland Singles Chart	15
German Singles Chart	45
German Dance Chart	1
Ireland Singles Chart	19
Switzerland Singles Chart	82
UK Singles Chart	7
UK Dance Chart	1
US Dance Chart	11

References

↑ Michael Paoletta (24 June 2000), Van Dyk's 'Out There' Soul On Mute, Billboard
↑ ARIA Report 742. Retrieved 2013-1-13

Paul van Dyk

Studio albums	45 RPM Seven Ways Out There and Back Reflections In Between Evolution The Politics of Dancing 3

Remix albums	Re-Reflections Hands on in Between (R)Evolution: The Remixes The Politics of Dancing 3 (Remixes)

Singles	"Beautiful Place" "Forbidden Fruit" "Words" "For an Angel" "Another Way/Avenue" "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" "We Are Alive" "Nothing But You" "Time of Our Lives" / "Connected" "Crush" "Wir Sind Wir" "The Other Side" "White Lies" "Let Go" "For an Angel 2009" "Home" "Verano" "Eternity" "The Ocean" "I Don't Deserve You" "We Are One 2013" "We Are Tonight" "Come With Me (We Are One 2014)" "Only In A Dream" "Guardian" "Louder" "What We're Livin For" "For You" "Lights"

Related articles	Discography Vandit In Between Tour Trance

Saint Etienne

Sarah Cracknell Bob Stanley Pete Wiggs Gerard Johnson Ian Catt

Studio albums	Foxbase Alpha So Tough Tiger Bay Good Humor Sound of Water Finisterre Tales from Turnpike House Words and Music by Saint Etienne

Soundtracks	The Misadventures of Saint Etienne What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?

Compilations	You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone Fairy Tales from Saint Etienne Too Young to Die – Singles 1990-1995 Casino Classics Continental Fairfax High Interlude Smash the System: Singles and More Travel Edition 1990–2005 London Conversations

Fanclub compilations	I Love to Paint Built on Sand Asleep at the Wheels of Steel Nice Price Boxette A Glimpse of Stocking

EPs	Xmas 93 Reserection Places to Visit Up the Wooden Hills

Singles	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" "Kiss and Make Up" "Nothing Can Stop Us" "Join Our Club" "Avenue" "You're in a Bad Way" "Hobart Paving" "Who Do You Think You Are" "Pale Movie" "Like a Motorway" "Hug My Soul" "He's on the Phone" "Sylvie" "The Bad Photographer" "How We Used to Live" "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" "Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)" "Boy is Crying" "Action" "Shower Scene" "Soft Like Me" "Stars Above Us" "A Good Thing" "Stars Above Us" "Burnt Out Car" "Method of Modern Love" "Tonight" "I've Got Your Music"

Related articles	Discography List of songs recorded by Saint Etienne AS Saint-Étienne Heavenly Records Creation Records Sub Pop Mantra Records Sanctuary Records

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