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.

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)"
Single by Paul van Dyk featuring Saint Etienne
from the album Out There and Back
Released	11 July 2000
Genre	Trance
Length	3:49
Label	Vandit (Germany) - 156 871 Deviant (UK)- DVNT36 Mute (U.S.) - 9129
Songwriter(s)	Paul van Dyk, Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs
Producer(s)	Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk singles chronology
"Another Way/Avenue" (1999) "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (2000) "We Are Alive" (2000)
Saint Etienne singles chronology
"How We Used to Live" (2000) "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (2000) "Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)" (2000)
Audio sample
"Paul Van Dyk - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" file help

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)

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

CD: Deviant / DVNT36CDR (UK)

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

CD: Vandit / 156 871-2 (Germany)

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

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

CD: Avex / AVTCDS-253 (Hong Kong)

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

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

12": Deviant / DVNT36X (UK)

1. Vandit Mix [A] - 8:03
2. Club Mix [B1] - 5:53
3. Club Dub [B2] - 5:53

12": Deviant / DVNT36XR (UK)

1. Original Mix [A] - 8:43
2. Take a Break [B1] - 7:31
3. Take a Break Dub [B2] - 7:15

12": Deviant / DVNT36XP (UK)

1. Original Mix [A] - 8:43
2. PvD Mix [B] - 9:25

12": Deviant / DVNT36X(P) (UK)

1. PvD Mix [A] - 9:25
2. Original Mix [AA] - 8:07

12": Deviant / DVNT36XPV2 (UK)

1. Original Mix [A] - 8:43

2x12": Vandit / Vandit 003 (Germany)

1. Vandit Mix [A] - 8:03
2. PvD Mix [B] - 9:25

1. Take a Break [C1] - 7:31
2. Club Mix [C2] - 5:53
3. Original Mix [D1] - 8:43
4. Take a Break Dub [D2] - 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

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