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"Tell Me"
Song

"Tell Me" is a 1995 song by the duo, Groove Theory. The duo consisted of vocalist Amel Larrieux and producer Bryce Wilson. It reached its peak of #5 on the Hot 100, and was the 65th and 58th most successful song on the American pop charts in 1995 and 1996 respectively. The song was the duo's biggest international success. It was a hit in Australia, peaking at #6 on ARIA singles chart for three weeks in February 1996.[5] "Tell Me" was certified gold in Australia,[6] and was placed at #55 on the highest-selling singles of 1996 Australian chart.[6] The single also peaked at #31 in the UK,[7] and #14 in New Zealand.[8]

Music video

The music video directed by Hype Williams begins with Amel Larrieux and Bryce Wilson in a recording studio. Amel is singing into the microphone, whilst Bryce is producing behind the studio panel. In other scenes, Amel bops in front a city skyline. In between scenes are transitional shots, which feature either the face of Amel singing or Bryce nodding.

Charts

Weekly charts

1995/1996 Position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[5] 6
New Zealand (Official New Zealand Music Chart)[8] 14
UK Singles Chart[7] 31
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[9] 5
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream[9] 21
U.S. Rhythmic Top 40[9] 2
U.S. Hot R&B Singles & Tracks[9] 3
U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[9] 2

Year-end charts

1995 Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[10] 65
1996 Position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[6] 55
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[11] 58

References

  1. ^ "GROOVE THEORY - TELL ME LYRICS". Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Groove Theory - Tell Me at Discogs". Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  3. ^ "TELL ME Lyrics - GROOVE THEORY". Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  4. ^ "RIAA - Gold and Platinum Searchable Database". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  5. ^ a b "australian-charts.com > Groove Theory - Tell Me (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Official Charts > Groove Theory". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  8. ^ a b "charts.org.nz > Groove Theory - Tell Me (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Groove Theory". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1995". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1996". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
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