"Tell Me" is a 1998 song by British singer

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, released as the second single from her debut album, ''

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''. It reached number 28 on the UK charts, which compared to her previous single was a commercial failure.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote that the song "has a stompin' alterna-rock attack that allows Myers to flex her quivering, melodramatic vocal style to maximum effect." He added further that producer

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's "pop savvy is evident in a mix that counters the forceful guitar/drum execution with cushiony keyboards and a spree of fluttering sitar lines. Holding everything together is a sticky

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that picks up to an anthemic pace by the track's close. In fact, it's easy to see a sea of punters chanting and punching the air in unison during a live performance of this hit-bound gem." Gerald Martinez from ''

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'' described it as "a whimsical song where she imagines she is the person making love to her."

Versions

# LP Version - 5:04 # Radio Edit (LP Edit) - 4:03 # Alternative Radio Remix - 6:31 # Alternative Radio Edit - 3:46 #

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Club Mix - 7:39 (promo)

Charts

References

1998 singles 1997 songs Universal Records singles Songs written by Billie Myers {{1990s-pop-song-stub