Tell Me (Groove Theory song)

"Tell Me"
Single by Groove Theory
from the album Groove Theory
Released September 5, 1995
Recorded 1994
Genre R&B,[1] hip hop,[2] pop[3]
Length 3:56
Label Epic
Writer(s) Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux, D. Brown, Rick James
Producer(s) Bryce Wilson
Certification Gold (RIAA)[4]
Groove Theory singles chronology
"Tell Me"
(1995)		 "Keep Tryin'"
(1996)

"Tell Me" is a 1995 song by the duo, Groove Theory. The duo consists 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. The song was the duo's biggest international success. It was a hit in Australia, peaking at #6 on ARIA singles chart the week of December 3, 1995. However, the song could only make the 1996 end of year chart, sitting at #55.

Music video

The music video 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 Position
Australia ARIA Chart [5] 6
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[6] 5
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream[6] 21
U.S. Rhythmic Top 40[6] 2
U.S. Hot R&B Singles & Tracks[6] 3
U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[6] 2

Year-end charts

1995 Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[7] 65
1996 Position
Australia ARIA Chart [5] 55
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[8] 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. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARIA_Charts
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Groove Theory". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1995". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1996". Retrieved 3 October 2014.