"Tell Me Why" is a song released by Paul van Dyk

Paul van Dyk

Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...

 in collaboration with English indie dance band Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne (band)

Saint Etienne are an English Pop group comprising Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne.-History:Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs were childhood friends and former music journalists...

, with Sarah Cracknell

Sarah Cracknell

Sarah Cracknell is an English pop singer who fronts the band Saint Etienne and is known for her light, smooth singing voice. She is the daughter of Stanley Kubrick's first assistant director Derek Cracknell.-Career:...

 of the group on vocals. 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

UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

, it remains the highest charting single on the chart for both artists to date.

CD: Deviant / DVNT36CDS (UK)

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

Continuous-mixed tracks:

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

CD: Deviant / DVNT36CDR (UK)

1. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 7:49
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

Continuous-mixed tracks:

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)

Unedited remixes:

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

Continuous-mixed tracks:

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) - 8:21
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. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Vandit Mix) - 8:03
2. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Mix) - 5:53
3. "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" (Club Dub) - 5:53

2x12": Vandit / Vandit 003 (Germany)

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

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

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

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak position
Finland Singles Chart	15
German Singles Chart	45
German Dance Chart	1
Ireland Singles Chart	19
Switzerland Singles Chart	82
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	7
US Dance Chart	11