Tell Me (Groove Theory song)

"Tell Me" is a song by American R&B duo Groove Theory from their eponymous debut album Groove Theory (1995). The duo consisted of vocalist Amel Larrieux and producer Bryce Wilson. It peaked at number five on the US Billboard 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 number six on the ARIA singles chart for three weeks in February 1996.[1] "Tell Me" was certified gold in Australia,[2] and was placed at number 55 on the highest-selling singles of the 1996 Australian chart.[2] The single also peaked at number 31 in the UK,[3] and number 14 in New Zealand.[4]

"Tell Me"
Single by Groove Theory
from the album Groove Theory
ReleasedSeptember 5, 1995
Recorded1994
GenreR&B
Length3:56
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux, Darryl Brown, Rick James
Producer(s)Bryce Wilson
Groove Theory singles chronology
"Tell Me"
(1995)		 "Keep Tryin'"
(1996)

In 2003, Raymond & Co wrote Playing Games which was melodically inspired by Tell Me. In 2017, Australian singer Starley wrote "Touch Me", which was also heavily inspired by "Tell Me".[5]

Music video

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

AXSHN version

On June 9, 2017, production group AXSHN released a version of the song featuring Mexican singer Sofia Reyes.[6] Erica Russell from PopCrush described it as a "throbbing tropical dance banger". The reviewer also highlighted Reyes' voice, writing "Sofia's smooth, sultry vocals beckon to the dance floor like the reflection of the moon sparkling against the Caribbean Sea".[7]

Charts

Weekly charts
1995/1996 Position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 14
UK Singles Chart[3] 31
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 5
US Top 40 Mainstream[8] 21
US Rhythmic Top 40[8] 2
US Hot R&B Singles & Tracks[8] 3
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[8] 2

Year-end charts
Chart (1995) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 65
Chart (1996) Position
Australia (ARIA)[2] 55
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 58

References
  1. "australian-charts.com > Groove Theory - Tell Me (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  2. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. "Official Charts > Groove Theory". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  4. "charts.nz > Groove Theory - Tell Me (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. "STARLEY Releases Highly Anticipated Follow Up Single 'Touch Me' On Tinted Records". Amnplify. June 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  6. "Tell Me (feat. Sofia Reyes) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  7. Russell, Erica (8 June 2017). "AXSHN and Sofia Reyes Give Groove Theory's 'Tell Me' a Tropical Twist". PopCrush. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  8. "Groove Theory". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  9. "Billboard Top 100 - 1995". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  10. "Billboard Top 100 - 1996". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
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