Tell Me (Groove Theory song)
1995 single by Groove Theory
"Tell Me" is a song by American R&B duo Groove Theory from their debut album, Groove Theory (1995). The track is a cover of Rhythm-N-Bass' 1993 song "Tell Me (If You Want Me Too)", which was also produced by Bryce Wilson. The song contains an interpolation of Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long" which itself interpolates Keni Burke's "Risin' to the Top".
Released as a single in June 1995, "Tell Me" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 in Australia and Canada, peaking at numbers six and eight, respectively. The single also peaked at number 14 in New Zealand and number 31 in both Iceland and the United Kingdom. "Tell Me" is certified gold in Australia and the United States and silver in the United Kingdom.
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Tell Me", directed by Daniela Federici, begins with Amel Larrieux and Bryce Wilson in a recording studio. Larrieux sings into the microphone, whilst Wilson produces behind the studio panel. Larrieux bops in front a city skyline in other scenes. In between scenes are transitional shots, which feature either Larrieux singing or Wilson nodding.
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