I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That
Encyclopedia
"I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" is a hit song from British
performer Elton John
's 1988 album, Reg Strikes Back
. The song was written by John and his long-time songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin
. The song reached #30 on the UK Singles Chart
. It fared better in the United States
, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart in August of 1988, kept out of the top spot by fellow British singer (and vocal collaborator) George Michael
's hit single, "Monkey". The song also became John's eighth #1 on the adult contemporary
chart. There is also a 12" extended single of the song released on vinyl during the song's initial release period; this remix appears on the CD
box set compilation, To Be Continued...
, released in 1990. The song describes a lovers' relationship breaking up. According to the music video, he plays a Roland piano.
The song was regularly played by John in concert during the 1990s, before he retired it in 2000.
12" maxi
CD maxi
United Kingdom
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performer Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
's 1988 album, Reg Strikes Back
Reg Strikes Back
Reg Strikes Back is the twenty-first studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1988. It was his self-proclaimed comeback album, and his own way of fighting back against bad press. The "Reg" in Reg Strikes Back refers to Elton John's birth name, Reginald Kenneth Dwight. This...
. The song was written by John and his long-time songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
. The song reached #30 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 fared better in the United States
United States
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, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart in August of 1988, kept out of the top spot by fellow British singer (and vocal collaborator) George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
's hit single, "Monkey". The song also became John's eighth #1 on the adult contemporary
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
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chart. There is also a 12" extended single of the song released on vinyl during the song's initial release period; this remix appears on the CD
Compact Disc
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box set compilation, To Be Continued...
To Be Continued
To Be Continued... is a 4 CD/4 cassette box set detailing Elton John's music from his days with Bluesology to the then-present day. Four new songs were recorded for the box set...
, released in 1990. The song describes a lovers' relationship breaking up. According to the music video, he plays a Roland piano.
The song was regularly played by John in concert during the 1990s, before he retired it in 2000.
Track listings
7" single- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" — 4:32
- "Rope Around a Fool" — 3:46
12" maxi
- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" (remix) — 7:20
- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" — 4:32
- "Rope Around a Fool" — 3:46
CD maxi
- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" — 4:33
- "Rope Around a Fool" — 3:49
- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" (extended mix) — 7:20
Personnel
- Elton John: piano, vocals, Roland Electric Piano
- Davey Johnstone: acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Fred Mandel: synthesizers
- Charlie Morgan: drums
- Dee Murray: backing vocals
- Nigel Olsson: backing vocals
- David Patton: bass
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 24 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 19 |
| German Singles Chart | 22 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 25 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 10 |
| UK Singles Chart | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 13 |