"Don't Tell Me Now" is a song recorded by Australian rock band Mental As Anything, released in 1987 through the label CBS Records.[2] It was released as the third and final single from the bands sixth studio album Mouth to Mouth. The song peaked at number 36 on the ARIA Charts and stayed in the charts for 20 weeks.[3] It was written by Mental As Anything guitarist Martin Plaza.
| "Don't Tell Me Now" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Mental As Anything | ||||
| from the album Mouth to Mouth | ||||
| B-side | "I'm Glad (Unexpected Version)" | |||
| Released | September 1987[1] | |||
| Studio | Rhinoceros Studios | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop | |||
| Length | 3:58 6:46 (Extended Mix) | |||
| Label | CBS Records Columbia Records Epic Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martin Plaza | |||
| Producer(s) | Richard Gottehrer | |||
| Mental As Anything singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Don't Tell Me Now" on YouTube | ||||
Track listings
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Tell Me Now" | Martin Plaza | 3:58 |
| 2. | "I'm Glad" (Unexpected Version) | Peter O'Doherty | 3:18 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Tell Me Now (Extended Mix)" | Martin Plaza | 6:46 |
| 2. | "Don't Tell Me Now" | Martin Plaza | 3:58 |
| 3. | "I'm Glad (Unexpected Version)" | Peter O'Doherty | 3:18 |
Personnel
edit- Martin Plaza – lead vocals, guitar
- Wayne de Lisle – drums
- Reg Mombassa – guitar, vocals
- Greedy Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, harmonica
- Peter O'Doherty – bass guitar, vocals
Charts
edit| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Australian Music Report)[4] | 36 |
References
edit- ^ Mental As Anything - Don't Tell Me Now/I'm Glad (Unexpected Version) at 45cat
- ^ Mental As Anything - Don't Tell Me Now at Australian Charts
- ^ Mental As Anything - Don't Tell Me Now at Australian Music Database
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 198. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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