"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 theBillboard Hot 100 chart in August 1988, becoming John's biggest hit of the 80's there (kept out of the top spot by fellow British singer and vocal collaboratorGeorge Michael's hit single "Monkey"). The song also became John's eighth #1 on the adult contemporary chart.[1]
The song describes a lovers' relationship breaking up. The song was regularly played by John in concert during the 1990s, before he retired it in 2000.[2]
There is also a 12" extended remix single of the song by Shep Pettibone released on vinyl during the song's initial release period. This remix appears on theCD box set compilation, To Be Continued..., released in 1990. The Just-Elton-and-His-piano mix of the song is also available (on the reissued 1999 version of the Reg Strikes Back album).
Contents[]
Track listings[edit][]
- 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" (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix) — 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" — 3:48
- "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That" (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix) — 7:16
Personnel[edit][]
- Elton John: piano, vocals
- Davey Johnstone: acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Fred Mandel: synthesizers
- Charlie Morgan: drums
- Dee Murray: backing vocals
- Nigel Olsson: backing vocals
- David Paton: bass
Charts[edit][]
| Chart (1988) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart[3] | 24 |
| Austrian Singles Chart[3] | 6 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart[3] | 19 |
| German Singles Chart[4] | 22 |
| Irish Singles Chart[5] | 25 |
| Swiss Singles Chart[3] | 10 |
| UK Singles Chart[6] | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[7] | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks[7] | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[7] | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[7] | 13 |