I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That
"I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" | ||||
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Single by Elton John | ||||
from the album Reg Strikes Back | ||||
B-side | "Rope Around a Fool" | |||
Released | 1988 | |||
Genre | Dance[1] | |||
Length | 4:33 (album version) 3:58 (single version) | |||
Label | ||||
Composer(s) | Elton John | |||
Lyricist(s) | Bernie Taupin | |||
Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
Elton John singles chronology | ||||
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"I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" is a song by English musician Elton John from his 21st studio album Reg Strikes Back (1988), released as the lead single of the album. The track was written by John and his long-time songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin.
Upon its release in 1988, the song peaked at number two on the US
Live performances
When John played this song with the band on his concerts, the intro had different arrangements as he regularly played it in his tours during the
Critical reception
American magazine
Other versions
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Track listings
- 7-inch single
- "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" – 4:32
- "Rope Around a Fool" – 3:46
- 12-inch maxi
- "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" (Shep Pettibone 12-inch 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-inch Mix) – 7:16
Personnel
- Elton John – Roland RD-1000 digital piano, lead and harmony vocals
- Fred Mandel – synthesizers
- Davey Johnstone – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- David Paton – bass
- Charlie Morgan – drums
- Dee Murray – backing vocals
- Nigel Olsson – backing vocals
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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