Don't Waste My Time (Paul Hardcastle song)
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| Single by Paul Hardcastle | ||||
| from the album Paul Hardcastle | ||||
| B-side | "Moonhopper" | |||
| Released | 1985/1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
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| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Hardcastle | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul Hardcastle | |||
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"Don't Waste My Time" is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle, released as the third and final single from his 1985 self-titled album. The song features lead vocals by Carol Kenyon. It was a top 20 hit in at least six countries, including the UK where it peaked at No. 8 in early 1986.
A 12" version, the 'Essential Well Hard Crucial Mix' features a cameo monologue by Lenny Henry's DJ character Delbert Wilkins.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Kent Music Report[3] | 66 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 20 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 11 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 12 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 20 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 9 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[11] | 31 |
| West Germany (GfK)[12] | 15 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1986) | Position |
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| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] | 93 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 82 |
References
- ^ "19' hitmaker Paul Hardcastle releases 'Electrofied 80s:Essential Paul Hardcastle' out Feb 4th". Pressparty.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle Featuring Carol Kenyon - Don't Waste My Time (Essential Well-Hard Crucial Re-Mix)". Discogs.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 133. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Don't Waste My Time". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 16, 1986" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Paul Hardcastle Don't Waste My Time (Remix) Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1986". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1986". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 11 June 2020.