"Why Don't You" is the debut single by Serbian DJ Gramophonedzie. It was released on 28 February 2010 as a download and on 1 March 2010 in CD format. It samples Peggy Lee's 1947 version of the 1936 song "Why Don't You Do Right?". The single was certified gold in Italy.
Critical reception Fraser McAlpine of BBC Chart Blog gave the song a mixed review stating:
I'm detecting a theme here. After the burlesque boom and all the Winehouse wannabes – and Wiley's reworking of that song by White Town that samples that other song from the olden days – here comes dance music's tribute to the era of jazz, swing and blues. And when I say tribute, I mean taking an old tune and hitting it with a massive mallet until it cracks into a million pieces, then putting the bits back together with micro-robots and spraying it gold.
That is simply how dance music likes to pay tribute to things. Can you imagine how messy Fat Boy Slim's funeral is going to be? Loads messy, that's how.
The song was awarded 3 stars.
Track listings CD singleGramophonedzie: Why Dont You (2010): CDS: hmv.com "Why Don't You" (Radio Edit) – 2:50 "Why Don't You" (Bingo Players Mix) – 6:13
Digital downloadWhy Don't You – EP by Gramophonedzie – Download Why Don't You – EP on iTunes "Why Don't You" (Radio Edit) – 2:50 "Why Don't You" (Trevor Loveys Remix) – 5:35 "Why Don't You" (DJ Sneak Remix) – 6:45 "Why Don't You" (GreenMoney's GramoPhountzied Remix) – 4:44 "Why Don't You" (GreenMoney's GramoPhountzied Dub) – 4:50
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2010)Peakposition Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40) 8Italy (FIMI)22
Year-end charts Chart (2010) PeakpositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)96 Hungary (Dance Top 40) 36Italy (FIMI)79Italy Airplay (EarOne)45UK Singles (OCC)165
Release history Region Date Format Label United Kingdom 28 February 2010 Digital download Positiva Records, Virgin Records 1 March 2010 CD singleWhy Don't You: Gramophonedzie: Amazon.co.uk: Music
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