Don't Waste My Time (Paul Hardcastle song)
1985 single by 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.
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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 | Paul Hardcastle | |||
| Producer | Paul Hardcastle | |||
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A 12" version, the 'Essential Well Hard Crucial Mix' features a cameo monologue by Lenny Henry's DJ character Delbert Wilkins.[2]
The underlying tune was later sampled for the song La Chica de Humo by Emmanuel
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| 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 |
