Don't Waste My Time (Paul Hardcastle song)

"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.

"Don't Waste My Time"
Single by Paul Hardcastle
from the album Paul Hardcastle
B-side"Moonhopper"
Released1985/1986
Recorded1985
Genre
Length
  • 5:36 (extended version)
  • 3:48 (7" single)
LabelChrysalis
Songwriter(s)Paul Hardcastle
Producer(s)Paul Hardcastle
Paul Hardcastle singles chronology
"Just for Money"
(1985)		 "Don't Waste My Time"
(1985)		 "Foolin' Yourself"
(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
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] 20
Ireland (IRMA)[4] 15
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 12
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 20
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 9
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] 8
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[10] 31
West Germany (Official German Charts)[11] 15

Year-end charts
Chart (1986) Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 93
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 82
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References
  1. "19' hitmaker Paul Hardcastle releases 'Electrofied 80s:Essential Paul Hardcastle' out Feb 4th". Pressparty.
  2. "Paul Hardcastle Featuring Carol Kenyon - Don't Waste My Time (Essential Well-Hard Crucial Re-Mix)". Discogs.
  3. "Ultratop.be – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  4. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Don't Waste My Time". Irish Singles Chart.
  5. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 16, 1986" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40
  6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  7. "Charts.nz – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time". Top 40 Singles.
  8. "Swisscharts.com – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time". Swiss Singles Chart.
  9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  10. "Paul Hardcastle Don't Waste My Time (Remix) Chart History". Billboard.
  11. "Offiziellecharts.de – Paul Hardcastle – Don't Waste My Time". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  12. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1986". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  13. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1986". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
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