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2003 single by S Club 8
"Don't Tell Me You're Sorry"
Single by S Club 8
from the album Sundown
B-side
  • "Sloop Upside"
  • "Big Fun"
Released22 December 2003 (2003-12-22)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Korpi & Blackcell
S Club 8 singles chronology
"Sundown"
(2003) 		"Don't Tell Me You're Sorry"
(2003) 		"Dreaming"
(2004)
Frankie Sandford singles chronology
"Sundown"
(2003) 		"Don't Tell Me You're Sorry"
(2003) 		"Dreaming"
(2004)

"Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" is a song by British pop group S Club 8, released as the third and final single from their second album, Sundown (2003). It was released on 22 December 2003 and was the group's last release under the S Club name. The song peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, their first single to miss the top 10 in the country. The song was given a new mix for release, the single release having a 1970s club vibe where the album version included more of an R&B influence.

Composition

Stacey McClean sings the first verse, a backing vocal in the second verse, leads every chorus, and sings the fourth verse along with Aaron. Rochelle Wiseman sings the second verse. Aaron Renfree leads the first and second bridges along with Calvin and Jay, and sings the fourth verse along with Stacey. Frankie Sandford sings the third verse. Daisy Evans sings backing vocals in the third verse along with Hannah. Hannah Richings sings backing vocals in the third verse along with Daisy. Jay Asforis leads the first part of the song's main bridge along with Calvin and Aaron, and sings the backing vocals of the third part of this bridge and in the final chorus. Calvin Goldspink leads the second part of the song's main bridge along with Aaron and Jay.

Music video

The video, released in 2004, was the group's last. It takes place on a black stage with various effects added in post-production. The video features the group's members performing the song on stage, as well as in "club" scenes in smaller groups.

Track listings

UK CD1

  1. "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" (single mix)
  2. "Sloop Upside"

UK CD2

  1. "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry"
  2. "Big Fun"
  3. "One Step Closer" (Jewels & Stone extended party mix)
  4. "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" (Europa XL vocal mix)
  5. "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry" (video)

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA) 25
Scotland (OCC) 11
UK Singles (OCC) 11

References

  1. "New Releases: Singles 22.12.03". Music Week. 22 December 2003. p. 27.
  2. Don't Tell Me You're Sorry (UK CD1 liner notes). S Club 8. Polydor Records, 19 Recordings. 2003. 981 534-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Don't Tell Me You're Sorry (UK CD2 liner notes). S Club 8. Polydor Records, 19 Recordings. 2003. 981 600-6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. "Irish-charts.com – Discography S Club 8". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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