Don't Waste My Time (Paul Hardcastle song)

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"Don't Waste My Time"
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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)
Label Chrysalis
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)

"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.

Contents

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 (Official German Charts) [12] 15

Year-end charts

Chart (1986)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [13] 93
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [14] 82

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