Don't Give Me Your Life

"Don't Give Me Your Life"
Single by Alex Party
from the album Alex Party
B-side	"Remix"
Released	February 3, 1995
Format	12" single; CD single; CD maxi;
Genre	Dance; eurodance; italo house;
Length	3:50
Label	Systematic; UMM;
Songwriter(s)	Robin 'Shanie' Campbell
Producer(s)	Paolo Visnadi; Gianni Visnadi; DJ Alex Natale;
Alex Party singles chronology
Music video
	"Don't Give Me Your Life" on YouTube
Alternate cover
	Italy edition cover

"Don't Give Me Your Life" is a 1994 song recorded by the Italian electronic dance group Alex Party. It is produced by Italian producer brothers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi, and DJ Alex Natale. The song is widely regarded as one of the biggest dance anthems of the 1990s.

Background

Paolo and Gianni Visnadi with DJ Alex Natale wanted to create something more oriented to the underground scene, but then they decided to add a voice. They were introduced to British singer Robin 'Shanie' Campbell through their label. The quartet's varied experiences gave "Don't Give Me Your Life" a unique sound and a sophisticated flare compared to the other stomping grooves at the time. The means of productions back then were not like today, and the production phase was actually more challenging. The hardest part was the huge amount of work during the assembly, once the vocals were recorded on tape. After that, every single phrase from the vocals was sampled individually and controlled via midi with an Atari computer.^[1]

Singer Robin Campbell wrote the lyrics. It tells the story of a woman that tells her man that she don't need him anymore. He has been treating her badly, cheating on her and she've had enough, telling him that she don't need his love/life.

Release

"Don't Give Me Your Life" reached #2 in Ireland, Israel and the United Kingdom (their highest charting hit in those countries) and #13 in Australia, plus it topped the Club Record category at Music Week's 1995 Awards. In UK it was held off reaching number one by Celine Dions "Think Twice". The song was included in many compilation albums all over the world, and remains the most famous release by Alex Party.

"Don't Give Me Your Life" was re-released in 1999 which included new mixes and a full length bonus track Megamix from 1996.

Critical reception

Billboard wrote about the song: "...This popular U.K. import, is showing early signs of widespread approval from a variety of dance programmers. Producer Visnadi and Alex Natale offer a jumpy bassline and carnival-like keyboards, while resident singer Shanie bumps and grinds with giddy abandon. The chorus will have you reaching for your tambourine and platform boots..."^[2]

Music & Media wrote: "Vocals by Shanie, rap by Danny Johnston; assemble these two elements and you get one of the catchiest Euro tracks currently available."^[3]

Accolades

Year	Publisher	Country	Accolade	Rank
2015	Idolator	United States	"The 50 Best Pop Singles of 1995"^[4]	21

Music video

The music video of "Don't Give Me Your Life" features singer Robin Campbell and dancers. The male dancer is Jake Canuso, known for his role in the British TV series Benidorm, in which he plays barman Mateo Castellanos.^[5]

Live performances

Alex Party performed "Don't Give Me Your Life" in the British music chart television programme Top of the Pops three times in 1995. The first performance was at February 16, after reaching number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.^[6] Then at March 2, after reaching number 3 with 150 000 copies sold.^[7] And again at March 16, after reaching number 2 with 350 000 copies sold.^[8]

Alex Party - Don't give me your life (1994)

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Charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)^[9]	13
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)^[10]	9
Germany (Official German Charts)^[11]	24
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)^[12]	6
Ireland (IRMA)^[13]	2
Israel (Israeli Singles Chart)	2
Italy (FIMI)	22
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[14]	17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	16
Scotland (Official Charts Company)^[15]	2
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[16]	30
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[17]	2
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)^[18]	3
US Billboard (Hot Dance Club Play)	5

Track listing

Italy Vinyl, 12" (1994)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Original Mix)	5:10
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Alex Party Mix)	5:30
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (LWS Remix)	4:39
4.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (LWS DJ's Choice Instrumental)	5:03

UK Vinyl single, 7" (1994)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Edit)
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Edit)
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Saturday Night FMS Edit)

UK CD single (1995)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Edit)	3:15
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Edit)	3:10
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Saturday Night FMS Edit)	4:34
4.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix)	8:16
5.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Alex Party Mix)	5:32
6.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Original Mix)	5:12
7.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (LWS Bitch Mix)	4:41

Netherlands Maxi-Single (1995)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Original Radio Version)	3:34
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Alex Party Radio Version)	3:59
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Edit)	3:10
4.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Saturday Night FMS)	4:33
5.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (LWS Bitch Mix)	4:41
6.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Original Mix)	5:12
7.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix)	8:15
8.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Rhythm Mix)	6:02
9.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Alex Party)	5:32

US Maxi-Single (1995)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Edit)	3:11
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Edit)	3:07
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Classic Alex Party Mix (V1))	6:29
4.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix)	8:13
5.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (LWS Bitch Mix)	4:40

Sweden Maxi-Single (Remix) (1995)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Pierre J's Alternative Radio Remix)	3:38
2.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Pierre J's Full Organ Remix)	8:48
3.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (Orgasmic Mix)	7:19
4.	"Don't Give Me Your Life" (June Party)	4:11

References

↑ "The 50 Best Pop Singles Of 1995 (21. ALEX PARTY, "Don't Give Me Your Life" (Interview))". idolator.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
↑ "Billboard: Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
↑ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1995-03-18. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
↑ "The 50 Best Pop Singles Of 1995 (Featuring New Interviews With Alanis Morissette, Garbage, Kylie Minogue, Monica, Ace Of Base & More!)". idolator.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
↑ "Jake Canuso Interview ~ Mateo Benidorm ITV". celebrityradio.biz. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
↑ Top of the Pops, BBC 16-2-95
↑ Top of the Pops, BBC 2-3-95
↑ Top of the Pops, BBC 16-3-95
↑ "Alex Party - Australian chart positions".Australian-charts.com. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
↑ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Alex Party – Don't Give Me Your Life". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
↑ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (06.05.1995 - 12.05.1995)" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Don't Give Me Your Life". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
↑ "Alex Party - Don't Give Me Your Life". Top40.nl. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
↑ "Scottish Singles Chart 26 February 1995 - 04 March 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
↑ "Swisscharts.com – Alex Party – Don't Give Me Your Life". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 18. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
↑ "UK Dance Singles Chart Top 40 12 February 1995 - 18 February 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-18.

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[1] "The 50 Best Pop Singles Of 1995 (21. ALEX PARTY, "Don't Give Me Your Life" (Interview))". idolator.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.

[2] "Billboard: Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-23.

[3] "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1995-03-18. Retrieved 2018-04-03.

[4] "The 50 Best Pop Singles Of 1995 (Featuring New Interviews With Alanis Morissette, Garbage, Kylie Minogue, Monica, Ace Of Base & More!)". idolator.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.

[5] "Jake Canuso Interview ~ Mateo Benidorm ITV". celebrityradio.biz. Retrieved 2017-02-08.

[6] Top of the Pops, BBC 16-2-95

[7] Top of the Pops, BBC 2-3-95

[8] Top of the Pops, BBC 16-3-95

[Alex_Party_charts-9] "Alex Party - Australian chart positions".Australian-charts.com. Retrieved March 24, 2008.

[10] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2017-11-24.

[ac_Germany2_Alex_Party-11] "Offiziellecharts.de – Alex Party – Don't Give Me Your Life". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 12 March 2018.

[12] "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (06.05.1995 - 12.05.1995)" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 2018-02-01.

[sc_Ireland2_-13] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Don't Give Me Your Life". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 March 2018.

[14] "Alex Party - Don't Give Me Your Life". Top40.nl. Retrieved 2018-03-12.

[15] "Scottish Singles Chart 26 February 1995 - 04 March 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-16.

[sc_Switzerland_Alex_Party-16] "Swisscharts.com – Alex Party – Don't Give Me Your Life". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 12 March 2018.

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums-17] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 18. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[18] "UK Dance Singles Chart Top 40 12 February 1995 - 18 February 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-18.