Tina Arena

Don't Ask

Tina Arena - Don't Ask

01/01/1995 | Sbme Special Mkts. 

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All Music Guide Review

It's perhaps easy to expect too much after the stellar debut single "Chains." That's not to say Arena's debut offers nothing to the listener; it could have been far worse, since top session men Tim and John Pierce and drummer Pat Mastelotto (the Rembrandts, King Crimson) don't appear for nothing. Even so, a lot of Don't Ask remains twee. However, there are good moments in the shape of showcase single "Chains," power ballad "Heaven Help My Heart" and the bouncy closing track "Standing Up." There's room for improvement then, although Arena can deliver some fine vocals, and David Tyson (Alannah Myles, Amanda Marshall) supplies some equally fine production. The gorgeous "Sorrento Moon" suggests Arena may yet become the Astrud Gilberto of Australia. ~ Kelvin Hayes, All Music Guide

Don't Ask Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Chains
  • 4:22
  • Sound Clip for Chains from Don't Ask


  • 5
  • Message
  • 5:22
  • Sound Clip for Message from Don't Ask


  • 8
  • Greatest Gift
  • 4:23
  • Sound Clip for Greatest Gift from Don't Ask


  • 10
  • Be a Man
  • 3:51
  • Sound Clip for Be a Man from Don't Ask


  • 11
  • Standing Up
  • 3:35
  • Sound Clip for Standing Up from Don't Ask


  • Credits of Don't Ask

    • Dave Tyson
    • Arranger, Vocals (Background), Producer, Programming, Keyboards, Organ (Hammond)
    • Robert Parde
    • Arranger, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
    • David Tyson
    • Arranger, Vocals (Background), Producer, Keyboards, Programming
    • Rick Price
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals (Background)
    • Tina Arena
    • Arranger, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Main Performer, Vocal Arrangement


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