"Why" is a single by British music producer and remixer D Mob with singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis. It was the fourth single released from Dennis's 1992 album, ''

Into the Skyline ''Into the Skyline'' is the second studio album by English dance artist Cathy Dennis, released in September 1992 in North America, and January 1993 in the UK. Written with an aim toward the US market, the album features the singles "You Lied to ...

'', a full year after her previous single from the album. In the UK, it reached number 23, making it the most successful single from the album. "Why?" was dedicated in memory of Philip Hall, who died in December 1993.

Critical reception

Andy Beevers from ''

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'' gave the song five out of five. He wrote, "Danny D is rejoined by his protege Cathy Dennis for this resurrection of his D Mob Project. Why? is a catchy song delivered in a variety of strong club mixes, ranging from

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." Tim Jeffery from the magazine's ''RM'' Dance Update deemed it a "bright, chirpy

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garage number that chugs along nicely." He added, "But Cathy's voice is so distinctive that everyone will think this is her own single." Another editor,

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called it a "plaintively insistent lurching jiggly ditty".

Track listing

* UK CD single # "Why" (Radio Edit) # "Why" (Tee's Radio Edit) # "Why" (R&B Edit) # "Why" (Monster Club Mix) # "Why" (Tee's Club Mix) # "Why" (Dean Street mix)

Charts

References

1993 songs 1994 singles Cathy Dennis songs FFRR Records singles Songs written by Cathy Dennis Songs written by D Mob {{1990s-pop-song-stub