I Don't Wanna Dance (Split Enz song)

"I Don't Wanna Dance" is a song written by Tim Finn and recorded by Split Enz. It was released in June 1981 as the third single from their seventh studio album, Waiata. Lead vocals were by Finn in which his voice constantly changes throughout the song.

"I Don't Wanna Dance"
Single by Split Enz
from the album Waiata
B-side
  • "Shark Attack (Live)"
  • "What's The Matter With You (Live)"
ReleasedJune 1981
Recorded1980
GenrePop, rock
Length3:35
LabelMushroom Records
Songwriter(s)Tim Finn
Producer(s)David Tickle
Split Enz singles chronology
"History Never Repeats"
(1981)
"I Don't Wanna Dance"
(1981)
"Hard Act To Follow"
(1981)

Track listing edit

Australia/New Zealand 7"
  1. "I Don't Wanna Dance"
  2. "Shark Attack (Live)"
  3. "What's the Matter With You (Live)"
U.S. promo 12"
  1. "I Don't Wanna Dance"
  2. "Hard Act To Follow"
  3. "History Never Repeats"

Personnel edit

Charts edit

Chart (1981) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[1] 65

References edit

  1. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 288. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.