Don't Ask Me Why

Summary

Don't Ask Me Why is a single^[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Don't Ask Me Why's instance of is recorded as single^[3].
• Don't Ask Me Why's genre is pop rock^[4].
• Don't Ask Me Why followed It's Still Rock and Roll to Me^[5].
• Don't Ask Me Why was followed by Sometimes a Fantasy^[6].
• Don't Ask Me Why was produced by Phil Ramone^[7].
• Among the performers on Don't Ask Me Why was Billy Joel^[8].
• Don't Ask Me Why's record label is recorded as Columbia Records^[9].
• Don't Ask Me Why is part of Glass Houses^[10].
• Don't Ask Me Why's country of origin is recorded as United States^[11].
• Don't Ask Me Why was published on July 24, 1980^[12].

Product Details

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• Release type: Song^[13]

• MusicBrainz ID: da84fcd1-8b2a-4a94-a928-7484810ca8ef^[14]

Body

Authorship and Creation

Among the performers on Don't Ask Me Why was Billy Joel^[8]. It was produced by Phil Ramone^[7].

Publication

Don't Ask Me Why was released on July 24, 1980^[12]. Its genre is pop rock^[4]. It is part of Glass Houses^[10].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Don't Ask Me Why followed It's Still Rock and Roll to Me^[5]. It was followed by Sometimes a Fantasy^[6].

Why It Matters

Don't Ask Me Why ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month).^[2]