"Who the Hell Are You" is a song by Australian house music band Madison Avenue, released as the second single from their only studio album, The Polyester Embassy (2000). The song was released in Australia on 5 June 2000 and was given a UK release on 9 October 2000. In the United States, the single was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio in January 2001. The song contains elements from Vernon Burch's 1979 song "Get Up".
"Who the Hell Are You" was a hit in the band's native Australia, debuting at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and staying there for two weeks. Later in the year, the song reached number 10 in the United Kingdom, number 32 in New Zealand, and number 41 in Ireland. In March 2001, it topped the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart for a week. The song's music video, directed by Mark Hartley, won the 2000 ARIA Music Award for Best Video.
Track listings Australian CD single "Who the Hell Are You" (original mix – edit) – 3:30 "Who the Hell Are You" (John Course & Andy Van remix) – 7:25 "Don't Call Me Baby" (Madison Babe from Outer Space remix) – 9:30 "Who the Hell Are You" (original 12-inch mix) – 6:29
Australian 12-inch single A. "Who the Hell Are You" (original 12-inch mix) B. "Who the Hell Are You" (John Course vs Andy Van remix)
UK CD single "Who the Hell Are You" (original mix) – 6:28 "Who the Hell Are You" (Illicit remix) – 7:10 "Who the Hell Are You" (Ain't No Love mix) – 6:14 "Who the Hell Are You" (video)
UK 12-inch single A1. "Who the Hell Are You" (Illicit remix) – 7:10 B1. "Who the Hell Are You" (Ain't No Love mix) – 6:14 B2. "Who the Hell Are You" (John Course vs Andy Van remix) – 6:26
UK cassette single "Who the Hell Are You" (original mix) – 6:28 "Who the Hell Are You" (Illicit remix) – 7:10 "Who the Hell Are You" (Ain't No Love mix) – 6:14
European CD single "Who the Hell Are You" (Illicit mix edit) – 3:30 "Who the Hell Are You" (original mix edit) – 3:28
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2000–2001)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)44
Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionAustralia (ARIA)8 Chart (2001)PositionUS Dance Club Play (Billboard)32
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Australia5 June 2000CDVicious GroovesUnited Kingdom9 October 2000United States30 January 2001Rhythmic contemporary radioC2
See also List of number-one singles in Australia in 2000 List of number-one dance singles of 2001 (U.S.)
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