"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".[1]
"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 BillboardHot Dance Music/Club Play chart for a week. The song's music video, directed by
Mark Hartley, won the 2000
ARIA Music Award for
Best Video.[2][3]
^"Who the Hell Are You" reached number 3 when RPM ceased publication in November 2000.
References
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abWho the Hell Are You (Australian CD single liner notes).
Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves. 2000. VG12008CD.{{
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^Who the Hell Are You (Australian 12-inch single sleeve). Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves. 2000. VG12008.{{
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^Who the Hell Are You (UK CD single liner notes). Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves,
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^Who the Hell Are You (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves, VC Recordings. 2000. VCRT70, 7243 8 97100 6 9.{{
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^Who the Hell Are You (UK cassette single sleeve). Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves, VC Recordings. 2000. VCRC70, 7243 8 97100 4 5.{{
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^Who the Hell Are You (European CD single liner notes). Madison Avenue. Vicious Grooves. 2000. DAN 669459 9.{{
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