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Europe CD single. Columbia (COL 6660685 1) (1995)
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"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is a single by Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton. It was released in December 1994 in Europe and on February 20, 1995, in the United States by Columbia Records as the final single from Iglesias' Crazy album. The song was written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis and originally recorded by Diana Ross. Her version of the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Julio and Dolly's cover peaked at number 45 in the Netherlands and number 35 in Belgium.

Track listing

European CD single
  1. When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Albert Hammond, John Bettis) 3:59
  2. L-O-V-E   Julio Iglesias (Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gambler) 2:44

European CD maxi single
  1. When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Albert Hammond, John Bettis) 3:59
  2. L-O-V-E   Julio Iglesias (Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gambler) 2:44
  3. ​I Keep Telling Myself   Julio Iglesias (Albert Hammond, M.E. Nevin) 4:17

UK / US radio promo CD single
  • When You Tell Me That You Love Me (Albert Hammond, John Bettis) 3:59

Music video

The single's music video was directed by John Hopgood.

Critical reception

Upon its US released in February 1995, the single was reviewed in the March 5, 1995 issue of Billboard magazine. The review said, "Diana Ross' 1991 hit is faithfully covered by Iglesias and Parton. Although both performers separately bring an engaging charm to the song, their voices often sound sadly mismatched during the chorus. However, David Foster and Albert Hammond's sweeping production makes the track a viable AC radio contender with an arrangement that is laced with orchestral strings and thunderous drums."
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Billboard review, March 4, 1995.

Commercial performance

The single peaked at number 45 in the Netherlands on the Mega Top 50 and number 35 in Belgium.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the Crazy liner notes.
  • Mike Baird – additional drums
  • Jeffrey (C.J.) Evanston – keyboard programming
  • David Foster – keyboards, arrangement, producer
  • Simon Frangien – keyboard programming, drum programming
  • Claude Gaudette – keyboard programming
  • ​Albert Hammond – producer
  • Julio Iglesias – lead vocals
  • ​Lester Mendez – additional keyboards
  • Dean Parks – acoustic guitar
  • Dolly Parton – lead vocals
  • Mark Portman – keyboard programming, drum programming
  • Bill Ross – string orchestration
  • Leland Sklar – bass
  • Michael Thompson – electric guitar