 "Don't Ask Me Why" peaked at number twenty-five in the UK singles chart and became Eurythmics' last U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 hit (and last top 40 hit), peaking at number forty (and twelve on the US Modern Rock Chart).Upon its release, "Music & Media" felt the song's appeal stemmed from the "poignant contrast between [the] enchanting harmonies and sad lyrics".Mick Williams of the "Lennox Herald" gave the song a 9.5 out of 10 rating and commented