“The Rumour” was the first single released from Olivia Newton-John’s 1988 MCA Records album of the same name. “The Rumour” was produced by Elton John and James Newton Howard, and was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The song also included backing vocals and piano by Elton John. The single only reached #62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, but the 12″ single fared much better in dance clubs. The 12″ single reached to #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart as well as #42 on U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.