"Don't Ask Out Loud" is a song by American singer-songwriter Martha Davis, which was released in 1988 as the fourth single from her debut solo studio album Policy (1987).

"[2] In a review of Policy, Hugh Wyatt of the Daily News described "Don't Ask Out Loud" as a "sultry" track which "recall[s] Quarterflash".

[3] Greg Burliuk of The Whig-Standard commented that "Kenny G's mournful saxophone provides a bluesy background for Davis's sad vocals".

[4] Randal Smathers, writing for the University of Alberta's student paper The Gateway noted Kenny G's appearance on the track and added that "although it does not weaken the knees the way great sax work can, the instrument provides a nice counterpoint to Davis's throaty vocals".

[5] In Australia, Amanda Lynch of The Canberra Times noted that the song, along with "Tell It to the Moon", provides "an emotionally-charged showcase for Davis' passionate voice and considerable songwriting talents".