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About This Track
“Black and White Town” is the lead single on Doves’ third album, Some Cities. The single is believed to be based upon the Cheshire town of Wilmslow where the band met and scored the band their second Top 10 hit, charting at #6 on the UK Singles Chart. The atmospheric single is noted for its heavy piano and guitars played in unison, with Andy Williams’ percussion maintaining a driving beat. The video for “Black and White Town” was filmed on a Glasgow council estate. There also exists a “director’s cut” of the video, featuring different footage, which can be found on the DVD in the limited edition box set version of the Some Cities album.
The song was used prominently by the BBC during their coverage of the 2005 Six Nations rugby tournament. Not only was it used in the 2005 Six Nations championships, but it is still used in the BBC’s coverage of all international rugby. It is also used for Sky’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League, as well as being used in the video game FIFA 06.
The song was used prominently by the BBC during their coverage of the 2005 Six Nations rugby tournament. Not only was it used in the 2005 Six Nations championships, but it is still used in the BBC’s coverage of all international rugby. It is also used for Sky’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League, as well as being used in the video game FIFA 06.
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waffleprince wrote:
Very upbeat
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PietroAlfonso wrote:
FIFA 06 RULES
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Alejo_Valdez wrote:
zajebistość! FIFA 06 :)
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texascore1989 wrote:
<33 remember when I first heard this song I felt very optimistic and happy
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thclizard wrote:
Qaulity Stuff. the doves are seriously under-rated!
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shortbuzzrider wrote:
god the town I live in... Nuking it wouldn't be enough.
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Allan_Oroz wrote:
I knew Doves because of this song. That day my life changed for good.
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ati1978 wrote:
i can't stand his voice
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supervixen4 wrote:
looove.
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chjch wrote:
very atmospheric love the arrangement a lot!! I think Some Cities is their best / most coherent album to date!
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lightningmonkey wrote:
This shoulda been a much bigger hit than it was. Brilliant track.
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playr1983 wrote:
the best song in the world
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passport90 wrote:
This song brings back memories of playing FIFA :D [3] FIFA 06 this... my favourite FIFA because all the music there are top quality
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Kagster wrote:
I gotta get out of this satellite town...
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76firefly wrote:
pounding bass!
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milandros wrote:
This song brings back memories of playing FIFA :D
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soldier_jane wrote:
f***ing amazing track...
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soldier_jane wrote:
YES!
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pessimystica wrote:
"My favorite song of 2005. The song that turned me into a huge Doves fan. Should have been a smash hit...it was for me anyway." - me too!!! the damn States, they never played this on radio... surprisingly, i saw this on Yahoo Music, & i got hooked on this song & album that summer. I also got into their other 2 albums before this as well & they've become 1 of my favorite bands in the past 10 years.
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tonystuff wrote:
cool song
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