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“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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saintsluvver wrote:
Why worry what else it sounds like when it sounds this good? (And makes you drive fast, too).
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luckystoned wrote:
great song :-) ^^
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mcouchard wrote:
It's a tune, stop analysing it and just enjoy the music.
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MattieG wrote:
Fuck off cunts
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howisya wrote:
Sounds *exactly* like "Heatwave."
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hotterthanjuly wrote:
Sounds like "Heatwave." Definitely a Motown influence.
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Wesbecher wrote:
Sounds like a 70's theme song, I'll bite.
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AvrusR wrote:
Парни, вы че то тупите, по моему)
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DancingPuppets wrote:
tralalalal<33
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tardisgirl71 wrote:
You should follow me down...
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Kentoshogun wrote:
qué pasada de canción.
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CarterUSM62 wrote:
Magnificent. In my all time Top 5. Who cares if they nicked that riff from somewhere else?
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Jonzo67 wrote:
Vid is set in Glasgow? What a surprise haha. Great song and video though.
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pessimystica wrote:
words can't express how OBSESSED i was with this song in the summer of 2005... luuuuuuuv it!!!!!
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hmoz wrote:
I remember - Uncertain Smile!!
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hmoz wrote:
what's the The The song the baseline comes from?
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joanqui wrote:
superrrrrrrrrrrrrrr me facina
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SAID105 wrote:
bellisimo
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ofshanklysbest wrote:
magic. can't wait to see them over here in a few weeks.
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rilestoner wrote:
Love it, just love it!!!!
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