Black and White Town
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| "Black And White Town" | ||
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| Single by Doves | ||
| From the album Some Cities | ||
| Single Released | February 7, 2005 | |
| Single Format | CD | |
| Recorded | 2004 | |
| Genre | Alternative | |
| Song Length | 4:15 | |
| Record label | EMI | |
| Producer | Ben Hillier | |
| Chart positions | 6 (UK) | |
| Doves single chronology | ||
| "Caught By The River" 2002 |
"Black And White Town" 2005 |
"Snowden" 2005 |
"Black And White Town" is the lead single on Doves' third album, Some Cities. The single scored the band their second Top 10 hit 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 song was used prominently by the BBC during their coverage of the 2005 Six Nations rugby tournament.
Not only used in the 2005 Six Nations championships 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.
The song is used on the video game FIFA 06.
The video[1] for black and white town was filmed on a Glasgow council estate.
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