Don't Look Back into the Sun

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“Don't Look Back Into The Sun”
Single by The Libertines
Released	18 August 2003
Format	CD, 7"
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	2:58
Label	Rough Trade Records
Producer	Bernard Butler
The Libertines singles chronology
"Time for Heroes" (2003) "Don't Look Back Into The Sun" (2003) "Can't Stand Me Now" (2004)

"Don't Look Back into the Sun" is the fourth single released by The Libertines. NME Magazine awarded it single of the week upon its release.[1] It was released as a single only, therefore not appearing on any albums.

In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Don't Look Back into the Sun" at number 5 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever, one place ahead of "Time For Heroes".^[1]

Many fans treat it as a fine example of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's songwriting ability.

It was recently covered by The View on thr BBC Radio 1 Established 1967 album, with the song representing the year 2003.

Contents 1 Track listing 1.1 CD1 1.2 CD2 1.3 7" 2 Chart performance 3 References

[edit] Track listing

[edit] CD1

1. "Don't Look Back Into The Sun"
2. "Death on the Stairs" (New Recording)
3. "Tell the King" (Demo)

[edit] CD2

1. "Don't Look Back Into The Sun"
2. "Skint and Minted" (Demo)
3. "Mockingbird"

[edit] 7"

1. "Don't Look Back Into The Sun"
2. "Death on the Stairs" (New Recording)

[edit] Chart performance

Chart (2003)	Peak position[2]
UK Singles Chart	11

[edit] References

1. ^ The Greatest Indie Anthem Ever revealed. NME.com (2007-05-03). Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
2. ^ Libertines - Dont Look Back Into The Sun - Music Charts. acharts.us. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.

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