Black and White Town

Infobox Single
Name = Black and White Town


Artist = Doves
from Album = Some Cities
B-side =
Released = February 7, 2005
Format = 2 x CD, 7" vinyl
Recorded = 2004
Genre = Britpop, Indie rock
Length = 4:15
Label = Heavenly Records
Writer = Jimi Goodwin, Jez Williams, Andy Williams
Producer = Doves, Ben Hillier
Certification =
Last single = "Caught by the River" (2002)
This single = "Black and White Town" (2005)
Next single = "Snowden" (2005)

"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 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching #6. The atmospheric single is noted for its heavy piano and guitars played in unison, with Andy Williams' percussion maintaining a driving beat. The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRir5AyF6dQ 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".

Track listings

UK 2-track CD (HVN145CD):
# "Black and White Town" - 4:23
# "At the Tower" - 4:37

UK limited edition CD with fold-out poster (HVN145CDS):
# "Black and White Town" - 4:23
# "45" - 4:17
# "Eleven Miles Out" - 4:32
# "Black and White Town" (Enhanced Video)

UK 7" vinyl in fold-out poster sleeve (HVN145):
# "Black and White Town" - 4:23
# "45" - 4:17