Great DJ

The Ting Tings

About Great DJ

"Great DJ" is the second single by English indie pop band The Ting Tings. Vocalist Katie White states that the song was written by "playing a D chord on the guitar for hours, because that's all I could play. And then I put my finger on the wrong string, and got what I discovered was an augmented chord. And that was the riff!" The single was originally released as a double A-side along with "That's Not My Name". When "Great DJ" was re-released it did not enter the UK Singles Chart until one week after the individual re-release of single "That's Not My Name" went to number one. The cover sleeves for the single were in fact recycled: Katie White and Jules De Martino gathered old 7" records from numerous car boot sales and charity shops in and around Manchester, turned the sleeves inside out and customised them to create new sleeves for this single. The song samples chords and drum beat from Eddie Money's 1978 hit "Baby Hold On". 


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Fed up with your indigestion.
Swallow words one by one.
Folks got high at a quarter to five.
Don?t you feel your growing up undone. 

Nothing but the local DJ,
Who said he had some songs to play.
What went down from his fooling around
Gave hope and a brand new day.

Imagine all the girls
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the boys
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the strings
Ee, ee, eee, eee, ee, ee, ee, ee
And the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums
Oh!

Nothing was the same again
All about where and when
Blowing our minds in our life unkind
Gotta love the BPM.
When the smoke was all baton
Remembering how this begun.
We wore his love like a hand in a glove
Where the future plays it all night long.

and nothin' but the girls
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the boys
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the strings
Ee, ee, eee, eee, ee, ee, ee, ee
And "the drums" [x19]

Imagine all the girls
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the boys
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the strings
Ee, ee, eee, eee, ee, ee, ee, ee
And the drums
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, oh

All the girls
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the boys
Ah, ah, ahh, ahh, ah, ah, ah, ah
And the strings
Ee, ee, eee, eee, ee, ee, ee, ee
And the drums, the drums, the drums, the drums.

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The Ting Tings

The Ting Tings are an English musical duo, consisting of Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drums, bass guitar, cowbells) and Jules De Martino (drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, vocals, piano). They formed in December 2007 while based at Islington Mill Studios in Salford. They have released four singles on their current label, Columbia Records UK, including the single "That's Not My Name", which charted straight at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 18 May 2008. The album We Started Nothing was released on 19 May 2008 and charted at number one in the United Kingdom. The album has now sold over two million copies, with four million singles sold worldwide. Their single "Hands" was released on 11 October 2010 and was also featured in the video game FIFA 12. The… more »

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Written by: Katie White, Jules De Martino

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Great DJ" is considered pop and indie pop - a genre that is characterized by its melodic, catchy hooks, and mellow, lighthearted themes.
Release Date
The song was released on 3 March 2008 as the lead single from The Ting Tings' debut studio album, "We Started Nothing".
Chart Achievement
"Great DJ" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, proving its commercial success in the duo's home country.
Audiovisual Components
The music video for "Great DJ" was directed by a team known as Dawit Eklund. It features the band performing the song in front of various multicolored backdrops and patterns.
Song Inspiration
The duo came up with the idea for "Great DJ" after attending a Berlin club night, where they allegedly heard the DJ perform with a drum sequencer and some ramshackled drums.
Song Significance
"Great DJ" was one of the singles that helped put The Ting Tings on the map, gaining them significant radio play and international attention.
Awards
Although "Great DJ" didn't win any major awards, it contributed to the band's nomination for "Best UK & Ireland New Act" at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Other Versions
There are a few remixes of "Great DJ" by notable electronic music producers, including Calvin Harris's well-received version.
Commercial Usage
"Great DJ" was used in various promotional tools, including commercials for FOX's ad campaign for the show 'Raising Hope' in 2010.
Album Contribution
As part of "We Started Nothing", "Great DJ" helped the album reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song represent a repetitive, euphoric chant, embodying the energy of the nightlife and rave culture that inspired it.
Live Performances
The Ting Tings have often included "Great DJ" in their setlists during concerts and music festivals. Their energetic performances have been well-received, further enhancing the song’s popularity.

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