The Don

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About The Don

"The Don" is the fourth single by Dundee band The View, it was released on 23 April 2007 as a double A-side along with "Skag Trendy". It follows the singles "Wasted Little DJs", "Superstar Tradesman" and "Same Jeans", and is taken from the debut album Hats Off to the Buskers. The single did not do as well as its predecessors, only entering as far as the UK Top 40, reaching a disappointing #33 in the UK Singles Chart. However, this was to be their final UK Top 40 single so far as their next four singles were to miss the UK Top 40 altogether.  


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Thinking of poems of poverty
Sitting with a tight clenched wrist, thinking how to gain authority
Oh what a soft touch of a boy
He'd wander with pride to sell and keep visions to his self
Visions to his self
We'd talk of treasures, and over-rated games
We'd steal the milk bottles, sneaking through the back round Jimmy's way.
What we loved most of all, was sitting round the shop, while this poor boy was
sitting all alone,
Sitting all alone
Pondering times of sanctuary
He was sitting taking his piano lessons, we were on half an E
Invested life in medicine, had so much shit going on.
Convinced he'd never win. Convinced he was a sin.
We'd speak of women and cheaper carryouts
We'd turn up to all the festivals, trying to bring down the touts,
What we love the most of all was sittin' at the shop, while this young boy was
sittin' all alone,
Sittin' all alone
We'd talk of treasures and overrated games
We'd steal the milk bottles, sneaking through the back round Jimmy's way.
What we loved most of all, was sitting at the shop, while this poor boy was
sitting all alone,
Sittin' all alone
He couldn't find none of his own kind, he didn't have none of his own kind
You should take interest in his mind, not spend all of his time wastin all his
money and time
What we loved most of all was hanging round the shop
What we loved most was sitting round the shop
What we loved most was standing at the Dryburgh shop,
What we loved the most was hanging round the shop while he was all alone

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The View

The View are a Scottish indie rock band. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop and folk in their music. The band are currently signed to 1965 Records and their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released on 12 August 2006. The single entered the MTV2/NME charts on 9 July 2006, eventually reaching number one on 13 August 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart. more »

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Written by: KIEREN WEBSTER, KYLE FALCONER

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Don" is a track by the Scottish band "The View," which was released in 2007 as part of their debut album "Hats Off to the Buskers."
Band Members
The View comprised four members - Kyle Falconer (lead vocals, guitar and piano), Pete Reilly (lead guitar, backing vocals), Kieren Webster (bass guitar, vocals) and Steven Morrison (drums), all of whom contributed to the creation of "The Don."
Chart Success
"The Don," much like the rest of the "Hats Off to the Buskers" album, received considerable success in the UK, reaching number one on the UK charts, and remaining there for 77 weeks.
Song Inspiration
The title "The Don" reportedly refers to the nickname of band member Kyle Falconer's father, whom fellow band members admired for his profound influence over Kyle's music career.
Awards
"Hats Off to the Buskers", the album on which "The Don" appears, was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize, and won the "Best Album" category at the Q Awards that same year.
Genres
The View, along with their song "The Don," is primarily considered part of the "Indie Rock" genre, but they also incorporate elements of punk and pop for an eclectic mix.
Iconic Opening
"The Don" is especially remembered for its catchy opening guitar riff, a signature feature of many songs by The View.
Record Label
The song "The Don" was released under the record label "1965 Records," which was founded by James Endeacott who had previously signed popular bands such as The Strokes and The Libertines.
Studio Recording
"The Don" along with other tracks was recorded over a period of six weeks in Sawmills Studio, Cornwall.
Live Performances
"The Don" was a frequent staple in The View's live performances, and was exceptionally well received during their 2007 tour.

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