The Don
The View
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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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Written by: KIEREN WEBSTER, KYLE FALCONER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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."
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Band MembersThe 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."
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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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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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.
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GenresThe 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.
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Iconic Opening"The Don" is especially remembered for its catchy opening guitar riff, a signature feature of many songs by The View.
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Record LabelThe 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.
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Studio Recording"The Don" along with other tracks was recorded over a period of six weeks in Sawmills Studio, Cornwall.
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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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