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"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, charting at #6 on the UK Singles Chart. The atmospheric single is noted for its heavy piano and guitars played in unison, with Andy Williams' percussion maintaining a driving beat. The 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 foo… read more
"Black and White Town" is the lead single on Doves' third album, Some Cities. The single is believed to be based upon the Cheshire tow… read more
"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 … read more

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Doves is an band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are joined on stage by Martin Rebelski (keys). They are known for their large, sound, which combines dovetailing guitar lines with driving percussion and a penchant for atmospherics. Unusually, both Williams brothers have also contributed lead vocals. Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub, a dance act who coincided with the rise of the Hacienda and the scene from Manchester expanding outwards, th… read more
Doves is an band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are join… read more
Doves is an band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are joined on stage by Martin Rebelski (keys). They ar… read more

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