Length 4:44 | ||
B-side Suddenly Everything Has Changed Released July 8, 2003 (2003-07-08) Genre Indietronicaelectropopindie pop Writer(s) Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello |
"The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" is a song by the electronic music band The Postal Service, the second single from their debut album, Give Up, released July 8, 2003 on Sub Pop Records. The single included a cover of "Suddenly Everything Has Changed" by The Flaming Lips, and two remixed tracks.
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Background
The song was written by Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, and recorded in early 2002. The "District" in the song's title is a reference to Washington, D.C. (known colloquially as "The District" by its inhabitants) where Gibbard's girlfriend at the time had moved to. The cover artwork for the single was designed by Kozyndan.
In 2004, this song was featured in the soundtrack of 2004 film D.E.B.S..
Cover versions
Track listing
- "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" – 4:44
- "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" (remix by DJ Downfall) – 6:55
- "Such Great Heights" (remix by John Tejada) – 5:49
- "Suddenly Everything Has Changed" (The Flaming Lips cover) – 3:52
References
The District Sleeps Alone Tonight Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA