| "Ditmas" | ||||
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| Single byMumford & Sons | ||||
| from the albumWilder Mind | ||||
| Released | 11 September 2015 (2015-09-11) | |||
| Recorded | 2014–15 atAIR Studios (London) | |||
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| Length | 3:38 | |||
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| Producer(s) | James Ford | |||
| Mumford & Sons singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ditmas" onYouTube | ||||
"Ditmas" is a song by the bandMumford & Sons from their third studio albumWilder Mind. It was released worldwide as the third single from the album on September 11, 2015, and was sent to Americanalternative stations on 17 November 2015.[1]
The title of the song stems fromDitmas Park, Brooklyn, inNew York City; Ditmas Park is the location ofThe National guitaristAaron Dessner's studio where most of the album was written and demoed.[2] The song is a representation of the change in the band's sound, most noticeably less usage of the banjo and more utilization of electric instruments. The song is described as a breakup song.[3]
The music video for the song showcases the relationship between a UkrainianCossack and his horse. Directed byAlex Southam, the video was shot inKyiv, Ukraine.[4] The band is also seen performing the song throughout the video.
| Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 80 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 17 |
| CanadaRock (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 99 |
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 35 |
| Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 65 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 83 |
| USHot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 38 |
| USRock Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 15 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
