Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí) Explained

Don Quichotte
Cover:Don Quichotte Magazine 60.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Magazine 60
Album:Costa del Sol
Genre:
Label:CBS
Producer:
  • Jean-Luc Drion
  • Dominique Régiacorte
Prev Title:Sir Walter Gimmick
Prev Year:1982
Next Title:Rendezvous sur la Costa del Sol
Next Year:1985

"Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí)", also known simply as "Don Quichotte", is a single by French synth-pop band Magazine 60, released on 1984 by CBS Records, which is included on their second studio album Costa del Sol . It was written and produced by Jean-Luc Drion and Dominique Régiacorte. "Don Quichotte" peaked at number 10 in France, 25 in Austria, 42 in Netherlands and 56 in the United States. It was used in American television series Northern Exposure, and was sampled on the hip hop song "I Got It from My Mama" by American rapper will.i.am.

Background

The song features lyrics in Spanish and a dialogue in English. The song is inspired on fictional characters Don Quixote and Sancho Panza from Miguel de Cervantes ' novel Don Quixote.

Music video

The music video was directed by Jacques Samyn, and it features Olivier dressed as a maid and the other two members performing the song.[1] An alternative music video was made, in which Magazine 60 are seen performing the song in public streets.[2]

Personnel

Credits adapted from "Don Quichotte" and Costa del Sol liner notes.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Magazine 60

Musicians

Design

Production

Recorded, produced and mixed at Studio D.J.L.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1985-1986)Peak
position
European Top 100 Singles[9] 30
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 56
US Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play[11] 16

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Quichotte - Magazine 60. YouTube.
  2. Web site: Don Quichotte - Magazine 60. live. YouTube. https://web.archive.org/web/20130804070944/http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=-otJCqFG1Lk . August 4, 2013 .
  3. 1984. "Don Quichotte". single liner notes. Magazine 60. Back cover.
  4. Web site: Magazine 60 - Costa Del Sol. 2020-07-13. Discogs. es.
  5. Web site: Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte. 2020-07-13. Discogs. es.
  6. Web site: Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte (D.J. / U.S. Special Remix). 2020-07-13. Discogs. es.
  7. Web site: Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte. 2020-07-13. Discogs. es.
  8. Web site: Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte. 2020-07-13. Discogs. es.
  9. Web site: Don Quichotte – Magazine 60. Week of 1985-10-14 . Music & Media. July 14, 2020.
  10. Web site: Don Quichotte – Magazine 60. Week of 1986-06-13 . Billboard. July 13, 2020.
  11. Web site: Don Quichotte – Magazine 60. Week of 1985-12-28 . January 18, 1986. Billboard. July 13, 2020.