"Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí)", also known simply as "Don Quichotte", is a single by French band Magazine 60 released on 1984 through CBS Records, which is included in their second studio album Costa del Sol . It was written and produced by Jean-Luc Drion and Dominique Régiacorte.[1] "Don Quichotte" peaked at number 10 in France, 25 in Austria, 42 in Netherlands and 56 in the United States.
"Don Quichotte" | ||||
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Single by Magazine 60 | ||||
from the album Costa del Sol | ||||
Released | 1984 (1984) | |||
Genre | Italo disco | |||
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Label | CBS | |||
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Magazine 60 singles chronology | ||||
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U.S. Remix (UK version) | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí)" on YouTube | ||||
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 ' Don Quixote.
The music video was directed by Jacques Samyn, and it features Olivier dressed as a maid and the other two members performing the song.[2] An alternative music video was made, in which Magazine 60 are seen performing the song in public streets.[3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí)" | Jean-Luc Drion; Dominique Régiacorte | 3:40 |
2. | "Circonvolution" (Instrumental) | Drion | 3:25 |
Total length: | 7:05 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Don Quichotte (No Están Aquí)" | Drion; Régiacorte | 5:05 |
2. | "Playa del Amor" | Drion; Régiacorte; Lauide; Veronique Olivier | 5:35 |
Total length: | 10:40 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Don Quichotte" (U.S. Remix) | Drion; Régiacorte | 6:29 |
2. | "Don Quichotte" | Drion; Régiacorte | 5:05 |
Total length: | 11:34 |
Credits adapted from "Don Quichotte" and Costa del Sol liner notes.[1][4][5][6][7][8]
Magazine 60
Musicians
Design
Production
Recorded, produced and mixed at Studio D.J.L.
Chart (1985-1986) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] | 25 |
European Top 100 Singles[10] | 30 |
France (SNEP)[11] | 10 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 42 |
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 56 |
US Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play[14] | 16 |
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