Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band (also known as DMB) is an American rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia. The band's lineup consists of Dave Matthews (lead vocals, guitar), Stefan Lessard (bass), Carter Beauford (drums), Tim Reynolds (lead guitar), R ...
, released as the first single from their album ''
Before These Crowded Streets
''Before These Crowded Streets'' is the third studio album by the American rock band Dave Matthews Band. It was released on April 28, 1998, through RCA Records. The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite, his last collaboration with the group unt ...
''. The song, which features guest vocals by
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette ( ; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian and American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, she became a cultural phenomenon during the mid 199 ...
and banjo playing by
Béla Fleck
Béla Anton Leoš Fleck (born July 10, 1958) is an American banjo player. An acclaimed virtuoso, he is an innovative and technically proficient pioneer and ambassador of the banjo, playing music from bluegrass, jazz, classical, rock and various ...
, addresses the persecution of the Native Americans in the United States.
Music videos were made to promote three singles from the album, with "Don't Drink the Water" as the first.
Track listing
U.S. single
#"Don't Drink the Water" (Edit) – 4:35
#"Don't Drink the Water" (Album Version) – 7:03
Australia single
#"Don't Drink the Water" (Edit) – 4:35
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Crash into Me
"Crash into Me" is a song by American rock group Dave Matthews Band. It was released on October 29, 1996 as the third single from their second album, '' Crash''. It reached number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart in March 1997. ...
" (Live) – 5:33
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Tripping Billies
"Tripping Billies" is a song by the Dave Matthews Band, released as the fifth single from the album '' Crash''. It peaked at #18 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in June 1997.