"Don't Go (Girls and Boys)" is a song written and recorded by Canadian singer

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with producer Jay Levine. It was released on May 25 2004, and serves as the fourth and final single from Dobson's self-titled debut album. Although it did not appear on the initial release of the album, the song was appended to later pressings. The song was featured in a 2004

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commercial that starred Dobson.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)" is "as nostalgic as it is catchy" and is an "instantly infectious jam."

Track listing

CD single # "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)" (Fefe Dobson, Jay Levine) — 3:18 # "Don't Let Me Fall" (Dobson, Levine) — 3:55 There is a version " For Promotional Use Only" sometimes referred to as a DJ single, with just the song and a brief "CALLOUT".

Music video

The music video for "Don't Go" was directed by Rainbows & Vampires and is set in

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, with references to subways, 43rd Street, and

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in both the song and video. The video starred Dobson and

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running away from two unidentified men in black suits and culminates with Dobson performing the song on-stage at CBGB.

Chart performance

Release history

References

{{authority control Fefe Dobson songs Island Records singles 2004 singles Songs written by Fefe Dobson 2003 songs Songs written by Jason Levine