Tripping Billies
1997 single by Dave Matthews Band
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"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.[1] The original version of the song, which appeared on their independent release Remember Two Things, was featured on the soundtrack of the film White Man's Burden. It is also notable for being the first track that violinist Boyd Tinsley played with the group, as he had been invited to contribute to the demo before eventually becoming a full-time member.
| "Tripping Billies" | ||||
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| Promotional single by Dave Matthews Band | ||||
| from the album Crash | ||||
| Released | March 1997 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 4:18 (Radio Edit) 5:00 (Album Version) | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter | David J. Matthews | |||
| Producer | Steve Lillywhite | |||
| Dave Matthews Band singles chronology | ||||
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Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett performed "Tripping Billies" at concerts on numerous occasions.
Track listing
- "Tripping Billies" (Edit) — 4:18
- "Tripping Billies" (Album Version) — 5:00
- "Tripping Billies" (Live Version) — 5:28
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 18 |
| Canada RPM Alternative 30 | 20 |
