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Wikipedia article




'"While You Wait for the Others"' is a song by Brooklyn-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear, and the second single from the band's third studio album, 'Veckatimest'. The song was released as a single on August 31, 2009.

Accolades



"While You Wait for the Others" was ranked #334 in Pitchfork Media's 'Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s' [http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7685-the-top-500-tracks-of-the-2000s-500-201/2/]

Upon release, Pitchfork gave the song their first ever 10/10 review, stating that the track "proves what Grizzly Bear are capable of when they try and meet the pop-inclined listener halfway."

Michael McDonald collaboration



Michael McDonald, of the Doobie Brothers, performs lead vocals on the single's B-side - the same track with the lead vocals replaced by McDonald's. McDonald states that Grizzly Bear's songs are "alluring and interesting. So when they mentioned to me about doing this, I said absolutely."

Speaking to Pitchfork Media about the collaboration, bassist Chris Taylor commented,[http://pitchfork.com/news/36999-grizzly-bears-chris-taylor-talks-jay-z-itwilighti-soundtrack-solo-project/ ]

Video



A video for "While You Wait for the Others" was released on September 11, 2009. The video was directed by Sean Pecknold, brother of Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold.

Track listing



References




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