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"Ditmas"
Single by Mumford & Sons
from the album Wilder Mind
Released	11 September 2015 (2015-09-11)
Recorded	2014–15 at AIR Studios (London)
Genre	Indie rock alternative rock
Length	3:38
Label	Island Glassnote Gentlemen of the Road
Songwriter(s)	Ted Dwane Ben Lovett Winston Marshall Marcus Mumford
Producer(s)	James Ford
Mumford & Sons singles chronology
"The Wolf" (2015) "Ditmas" (2015) "Tompkins Square Park" (2015)
Music video
"Ditmas" on YouTube

"Ditmas" is a song by the band Mumford & Sons from their third studio album Wilder Mind. It was released worldwide as the third single from the album on September 11, 2015, and was sent to American alternative stations on 17 November 2015.

Background

The title of the song stems from Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, in New York City; Ditmas Park is the location of The National guitarist Aaron Dessner's studio where most of the album was written and demoed. The song is a representation of the change in the band's sound, most noticeably less usage of the banjo and more utilization of electric instruments. The song is described as a breakup song.

Music video

The music video for the song showcases the relationship between a Ukrainian Cossack and his horse. Directed by Alex Southam, the video was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine. The band is also seen performing the song throughout the video.

Charts

Certifications

References

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14. "British single certifications – Mumford & Sons – Ditmas". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 May 2024.

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