I Will Follow You Into The Dark

I Will Follow You Into The Dark

For the film of the same name, see I Will Follow You Into the Dark (film)

"I Will Follow You into the Dark"
Single by Death Cab for Cutie
from the album Plans
Released June 26, 2006 (2006-06-26)
Format 7", CD single
Recorded Spring 2005 at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, MA
Genre Indie folk
Acoustic
Indie pop
Length 3:09
Label Atlantic
Producer Chris Walla
Death Cab for Cutie singles chronology
"Crooked Teeth"
(2006)		 "I Will Follow You into the Dark"
(2006)		 "I Will Possess Your Heart"
(2008)
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"I Will Follow You into the Dark" is a song by Death Cab for Cutie and the third single from their fifth album Plans. It is a solo, acoustic ballad written and performed by frontman Ben Gibbard and was recorded in monaural with a single microphone and little editing. The song details the singer's promise to a loved one to remain by her side even after death. Two music videos—one appearing on Directions: The Plans Video Album—have been made to the song.

Read more about I Will Follow You Into The Dark:  Concept and Creation, Recording, Music Videos, Release, Critical Reaction, Media, Chart Positions, Cover Versions

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