Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)
{{short description|2012 song by Foster the People}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)
| cover = Foster the People - Don't Stop.png
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| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Foster the People
| album = Torches
| format =
| recorded = 2010–11
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| length = 2:57
| label = {{hlist|Columbia|Startime}}
| writer = Mark Foster
| producer = {{hlist|Rich Costey|Mark Foster}}
| prev_title = Call It What You Want
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = Houdini
| next_year = 2012
}}
"Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" is a song by American indie pop band Foster the People from their debut studio album Torches. Written by the band's frontman Mark Foster, the song was released as the fourth single from the album on January 10, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/ |title=Top 40 Mainstream Radio Adds (January 10, 2012) |work=Allaccess.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228030554/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream |archivedate=December 28, 2011 |accessdate=January 7, 2012 |url-status=dead }} "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" has been used in television commercial advertisements for the Nissan Versa.{{Cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/amplifier/foster-people-now-responsible-most-annoying-commercial-194922529.html|title=Foster the People Now Responsible for the Most Annoying Commercial of the Year|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=November 10, 2011|website=Amplifier|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228001601/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/amplifier/foster-people-now-responsible-most-annoying-commercial-194922529.html|archive-date=December 28, 2013|access-date=}} The song was also featured in videogame Forza Horizon and trailers for the movie Turbo. The song was written about what a four-year-old would do if they ruled the world.{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/896107-mark-foster-my-family-used-to-bug-me-to-try-out-for-american-idol|title=Mark Foster: My family used to bug me to try out for American Idol|work=Metro|publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd|first=Andrew|last=Williams|date=2012-04-16|accessdate=2012-04-16|archive-date=2012-04-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420003016/http://www.metro.co.uk/music/896107-mark-foster-my-family-used-to-bug-me-to-try-out-for-american-idol|url-status=dead}}
Music video
The music video for "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" was filmed and directed by Daniels{{cite web|url=http://www.videostatic.com/vs/prettybird/|title=Foster the People "Don't Stop" video in production|date=October 12, 2011|accessdate=January 7, 2012|work=Videostatic.com}} in 3D in partnership with Digital Revolution Studios and released on December 8, 2011. It stars Foster alongside American actress Gabourey Sidibe.{{cite web | url=http://idolator.com/6105752/foster-the-people-gabourey-sidibe-dont-stop-video | title=Foster the People & Gabourey Sidibe Have a Car Chase in "Don't Stop" Video | publisher=Buzz Media | work=Idolator | date=December 8, 2011 | accessdate=January 7, 2012 | author=Daw, Robbie}}
In the video, Sidibe plays a driving student who unknowingly lets a con man (played by Foster) into her car, thinking he is the DMV examiner. The con man and the student fight for control of the wheel as the car (a Toyota Tercel) moves, and end up attracting the attention of two police officers (played by Foster the People members Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink) driving a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. They end up on a car chase around Hollywood, which ends when the con man gives himself up to the police and the student drives away.
At the 2012 3D Creative Arts Awards in Hollywood, the International 3D Society presented Digital Revolution Studios with a Lumiere Award for Best Television Short for the music video.{{cite news| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugo-martin-scorsese-3D-society-awards-286469 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | first=Carolyn | last=Giardina | title='Hugo' Tops International 3D Society Awards With Three Trophies}}
Personnel
- Mark Foster – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, percussion, programming
- Cubbie Fink – bass guitar
- Mark Pontius – drums
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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!Chart (2011–2012) !Peak |
| {{single chart|Wallonia Tip|28|artist=Foster The People|song=Don't Stop (Color On The Walls)|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardcanadianhot100|56|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardcanadarock|13|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Slovakia|47|artist=Foster the People|song=Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)|url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparadask/index.php?a=titul&hitparada=18&titul=146799&sec=1b0ce8605935c40b2e77ad76409bddfb|year=2012|week=04|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|86|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|17|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboarddanceclubplay|10|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|8|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|34|artist=Foster the People|access-date=January 9, 2018|rowheader=true}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="row"| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard){{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2012/hot-rock-songs?begin=21&order=position|title=Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2012|website=Billboard|access-date=December 19, 2012}}
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|digital=true|artist=Foster the People|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2012|title=Don't Stop|certyear=2012}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Foster the People|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2012|certyear=2023|title=Don't Stop}}
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Release history
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!scope="col"|Country !scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Format |
| scope="row"| United States
| January 10, 2012 | Alternative radio |
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| scope="row"| United Kingdom{{cite web|url=http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm |title=Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples |publisher=Radio1 Greece |accessdate=February 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020105600/http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm |archivedate=October 20, 2012 }}
| April 23, 2012 |
References
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External links
- {{youtube|jlAgHt92lqE|"Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" Official music video}}
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Category:Foster the People songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Rich Costey