"N.D.C." is a song by Australian alternative rock band Jebediah. It was released in July 2002 as the third and final single from the band's self-titled album, Jebediah.[1] The track was co-written by the group's members, Chris Daymond (lead guitar), Brett Mitchell (drums, backing vocals), his brother Kevin Mitchell (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Vanessa Thornton (bass guitar).[2][3] It was released in July 2002 and peaked at number 92 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[4]

"N.D.C."
Single by Jebediah
from the album Jebediah
Released1 July 2002
RecordedJuly–August 2001
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:07
LabelRedline Records
Songwriter(s)Chris Daymond, Brett Mitchell, Kevin Mitchell and Vanessa Thornton
Producer(s)Magoo
Jebediah singles chronology
"Nothing Lasts Forever"
(2002)
"N.D.C."
(2002)
"First Time"
(2004)

Song meaning

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During an interview following a live performance at Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia, the band revealed that the song title is ambiguous, and could be a pun on the phrase, "indie scene",[5] or an acronym for "No Definite Conclusion".

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."N.D.C." 
2."Closing Time" 
3."Best of Times, Worst of Times" 
4."Nothing Lasts Forever (acoustic version)" 

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 92

References

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  1. ^ Dew Process (2012). "Shop". Dew Process. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  2. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). Encyclopedia entry for 'Jebediah'. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2018. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "'NDC' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 4 June 2018. Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g NDC; or at 'Performer:' Jebediah.
  4. ^ Ryan, Gavin (26 June 2011). "Chart Positions 51-100 Post 1989 Part 1 – Jebediah singles". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  5. ^ ruby (1 August 2002). "? ndc". Hotel-Motel Jebediah. Pro Boards. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  6. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 144.