Take Me Out (4:48)
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“Take Me Out” is the breakthrough hit and second single from Scottish band Franz Ferdinand on their self-titled album. It was released in the United Kingdom on the 12 January 2004 and in the USA on 9 February, both through Domino Records. It was released on CD, 7” vinyl, and as a DVD single with the video promo and a short interview with the band.
The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It reached #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and #66 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was voted the best single of 2004 by the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll, and #1 on Australian youth radio network Triple J’s Hottest 100 of the same year.
The song was covered by the Scissor Sisters in 2004 on the B side to their single “Mary” and “Filthy/Gorgeous. In Australia, the song received substantial airplay and was ranked #44 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2004.
* In 2006, an acoustic version of “Take Me Out” was recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. This version of the song would appear as a b-side to the exclusive fan club release of Swallow, Smile.
* A cover version of this song was used in the video game Guitar Hero.
* The Magic Numbers also covered this song for a live session for Jo Whiley’s Radio 1 show on BBC radio in February 2006, as did Guillemots in September 2006. Biffy Clyro also recorded an interesting take on this song for Zane Lowe’s show.
The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It reached #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and #66 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was voted the best single of 2004 by the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll, and #1 on Australian youth radio network Triple J’s Hottest 100 of the same year.
The song was covered by the Scissor Sisters in 2004 on the B side to their single “Mary” and “Filthy/Gorgeous. In Australia, the song received substantial airplay and was ranked #44 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2004.
* In 2006, an acoustic version of “Take Me Out” was recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. This version of the song would appear as a b-side to the exclusive fan club release of Swallow, Smile.
* A cover version of this song was used in the video game Guitar Hero.
* The Magic Numbers also covered this song for a live session for Jo Whiley’s Radio 1 show on BBC radio in February 2006, as did Guillemots in September 2006. Biffy Clyro also recorded an interesting take on this song for Zane Lowe’s show.
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Sm3xyBushido wrote:
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh the gay version homo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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tokyodrift_girl wrote:
This was the first FF song I listened to, before I actually knew who the band was. I still love it two years later. :D
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lovethe60s wrote:
Love this song!!! :D
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angryogre wrote:
fuckin weedgies!!! naw, I love this track. Bounce my arse off to this every time I hear it.
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codycadaver wrote:
I want to hear this song everyday for the rest of my life. For the past few years it has been a personal favorite
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janearch wrote:
: )
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Wesbecher wrote:
Ditto Ricca!
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LauRICCIA wrote:
It still kicks ass even after I've overplayed it!
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like it
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Obszyn wrote:
Niezły utwór - na ognicho w gronie przyjaciół z browcem - wymiata!!! Pozdro 4 all
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elemento wrote:
Quite possibly the greatest pop song of all time.
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larukuxever wrote:
Simplemente Genial
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Sir_Ginge wrote:
OMG!!!! aint heard this for ages!!! love it!!!!!
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Morrisyn wrote:
Oh so bitchin.
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sneggyuser wrote:
Cool track!!!
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Jetpirana10 wrote:
This is the version from the album.
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sunshneblu wrote:
i never hear this version sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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knallbonbon93 wrote:
<3
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Zoesdog wrote:
drive. drive fast, drive out of town, laugh and drive fast!
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nogizgumy wrote:
jeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh ;D
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