Take Me Out (single)

:This article is about the song by Franz Ferdinand. For other meanings, see Take Me Out (disambiguation).

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Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out (disambiguation)

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"Take Me Out" is the breakthrough hit and second single from Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. 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.

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Franz Ferdinand - United Kingdom - 12 January - 2004 - 9 February - Domino Records - CD - DVD

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The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It reached #66 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was voted the best single of 2004 by the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll.

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UK Singles Chart - Billboard Hot 100 - Modern Rock Tracks - 2004 - Village Voice - Pazz & Jop

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The song was used in television commercials for the launch of the Sony PSP as well as in YTMND sites involving a PSP ejecting its disc automatically. It was also featured on Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 17

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Sony PSP - YTMND

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The song was covered by the Scissor Sisters in 2004 on the B side to their single "Mary".

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In 2005, Pete Doherty accused Franz Ferdinand of plagiarizing the 1972 Ringo Starr hit "Back Off Boogaloo," saying the band used the same guitar riff and song structure for "Take Me Out." http://212.2.162.45/entertainment/story.asp?j=143229840&p=y43z3x536&n=143230635

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Pete Doherty - Ringo Starr

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Note: this song should not be confused with "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" which is traditionally sung at baseball stadiums.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Baseball

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