Take Me Over

For the 2014 single by Peking Duk, see Take Me Over (Peking Duk song).
"Take Me Over"
Single by Cut Copy
from the album Zonoscope
Released 23 November 2010
Format digital download, 12" single
Recorded 2010
Genre Synthpop
Length 5:50
Label Modular
Writer(s) Cut Copy
Producer(s) Cut Copy
Cut Copy singles chronology
"Where I'm Going"
(2010)		 "Take Me Over"
(2010)		 "Need You Now"
(2011)

"Take Me Over" is a song by Australian electronic music band Cut Copy, released as the second single from their third studio album, Zonoscope (2011). The song has become one of the band's most recognizable tunes. It has also met with positive critical reception, and the critics noted the song's references to Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" and Men at Work's "Down Under".[1][2]

Music video

The music video for "Take Me Over" was filmed by Australian director Kris Moyes in Sydney in November 2010, featuring jungle scenes, an Indiana Jones-style wardrobe and nude models.[3] The clip, however, was never released due to production delays.[4] In May 2012, a fan made music video for the song premiered online, directed by Ryan Patrick.[5]

Track listings

  1. "Take Me Over" – 5:08
  2. "Take Me Over" (The Loving Hand Remix) – 10:23
  3. "Take Me Over" (Azari & III Remix) – 6:03
  4. "Take Me Over" (Mylo Remix) – 6:56
  5. "Take Me Over" (Flight Facilities Remix) – 6:54
  1. "Take Me Over" – 5:08
  2. "Take Me Over" (Azari & III Remix) – 6:03
  3. "Take Me Over" (Thee Loving Hand Remix) – 10:24

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Hitseekers)[8] 10
US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs (Billboard)[9] 44

Release history

Region Date Label Format(s)
Australia 23 November 2010 Modular Recordings digital download
UK 16 January 2011 digital download
24 January 2011 12"

References

  1. ↑ Tom Breihan (February 7, 2011). "Cut Copy: Zonoscope". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Mikael Wood (February 8, 2011). "Cut Copy, 'Zonoscope' Review". www.spin.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Cut Copy discuss new single ahead of Tuesday premiere". www.themusicnetwork.com. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Jason Treuen (18 February 2011). "Cut Copy release crazy sports video for Need You Now". www.themusicnetwork.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Cut Copy - Take Me Over - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Cut/Copy* - Take Me Over (File, MP3) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Cut Copy - Take Me Over (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "ARIA Hitseekers - Week Commencing 6th December 2010". pandora.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "Cut Copy - Chart history". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.