"Taking Back Control" is a single by the rock band Sparta. It is one of their most well-known songs and the first single from the album Threes. The song was a chart success, performing decently on both Billboard's Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock chart.
"Taking Back Control" | |
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Single by Sparta | |
from the album Threes | |
Released | September 25, 2006[1] |
Genre | Alternative rock |
Length | 3:40 |
Label | EMI/Hollywood |
Songwriter(s) | Tony Hajjar, Keeley Davis, Matt Miller, Jim Ward |
It has been featured in the video game Madden NFL 07[2] (titled as "Future Needs") and the movie The Invisible.
Background
editA demo version of the song, titled "Future Needs", was included on the Madden NFL 07 soundtrack; this version features different lyrics and a changed chorus.[2]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Taking Back Control" | 3:40 |
Chart performance
editChart (2007) | Peak position |
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[3] | 25 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
References
edit- ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Madden NFL 07 Soundtrack - Music News at IGN". Music.ign.com. Archived from the original on 2006-07-03. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Sparta Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ "Sparta Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2015.