Take It Away
Paul McCartney
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Take it away Want to hear you play Till the lights go down Take it away Don't you want to stay Till there's no one else around? Take it away Want to hear you play Till the lights go down Take it away Don't you want to stay Till there's no one else around? Lonely driver Out on the road With a hundred miles to go Sole survivor Carrying the load Switches on his radio Take it away Want to hear you play Till the lights go down (down down) Take it away Don't you want to stay Till there's no one else around? Take it away Want to hear you play Till the lights go down (down down) Take it away Don't you want to stay Till there's no one else around? In the audience Watching the show With a paper in his hand (In his hand, in his hand) Some important impresario Has a message for the band Oh Take it away Want to hear you play Till the lights go down (down down) Take it away Don't you want to stay Till there's no one else around? You never know who may be Listening to you Never know who may be Listening to you You never know who may be Listening to you Take it away, take it away After hours Late in the bar By a darkened corner seat Faded flowers wait in the jar Till the evening is complete Ah Ah Ah Ah
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Take It Away” is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, from his 1982 album "Tug of War," in collaboration with renowned producer George Martin.
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's second single in the United States on June 21, 1982.
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Chart Performance"Take It Away" reached no. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of McCartney's top 40 hits in the USA. In the UK, the single peaked at no. 15.
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Unique VideoThe music video for "Take It Away" is notable because it features former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, and long-time Wings guitarist, Laurence Juber, while actor John Hurt also makes an appearance.
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Message Behind the SongThe lyrics of "Take It Away" are thought to be about the feeling of excitement McCartney would always get, and still does, when he commences a new project.
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Live PerformancesDespite its successful chart performance, "Take It Away" was never performed live by McCartney until the "One on One tour" in 2016.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album, "Tug of War," was a critical and commercial success, reaching no. 1 on both the US and UK charts.
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Reissue"Take It Away" saw a new audience when its parent album "Tug of War" got remastered and reissued in 2015.
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Take It Away" PersonnelThe song features notable musicians, including drummer Steve Gadd, bassist Stanley Clarke, and Paul McCartney's then-wife Linda McCartney on backing vocals.
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Songwriting Process"Take It Away" is an example of McCartney's ability to craft a song with a catchy melody combined with lyrics that carry emotional weight, signifying his profound songwriting talent.
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