Take You Out

Luther Vandross

About Take You Out

"Take You Out" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It was written by Warryn Campbell, Harold Lilly, and John Smith and produced by the former for Vandross's for his self-titled twelfth studio album (2001). Released as the album's lead single, the song became a top ten hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Take You Out" was later interpolated by American rapper Jay-Z in his song "Excuse Me Miss", on his album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse, released in 2002.  


Year:
2008
26 

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How could I forget what she had on
Halter top with the capri pants on
Had a smile that would stop time
And pretty feet which is a fetish of mine
Hair down to her shoulders barely
Lip gloss with no make-up surely
I wasn't gonna let her get away
Until she heard me say

Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from 
And I come and possibly 
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark 
So let me know 
Can I take you out tonight

Don't care if I get rejected
At least then I won't regret it
Regret the fact I missed the chance 
For romance at least
I walk away knowing I tried my best 
And I'm going, I'm going on with my day
Cause at least she heard me say

Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from 
And I come and possibly 
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark 
So let me know 
Can I take you out tonight

Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from 
And I come and possibly 
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark 
So let me know 
Can I take you out tonight

That's why I had to come over
And introduce myself to you
Cause you never gonna know 
When you're gonna find love
And hopefully I'll find it in you

Excuse me miss
What's your name
Where are you from 
And I come and possibly 
Can I take you out tonight
To a movie, to the park
I'll have you home before it's dark 
So let me know 
Can I take you out tonight

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: HAROLD LILLY JR, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, JOHN T SMITH, WARRYN CAMPBELL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MISSING LINK MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Take You Out" was created by acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter, Luther Vandross, known for his rich, soulful voice and poignant lyrics.
Album Information
The song is part of his platinum-selling album, "Luther Vandross," which was released in 2001.
Chart Performance
"Take You Out" enjoyed considerable chart success. It was ranked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was also ranked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
Luther Vandross' "Take You Out" was nominated for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of the song center around a scenario wherein Vandross offers to take a lady on a date, promising to make her feel special.
Musical Style
The song features Luther Vandross' signature R&B sound, with a smooth melody and romantic lyrics.
Song Inspiration
"Take You Out" is in line with Luther's typical music style, where he always puts an emphasis on romance and love.
Popular Reception
The song continues to be a popular choice for romantic playlists and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Music Video
The music video for "Take You Out" was directed by Little X and it features Luther Vandross as well as several other actors/actresses.
Legacy
"Take You Out" has become one of Luther Vandross's signature songs, remembered as a classic in the R&B genre.
Production Details
The song was produced by Vandross and Marcus Miller. It was arranged by Vandross, Fonzi Thornton, and Tawatha Agee.

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