Eleanor Put Your Boots On

Franz Ferdinand

About Eleanor Put Your Boots On

"Eleanor Put Your Boots On" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the fourth single from their second album, You Could Have It So Much Better, on 17 July 2006. The single version of the song is a new version that was recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan during their 2006 tour with Death Cab for Cutie. Promotion for the single included two videos: one for "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" and one for B-side Wine in the Afternoon (recorded at Trama Studios, São Paulo, Brazil), making the B-side a video-clip-only single. It reached the #30 spot in the UK charts and #17 in Scotland. 


Year:
2005
2:49
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Eleanor put those boots back on,
Kick the heels into the Brooklyn dirt,
I know it isn't dignified to run,
But if you run,
You can run to the Coney Island roller coaster,
Ride to the highest point and leap across the filthy water,
Leap until the Gulf Stream's brought you down.

I could be there when you land [Repeat: x2]

So Eleanor take a Green Point three point,
Turn towards the hidden sun,
You know you look so elegant when you run,
If you run, you can run,
To that statue with the dictionary,
Climb to her fingernail and leap, yeah,
Take an atmospheric leap,
Leap and let the jet stream set you down.

Could be there when you land,
I could be there when you land,
Could be there when you land.

So Eleanor put those boots back on,
Put the boots back on and run, run,
Come on over here, come on over here,
Come on over here

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Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER PAUL KAPRANOS HUNTLEY, NICHOLAS JOHN MCCARTHY, PAUL ROBERT THOMPSON, ROBERT HARDY

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Eleanor Put Your Boots On" was released by Franz Ferdinand, a British rock band, in 2006. It is the fourth single off of their second studio album "You Could Have It So Much Better".
Song Inspiration
The song is allegedly inspired by the band's frontman, Alex Kapranos's, relationship with Eleanor Friedberger of "The Fiery Furnaces", another band. Hence the name 'Eleanor' in the title.
Alteration for Single Release
When "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" was released as a single, it underwent an alteration — the album version was replaced by a re-recorded version with richer instrumentation.
The Track Duration
The song's duration varies across different versions. The single version of the song is two minutes and 49 seconds, while the album version is a little longer, clocking in at three minutes and 14 seconds.
Numbering
The song is the 11th track on the U.S. version of the "You Could Have It So Much Better" album, and the 12th track on the UK version.
Featuring Instrument
One of the striking features of the song is its inclusion of a piano, which is not as prominent in many of the band's other songs.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" didn't perform spectacularly on the charts. It peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song portray a comforting tone and metaphorically talk about overcoming life’s issues for someone you love.
Single Track List
The single's B-Side features the track "Ghost in a Ditch", an unreleased track from the "You Could Have It So Much Better" recording sessions.
Live Performances
The band regularly performed the song live during their world tour in 2004-2005, and it was well-received by their fan base.
Music Video
The music video for the song is rather simple, focused largely on the band performing the song in a small room. It reflects much of Franz Ferdinand's style — minimalistic yet engaging.
Song Style
The song is noted for its softer, more melodic quality compared to some of Franz Ferdinand's other, more energetic rock anthems. This reflects the band's versatility in songwriting and performance.
Sound Influence
Some critics have drawn parallels between the sound of "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" and the music of 1960s British rock bands, particularly The Kinks.
Bird Themed Cover Art
The cover art for the single features a stylized illustration of a bird, adding to the vintage feel of the single. This is contrary to the more modern, graphic design-oriented covers of many of their other releases.

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