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Take Me Back to Your House

"Take Me Back to Your House" is a song by English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx featuring Martina Sorbara. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, Crazy Itch Radio (2006), by XL Recordings. The track reached number 42 on the UK Singles Chart following its release in October 2006.

"Take Me Back to Your House"
Single by Basement Jaxx featuring Martina Sorbara
from the album Crazy Itch Radio
B-side"Lollipop"
Released30 October 2006 (2006-10-30)
GenreHouse
Length
  • 5:08 (album version)
  • 3:48 (radio edit)
LabelXL
Songwriter(s)
  • Simon Ratcliffe
  • Felix Buxton
  • Sorbara
Producer(s)Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx singles chronology
"Hush Boy"
(2006) 		"Take Me Back to Your House"
(2006) 		"Hey U"
(2007)
Martina Sorbara singles chronology
"Take Me Back to Your House"
(2006) 		"Fire in Your New Shoes"
(2010)

Composition

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The Independent described the track as an uptempo banjo house "stomper".[1]

Critical reception

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The Independent called the track "deliriously catchy."[1] Robert Christgau chose the song as one of his favorite tracks from the album.[2]

Music video

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The music video for the song was directed by Dougal Wilson. The video features Martina Sorbara and high stepping Cossacks and dancing bears.[1] The Independent called the video "remarkable."[1]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Take Me Back to Your House"
Chart (2006–2007) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 71
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 3
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[5] 85
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] 10
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[7] 40
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 48
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 99
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[10] 19
Scotland (OCC)[11] 37
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 42
UK Dance (OCC)[13] 12
UK Indie (OCC)[14] 4

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Take Me Back to Your House"
Chart (2006) Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[15] 181

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Take Me Back to Your House"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 30 October 2006 CD XL [16]
Australia 20 November 2006
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
 [17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Hardaker, Tim (14 December 2006). "Video: Basement Jaxx – Take Me Back To Your House". InTheMix. Junkee Media. Retrieved 14 May 2017.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Basement Jaxx".
  3. ^ "Issue 881" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Basement Jaxx – Take Me Back to Your House" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  5. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 5152. týden 2006 in the date selector. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Basement Jaxx: Take Me Back to Your House" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Basement Jaxx". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Basement Jaxx – Take Me Back to Your House" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Nov 30, 2006". TopHit. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2006". TopHit. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  16. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 28 October 2006. p. 25.
  17. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 20th November 2006" (PDF). ARIA. 20 November 2006. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
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