Do You Want To
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"Do You Want To" is the lead single
for Franz Ferdinand
's second album
, You Could Have It So Much Better
. It was released 19 September 2005 and charted at number four in the UK Singles Chart
(see 2005 in British music
). The video, directed by Diane Martel
, was released on August 23 and was played every hour on MTV2
on the day it debuted. In the U.S., the song had the most success on the Modern Rock
chart, where it peaked at number nine, while reaching number 76 on the pop chart
. It also reached the top spot in the UK Indie Chart
. In February 2006, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA
.
.
dances in an Elvis
-esquely suggestive manner around his microphone stand. According to Spin magazine, the song is apparently based on an actual party in Glasgow
art gallery attended by the members of the band. The band wanted the video to set the scene on the actual party.
The video, edited by Paul Martínez and directed by Diane Martel
, was filmed in a large studio in Lower Manhattan. Aside from a few paid actors in the front row, most of the extras for the last dance sequence in the video are Franz Ferdinand fans recruited from the band's web page.
The syndicated version of the video removes a sequence where a flaming man shakes hands with a mannequin, reminiscent of the famous album cover from Pink Floyd
's Wish You Were Here.
, Daddy Day Camp
, and Good Luck Chuck
. The song was featured as the ending theme song to the anime
series Paradise Kiss
.
It was also used on children's TV channel, cbeebies. It featured in the program "Doodle Do".
The song was also used for Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
, and is now available as downloadable content for the video game Rock Band
. Also appear on the Soundtracks of
Top Spin 3
.
It was also played in the beginning of the CSI: NY
episode "Bad Beat".
single of 2005. It also came 10th in Triple J
's hottest 100 for 2005. On Q's top 100 Indie Anthems Ever it was placed on #43, Q also named it the greatest single of 2005.
The song was listed as the 342nd best song of the 2000s by Pitchfork Media
.
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Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
for Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand (band)
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish post-punk revival band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos , Bob Hardy , Nick McCarthy , and Paul Thomson .The band first experienced chart success when their second single, "Take Me Out", reached #3 in...
's second album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, You Could Have It So Much Better
You Could Have It So Much Better
You Could Have It So Much Better is the second studio album by Glaswegian indie rock band Franz Ferdinand that was first released 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom. Recorded in both the United States and their own studio in Glasgow with producer Rich Costey, the album gave birth to the release...
. It was released 19 September 2005 and charted at number four in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
(see 2005 in British music
2005 in British music
This is a summary of 2005 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts. Average sales for a number one were 80,437 per week.-Summary:...
). The video, directed by Diane Martel
Diane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
, was released on August 23 and was played every hour on MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
on the day it debuted. In the U.S., the song had the most success on the Modern Rock
Modern Rock Tracks
Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs...
chart, where it peaked at number nine, while reaching number 76 on the pop chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. It also reached the top spot in the UK Indie Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
. In February 2006, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
.
History
The song was written as somewhat of a joke after Alex Kapranos came home from a party one night where people were yelling the most ridiculous and profane things to each other. The lyrics are basically some things that he heard different women shouting at him over the noise of the party. The song is addressed to a person the band met at the party (apparently at an art gallery or some other artistic or highbrow venue), and essentially invites the addressee to hook upCasual sex
Casual sex or hooking up refers to certain types of human sexual activity outside the context of a romantic relationship. The term is not always used consistently: some use it to refer to any extramarital sex, some use it to refer to sex in a casual relationship, whereas others reserve its use for...
.
Video
The music video takes place in a rather madcap art gallery "transmission party"; the band's instruments appear out of nowhere, and Alex KapranosAlex Kapranos
Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley , commonly known as Alex Kapranos, is a United Kingdom-based musician who is the lead singer and the guitarist of the Glasgow band Franz Ferdinand.-Early life:...
dances in an Elvis
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
-esquely suggestive manner around his microphone stand. According to Spin magazine, the song is apparently based on an actual party in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
art gallery attended by the members of the band. The band wanted the video to set the scene on the actual party.
The video, edited by Paul Martínez and directed by Diane Martel
Diane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
, was filmed in a large studio in Lower Manhattan. Aside from a few paid actors in the front row, most of the extras for the last dance sequence in the video are Franz Ferdinand fans recruited from the band's web page.
The syndicated version of the video removes a sequence where a flaming man shakes hands with a mannequin, reminiscent of the famous album cover from Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
's Wish You Were Here.
Usage in the media
The song has appeared in many commercials and trailers, such as Fun With Dick and JaneFun with Dick and Jane (2005 film)
Fun with Dick and Jane is a 2005 remake of the 1977 American comedy film of the same name, directed by Dean Parisot and written by Judd Apatow and Nicholas Stoller. It stars Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni as Dick and Jane Harper, an upper-middle-class couple who resort to robbery after the company for...
, Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp is a 2007 American family comedy film directed by Fred Savage in his feature film directing debut. It was the sequel to Daddy Day Care , with a recast of the characters that appeared in the original film. The film was produced by Revolution Studios and released by TriStar Pictures...
, and Good Luck Chuck
Good Luck Chuck
Good Luck Chuck is a 2007 romantic comedy film starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. In the film, women find their "one true love" after having sex with a dentist named Chuck...
. The song was featured as the ending theme song to the anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Paradise Kiss
Paradise Kiss
, abbreviated to "ParaKiss", is a manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It appeared as a serial in the Japanese manga magazine Zipper. Shodensha collected the chapters into five volumes...
.
It was also used on children's TV channel, cbeebies. It featured in the program "Doodle Do".
The song was also used for Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova is an arcade game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was produced by Konami and released through Betson Enterprises. The game was released in Europe on April 28, 2006, followed shortly by the North American release on May 15...
, and is now available as downloadable content for the video game Rock Band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
. Also appear on the Soundtracks of
Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3 is the third title in the Top Spin series of video games. The game was developed by PAM Development and published by 2K Sports. New game elements include real-time weather effects, more options of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and new unparalleled...
.
It was also played in the beginning of the CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
episode "Bad Beat".
Honors
It was named the Sound OpinionsSound Opinions
Sound Opinions is a radio talk show focusing on rock music. It airs Friday night at 8 PM CST and Saturday morning at 11 AM CST on Chicago Public Radio. The show is hosted by Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot and features interviews with musicians and industry figures as well as featuring current music...
single of 2005. It also came 10th in Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
's hottest 100 for 2005. On Q's top 100 Indie Anthems Ever it was placed on #43, Q also named it the greatest single of 2005.
The song was listed as the 342nd best song of the 2000s by Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
.
UK Versions
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- "Do You Want To"
- "Your Diary"
Maxi-CD
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- "Do You Want To"
- "Fabulously Lazy"
- Lead vocals: Nick McCarthy (verses, bridge) and Alex Kapranos (chorus)
- "What You Meant" (Acoustic Version)
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- "Do You Want To"
- "Get Away"
- Lead vocals: Nick McCarthy (verses) and Alex Kapranos (chorus)
12"
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- "Do You Want To" (Erol Alkan Glam Racket Remix)
- "Do You Want To" (Original Version)