Take Your Mama
Encyclopedia
"Take Your Mama" is a song by American
band Scissor Sisters
and is the second track on their self-titled
debut album (see 2004 in music
). It was released March 29, 2004 as a single
in the UK
, peaking at #17 in the UK Singles Chart
(see 2004 in British music
). It also saw considerable success internationally, notably in New Zealand
, where it reached #11 in the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart
. The song was included in the soundtrack to FIFA Football 2005
.
In Australia, the song was ranked #23 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004
.
The song was written by Jason Sellards
and Scott Hoffman
. The song's lyrics depict the struggles of being a young homosexual male adult raised in a somewhat conservative environment, and the hardships of admitting one's sexuality to their mother.
United States
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band Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism...
and is the second track on their self-titled
Scissor Sisters (album)
-Personnel:* Jake Shears – lead vocals* Babydaddy – bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals* Ana Matronic – lead vocals* Del Marquis – guitar, bass guitar* Paddy Boom - drums, percussion-Release dates:-Charts:-References:...
debut album (see 2004 in music
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
). It was released March 29, 2004 as a single
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...
in the UK
United Kingdom
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, peaking at #17 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
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(see 2004 in British music
2004 in British music
This article gives details on 2004 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. The year was special for many successful artists, including Eminem, Britney Spears, Scissor Sisters, Usher, Natasha Bedingfield, Jamelia, Franz Ferdinand and The Streets.-Summary of UK...
). It also saw considerable success internationally, notably in New Zealand
New Zealand
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, where it reached #11 in the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
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. The song was included in the soundtrack to FIFA Football 2005
FIFA Football 2005
FIFA Football 2005, also known as FIFA Soccer 2005, FIFA 2005 or simply FIFA 05, is a football video game released in . It was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, GameCube, mobile...
.
In Australia, the song was ranked #23 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004
Triple J Hottest 100, 2004
The 2004 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on 26 January 2005. It was the twelfth such countdown of the most popular songs of the year, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J....
.
The song was written by Jason Sellards
Jake Shears
Jake Shears is the lead male vocalist for the American music group Scissor Sisters.-Early life and education:...
and Scott Hoffman
Babydaddy
Scott Hoffman , known by his stage name Babydaddy, is the Ivor Novello Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, backing vocalist and lyricist for the American glam rock band, Scissor Sisters...
. The song's lyrics depict the struggles of being a young homosexual male adult raised in a somewhat conservative environment, and the hardships of admitting one's sexuality to their mother.
Track listing
- 12" vinyl
- A. "Take Your Mama" – 4:32
- B1. "Take Your Mama" (Hot Chip remix) – 5:00
- B2. "Take Your Mama" (a cappella) – 4:32
- 12" picture disc
- A1. "Take Your Mama" – 4:32
- B1. "The Backwoods Discotheque, Pt. II" – 4:25
- B2. "Take Your Mama" (National Forest remix) – 5:37
- CD single
- "Take Your Mama" – 4:32
- "The Backwoods Discoteque, Pt. II" – 4:24
- Australian CD single
- "Take Your Mama" – 4:33
- "The Backwoods Discoteque, Pt. II" – 4:25
- "Get It Get It" – 3:48
- "Take Your Mama" (music video)
Official remixes
- "Take Your Mama" (a cappella)
- "Take Your Mama" (Chris the Greek remix)
- "Take Your Mama" (Dr. Brooks mix)
- "Take Your Mama" (Greg C Bootleg mix edit)
- "Take Your Mama" (Hot Chip remix)
- "Take Your Mama" (Johnny Budz mix)
- "Take Your Mama" (Mig Vs Rizzo mix)
- "Take Your Mama" (National Forest remix)