"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 self-titled twelfth studio album (2001). Released as the album's lead single, the song topped the US Adult R&B Songs chart and became a top ten hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1][2] "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.
| "Take You Out" | ||||
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| Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
| from the album Luther Vandross | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2001 | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
| Label | J | |||
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| Producer(s) | Warryn Campbell | |||
| Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
edit- US CD single[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Take You Out" | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Let's Make Tonight The Night" | 4:16 |
- UK maxi single[4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Take You Out" (Album Version) | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Take You Out" (Karmadelic Funk It Up Mix) | 3:59 |
| 3. | "Take You Out" (Allstar Remix) | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Take You Out" (Video) | 3:43 |
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 598.
- ^ Billboard Adult Singles Chart history.Billboard.com
- ^ "Take You Out" - U.S. CD single Discogs.com. Retrieved April 10, 2013
- ^ "Luther Vandross - "Take You Out" - U.K. CD Single" Discogs.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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