| "Taking Back Control" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Sparta | |
| from the album Threes | |
| Released | September 25, 20061 |
| Genre | Alternative rock |
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | EMI/Hollywood |
| Songwriters | Tony Hajjar, Keeley Davis, Matt Miller, Jim Ward |
"Taking Back Control" is a single by the rock band Sparta. It is one of their most well-known songs and the first single from the album Threes. The song was a chart success, performing decently on both Billboard's Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock chart.
It has been featured in the video game Madden NFL 072 (titled as "Future Needs") and the movie The Invisible.
Background
A demo version of the song, titled "Future Needs", was included on the Madden NFL 07 soundtrack; this version features different lyrics and a changed chorus.2
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Taking Back Control" | 3:40 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)3 | 25 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)4 | 24 |
References
References
- "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "Madden NFL 07 Soundtrack - Music News at IGN". Music.ign.com. Archived from the original on 2006-07-03. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- "Sparta Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- "Sparta Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2015.