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"Taking Back Control"
SinglebySparta
from the album Threes
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2006[1]
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:40
LabelEMI/Hollywood
Songwriter(s)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 07[2] (titled as "Future Needs") and the movie The Invisible.

Background[edit]

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[edit]

Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Taking Back Control"
  • Tony Hajjar
  • Matt Miller
  • Jim Ward
  • 3:40

    Chart performance[edit]

    Chart (2007) Peak
    position
    USAlternative Airplay (Billboard)[3] 25
    USMainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] 24

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  • ^ a b "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.

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