Taken for a Fool
2011 single by the Strokes
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"Taken for a Fool" is a song by American rock band the Strokes, and was written by the whole band.[1] It is the second single for their fourth album, Angles, and was released as a 7" vinyl and digital download on July 1, 2011.[2]
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| Single by the Strokes | ||||
| from the album Angles | ||||
| Released | 1 July 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–2010 | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| Songwriter | The Strokes[1] | |||
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| "Taken for a Fool" on YouTube | ||||
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Taken for a Fool" | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Taken for a Fool (Live From Madison Square Garden) (feat. Elvis Costello)" | 3:37 |
Personnel
Credits taken from Angles liner notes.[3]
The Strokes
- Julian Casablancas – vocals
- Nick Valensi – lead guitar
- Albert Hammond Jr. – rhythm guitar
- Nikolai Fraiture – bass
- Fab Moretti – drums
Production
- Gus Oberg – production, engineering, recording
- The Strokes – production
- Joe Chiccarelli – additional production
- Noah Georgeson – mixing
- George Marino – mastering
Music video
The music video for the song was released worldwide on July 8, 2011. The video was directed by Laurent Briet.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Canada: Alternative Rock[5] | 47 |