"Take It from Me" | ||||
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Single by Girlfriend | ||||
from the album Make It Come True | ||||
Released | April 1992 | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
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"Take It from Me" is the debut single by Australian girl group Girlfriend, released in April 1992 from the group's debut studio album, Make It Come True . The song peaked at number one in Australia, becoming the act's only major chart success in their career. The song was also released in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, charting within the top 50 in both countries.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take It from Me" (single mix) | 3:33 |
2. | "Take It from Me" (Funky mix) | 3:30 |
3. | "Take It from Me" (karaoke mix) | 3:31 |
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [6] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Australia | April 1992 |
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United Kingdom | 18 January 1993 |
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