"Take Me Home" is a song by American DJ trio Cash Cash,featuring American singer Bebe Rexha,taken from Cash Cash's second EPOvertime and their fourth studio album Blood,Sweat &3 Years. "Take Me Home" was released digitally worldwide on July 15,2013. In November 2013,the group recorded an acoustic version of "Take Me Home".[1] A music video for the song was released on December 18,2013.[2] "Take Me Home" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia and The United Kingdom.
The song tells of a lover who,despite an unhealthy relationship with her partner,still wants to be with him. According to group member Jean Paul Makhlouf,the song was completed in two days.[3] The song was also recorded in Makhlouf's parents basement.[4]
Reception
"Take Me Home" was met with generally positive reviews. Bianca Gracie of Idolator stated,"Rexha's lush vocals combined with the thumping synthesized bassline make for a solid tune."[5]
Music video
The music video for "Take Me Home" was released on December 18,2013. The music video was directed by DJ Brawner and showcases a young couple on a road trip in alternating love-hate states.[6] A music video for an acoustic version was released on November 7,2013.[7]
In popular culture
In the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs semi-final series between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers,the song can often be heard in the pre-game shows in the background while the song’s being played in the arena during pre-game warm-ups.
The song was used in several TV spots for the 2016 animated film Finding Dory.[8]
Outside of the United States,"Take Me Home" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom,becoming Cash Cash's first charting song and global hit.
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
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↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 26. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201427 into search.
↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201430 into search. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
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