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| from the album Angles | ||||
| Released | 1 July 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
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"Taken for a Fool" is a song by American rock-band The Strokes, mostly written by guitarist Nick Valensi. It is the second single for their fourth studio album, Angles , and was released as a 7" vinyl and digital download on July 1, 2011. [1]
| 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 |
The music video for the song was released worldwide on July 8, 2011. The video was directed by Laurent Briet. [2]
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
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| Canada: Alternative Rock [3] | 47 |
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