"Take You Out" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It was written by

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, Harold Lilly, and John Smith and produced by the former for Vandross's self-titled twelfth studio album (2001). Released as the album's lead single, the song topped the US

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chart and became a top ten hit on the

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, while peaking at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Take You Out" was later interpolated by American rapper Jay-Z in his song "

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", on his album '' The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse'', released in 2002.

Track listing

;US CD single ;UK maxi single"Luther Vandross - "Take You Out" - U.K. CD Single"
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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

2001 songs 2001 singles Luther Vandross songs Songs written by Warryn Campbell J Records singles Songs written by Harold Lilly (songwriter) {{2000s-R&B-song-stub