"Take Control" is a 1993 song by Swiss artist
DJ BoBo
Peter René Baumann (born 5 January 1968), better known under his stage name DJ BoBo, is a Swiss singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and music producer. He has sold 14 million records worldwide and has released 12 studio albums as well as several ...
, taken from his first album, ''Dance With Me'' (1993). It features vocals by singer Christiane Lupp (also known as Christiane Eiben) and was a top 10 hit in Austria and Switzerland. Additionally, it peaked within the top 20 in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands. On the
Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 21. Outside Europe, it was very successful in Israel, peaking at number two. It sold to
gold
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in Germany.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from ''
Billboard'' wrote, "Already a household name in various parts of Europe, Swiss producer/musician/rapper stomps into U.S. consciousness with a
hi-NRG
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As a music genre, typified by fast tempo, staccato hi-hat rhythms (and the ...
jam that is often reminiscent of
Culture Beat
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and
2 Unlimited
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. Although the lyrics never venture beyond the "let's boogie" mode, there is no denying that the contagious chorus and spiraling synths add up to a possible crossover smash. Mixes range from pop-friendly to more hard-edged
rave."
Music video
The accompanying
music video
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of "Take Control" was directed by Marten Tedin. It was A-listed on Germany's
VIVA in February 1994.
Track listing
* 12", Germany
#"Take Control" (Club Version) – 5:56
#"Take Control" (Radio Mix) – 3:45
#"Take Control" (Instrumental) – 5:56
* CD single, Europe
#"Take Control" (Radio Mix) – 3:44
#"Take Control" (Club Mix) – 5:56
* CD maxi, Switzerland
#"Take Control" (Radio Mix) – 3:45
#"Take Control" (Club Dance Mix) – 5:56
#"Move Your Feet" – 3:55
#"Take Control" (Instrumental) – 5:56
* CD maxi - Remix, Germany
#"Take Control" (Club Mix) – 6:16
#"Take Control" (Radio Edit) – 4:10
#"Music" – 4:34
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
1993 singles
1993 songs
DJ BoBo songs
English-language Swiss songs
Songs written by DJ BoBo
ZYX Music singles
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