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 Franz Ferdinand
Alexander Kapranos. Alex is the lead vocalist, Paul is the percussionist, Nick is on guitar and sings backing vocals and Robert is on bass guitar.
Franz Ferdinand. '40 Feet Remain' is a line from the song '40 Feet'. 'Words So Leisured' is a line from 'Darts of Pleasure. 'Look What You've Done Boy' is a line from 'Auf Achse'.
| According to a Franz Ferdinand song, where is it always better? | Franz Ferdinand
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On Holiday. 'It's always better on holiday' is a line from 'Jaqueline', which is the first song on their first album.
| 'This is what I am, I am a man' is a line from which Franz Ferdinand song? | Franz Ferdinand
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Michael. It is from 'Michael', which was released on 16th August 2004.
'This is what I am, I am a man
So come and dance with me, Michael'
| Which three colours would you associate the group Franz Ferdinand with? | Franz Ferdinand
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Black, orange and cream. The cover of their album and most of their singles are black, orange and cream.
| 'Take Me Out' reached number 3 on the charts in the UK when it was released. What chart position did it reach on the US Billboard Hot 100? | Franz Ferdinand
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66. It only reached 66 in the USA! In Australia it reached number 26.
| The band is named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Which year was he assassinated? | Franz Ferdinand
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1914. Franz Ferdinand was born in 1883. He was assassinated 28th June, 1914 in Sarajevo, triggering the First World War.
Take Me Out. Taken from their excellent debut, the self titled 'Franz Ferdinand'. This became Franz's first big hit, but it failed to reach number one, it only got to number two!
40 ft. One of my favourite Franz songs, '40ft' is also taken from their debut, and was a b-side for 'Dark of the Matinee.'
Terry Wogan. "So I'm on BBC2 now, telling Terry Wogan how I made it" is the full lyric. 'Dark of the Matinee' was released in April 2004.
Paul Thomson. Alex provides lead vocal and guitar, Bob is the bassist, Nick sings additional vocals and also plays guitar, and Paul is the drummer. Together they make Franz Ferdinand!
Jacqueline. The opening track on their debut album. Bob Hardy provides that excellent bass riff!
all so arty. Taken from the first single off the album, 'Do You Want To'.
Mercury Album of the Year 2004. Well deserved as well!
| These lyrics are from what song: "I swapped my innocence for pride
Crushed the end within my stride
Said I'm strong now I know that I'm a leaver
...?" | Indie band Franz Ferdinand
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Walk Away. Taken from 'Walk Away', the second single from 'You Could Have It So Much Better.'
Kaiser Chiefs. Hard to believe I know! Kaiser Chiefs' debut "Employment", was one of the most successful albums of 2005.
It is self-titled. "You Could Have It So Much Better" is their second CD, "The Fallen" is on their second CD, and "You're Mom" was totally random.
Lindsay. The song goes, "Oh Lindsay Wells, How I wish that I could be as good as you, hmm."
2001. They met in 2001 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Bob. I can only tell that Bob plays bass so not to give away another answer.
Paul. Alex sings and plays guitar, Paul plays percussion, Bob plays double-bass, and Nick plays guitar.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He was assassinated, which led up to WW1.
The Duke Of Austria. Franz Ferdinand's death sparked WWI. Franz died after the Black Hand Gang shot him.
Glasgow. Glasgow, a Scottish city, was known as the second city of the British Empire.
| What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize? | Franz Ferdinand
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2004. The self-titled first album debuted at number three on the British charts. Other famous bands to win the presitgious award are Anthony and the Johnsons, Dizzie Rascal, Ms. Dynamite and PJ Harvey.
Drums. Paul had originally wanted to play the guitar but Nick McCarthy had already filled that hole. Paul had already played with Yummy Fur.
| The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100? | Franz Ferdinand
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First. "Take Me Out" also reached number three on the UK chart and 66th on Billboard 100.
| The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom? | Franz Ferdinand
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Lilya Brik. Lilya Brik was a Russian Jew. Lilya was born in 1891 and died in 1978. Lilya could speak both German and French fluently. Lilya married Osip Brik.
Take Me Out. "Any Given Sunday" is an Australian sport show about AFL. The panel consists of Gary Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.
Kanye West. Kanye described the band as a white crunk sound. He feels the white crunk feel has influenced his work as is best shown in his song "Diamonds from Seirra Leone". Kanye made these claims at MTV Europe Music Awards.
| Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from? | Franz Ferdinand
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Darts of Pleasure. "Darts Of Pleasure" was the first ever single by the band and also the one that featured on the UK charts at number 44.
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