Franz Ferdinand: Die Story von «Take Me Out» (Gurten) | Festivalsommer 2025 | SRF 3

No good indie party is complete without it, and at the Gurten Festival in Bern, it was once again demonstrated that it's still an absolute banger, even 20 years after its release: "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. Bandleader Alex Kapranos recalls for SRF 3 the creation of the song that changed everything for the Scottish band. The automatic accompaniment beat of a keyboard and a few rounds of whiskey played a key role. The 53-year-old also explores why the piece works so well live and reveals what Hollywood star Jude Law thinks of it. 00:16 Where would Franz Ferdinand be without "Take Me Out"? 00:46 What is Alex Kapranos's relationship to the song? 01:19 What's the best thing about playing "Take Me Out" live? 01:55 Why is the effect on the audience so powerful? 02:25 Where and how was the song written? 03:20 Is the pressure greater when you're successful in songwriting? 04:10 How long did it take to write "Take Me Out"? 05:02 What did Franz Ferdinand drink while composing? 05:14 What is the most unusual story surrounding the song "Take Me Out"? 06:12 Will Franz Ferdinand ever stop playing "Take Me Out"? 🔴▶️ You can find more from SRF 3 on Play SRF and on Instagram 👉 https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/sendung/sr... 👉   / srf3   👉 https://www.srf.ch/audio/radio-srf-3-... ________________________ Welcome to the official entertainment channel of Swiss Radio and Television! 🎉 Discover our show highlights: From exciting live performances on Thursday Jass to heartwarming surprises on Happy Day 🏔 Immerse yourself in the "SRF bi de Lüt" universe! "SRF bi de Lüt" showcases folk culture in all its diversity – from customs and traditions to the everyday life of contemporary Switzerland. 🎶 SRF 3 presents breathtaking live sessions from our top Swiss talents, interviews with your favorite stars, the hottest moments of the festival summer, and much more. 🎤 Folk music for the soul: Experience thrilling concerts and intimate moments with popular artists from the folk music scene. Here you can discover new talents and be up close to music festivals. 🔔 Subscribe now and activate the bell so you won't miss any of our videos. 👉    / @srfunterhaltung   SRF Entertainment is a service of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF). ___ Our social media netiquette applies to comments on the SRF Entertainment YouTube channel: https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette. We reserve the right to remove any posts that violate the rules completely and without notice. #SRF3 #Festivalsummer #OpenairSG2025 #Bibiza