"Take Me Away" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson from her eponymous debut studio album (2003). It was sent to radio as the second single from the album on 18 August 2003 by the Island Def Jam Music Group. The song was written by Dobson and Jay Levine, whilst production was helmed by Levine and James Bryan McCollum. "Take Me Away" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 15 November 2003 and later peaked at number 87.
Production The song was written by Dobson and Jay Levine, whilst production was helmed by Levine and James Bryan McCollum. The song had added an alternative rock flavour with rebellious themes, Guitars and drums were also added.
Artwork Dobson would later question the design of the "Take Me Away" single cover and its seeming intention to mask her mixed race, suggesting it might've been done "to not shock people" and possibly present her as a white woman (although she is half-Jamaican Canadian).
Critical reception Chuck Taylor of Billboard called "Take Me Away" a "refreshing change of pace" in the pop music landscape and wrote that the song "rocks steady with a siren assault of hyper-hooky guitars."
Music video The music video was directed by Michael Palmieri and produced by Mike O'Connor. It shows her performing the song in a concert style. There is also an official 'making of' video.
Accolades Year Award Result2004Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Solo Artist [CHR (Top 40)]MuchMusic Video Awards for Best Pop VideoMuchmusic Video Awards for People's Choice Favourite Canadian Artist
Track listings and formats CD single "Take Me Away" – 3:32 "Bye Bye Boyfriend" – 4:14
Personnel Personnel are adapted from the Fefe Dobson album liner notes. Fefe Dobson – vocals, writer, vocal arrangements Jay Levine – writer, producer, instrumentation, orchestration, arrangements, vocal arrangements, digital editing, Pro Tools operation Dan Kanter – guitar James Bryan McCollum – guitar, producer, instrumentation, orchestration, arrangements, digital editing, Pro Tools operation Kirk Broadbridge – guitar Tom Lord-Alge – mixing James Murray – engineering, digital editing, Pro Tools operation Dave Schiffman – additional engineering Jennifer Klein – engineering assistant Steve Chahley – engineering assistant Nir Z – drums Colin Robinson – percussion Jack Dailey – bass
Charts Chart (2003) Peakposition Canada (Canadian Singles Chart) 20
Release history Region Date Format Label United States 18 August 2003 Contemporary hit radio Island Def Jam
References