"Eleanor Put Your Boots On"
Single by Franz Ferdinand from the album You Could Have It So Much Better
B-side	"Wine in the Afternoon", "Ghost in a Ditch"
Released	17 July 2006
Format	7", CD
Recorded	Benton Harbor, Michigan 2006
Genre	Indie, Alternative
Length	3:12 (single version) 2:49 (album version)
Label	Domino
Writer	Alex Kapranos Nick McCarthy
Producer	Rich Costey
Franz Ferdinand singles chronology
"The Fallen" / "L. Wells" (2006) "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" (2006)
Alternate cover
UK 7" (RUG234X) cover

"Eleanor Put Your Boots On" is a song by Scottish alternative rock band Franz Ferdinand, and is featured on their second album, You Could Have It So Much Better. The band recorded a new version of the song in Benton Harbor, Michigan during their 2006 tour with Death Cab for Cutie.^[1] This new version was released 17 July 2006 as the fourth and final single from that album in the United Kingdom, peaking at #30 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2006 in British music). Promotion for the single included two videos: one for "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" and one for B-side Wine in the Afternoon (recorded at Trama Studios, São Paulo, Brazil), making the B-side a video-clip-only single. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Franz Ferdinand are an award winning rock band, from Glasgow, Scotland. ... You Could Have It So Much Better is the second album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, released 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom (see 2005 in British music). ... “B-Sides” redirects here. ... is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A 12-inch record (left), a 7-inch record (right), and a CD (above) Two 7 singles (left), two colored 7 singles (middle), and two 7 singles with large spindle holes (right). ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. State of Michigan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... This article is about the UK based Domino Records founded in 1993. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Alex Kapranos (born Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, March 20, 1972) is an English musician of part Greek descent. ... Nick McCarthy of Franz Ferdinand Nicholas Augustine McCarthy, (Born December 13, 1974) is the lead guitarist and backing singer of the Glaswegian band Franz Ferdinand. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Rich Costey is a record producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with many bands including Muse, Cave In, Franz Ferdinand, The Mars Volta, Doves, Bloc Party, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Supergrass, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Philip Glass, Mew, Dave Navarro, Fiona Apple, Mastodon... Franz Ferdinand are an award winning rock band, from Glasgow, Scotland. ... Alternate covers L. Wells cover The Fallen and L. Wells are songs by Scottish alternative rock band Franz Ferdinand. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the country. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... This article is about the type of musical group. ... Franz Ferdinand are an award winning rock band, from Glasgow, Scotland. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... You Could Have It So Much Better is the second album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, released 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom (see 2005 in British music). ... Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. State of Michigan. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Death Cab for Cutie is an American band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. ... is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... This is a summary of the current year in the United Kingdom including the official single and album charts. ... “B-Sides” redirects here. ... Wine in the Afternoon is a song written by Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos. ... This article is about the city. ...

Steve Lamacq first played the new version of the song on his BBC Radio show, Lamacq Live in the last week of May 2006.^[2] Shortly thereafter, an interview appeared with the band in Nylon Magazine where they confirmed the recording of a new version of the song for release as a single.^[3] Steve Lamacq (born 16 October 1965), sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo (given to him by John Peel) or The Cat (due to his ability as a goalkeeper), is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and now BBC Radio 2... BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. ... May 2006 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → May 1, 2006 (Monday) Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association outraged Vatican by planning to ordain another bishop, Liu Xinhong in Anhui Province. ...

The 'Eleanor' in the title is thought to refer to Eleanor Friedberger, a member of indie rock band The Fiery Furnaces who supported Franz Ferdinand during their 2004 tour. Friedberger has a relationship with Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos.^[4] Eleanor Friedberger (left), with brother Matt. ... Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger of The Fiery Furnaces. ... Alex Kapranos (born Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, March 20, 1972) is an English musician of part Greek descent. ...

Music sample

Eleanor Put Your Boots On Image File history File links Franz_Ferdinand_-_Eleanor_Put_Your_Boots_On. ...

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Track listings

All tracks written by Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy, except where noted. Alex Kapranos (born Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, March 20, 1972) is an English musician of part Greek descent. ... Nick McCarthy of Franz Ferdinand Nicholas Augustine McCarthy, (Born December 13, 1974) is the lead guitarist and backing singer of the Glaswegian band Franz Ferdinand. ...

• 7" RUG234

1. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" (single version) - 3:12
2. "Wine in the Afternoon" (Alex Kapranos) - 4:23

• 7" RUG234X

1. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" (single version) - 3:12
2. "Ghost in a Ditch" (Nick McCarthy) - 3:45
   • Vocals performed by Nick McCarthy.

• CD RUG234CD

1. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" (single version) - 3:12
2. "Ghost in a Ditch" (Nick McCarthy) - 3:45
   • Vocals performed by Nick McCarthy.
3. "Fade Together" (Avalanches remix) - 3:50

Wine in the Afternoon is a song written by Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos. ...

References

1. ^ New single, new recordings (7 June 2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-07.
2. ^ First airplay for new single... release date confirmed (31 May 2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-03.
3. ^ Eleanor... for next single? (29 May 2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-03.
4. ^ 'Blazing Squabbles' (10 July 2004). Retrieved on 2006-06-03.

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External links

• Domino Records 'Franz Ferdinand: Eleanor Put Your Boots On' mini-site
• contactmusic.com single review
• contactmusic.com video review
• eleanor put your boots on