Erasure - Take A Chance On Me (Official Video Remastered HD)

Official HD Remastered Music Video for “Take A Chance On Me” by Erasure.

'Take A Chance On Me' was taken from the 'Abba-esqe' EP, originally released in June 1992, the EP reached number 1 in the UK charts, Erasure's only number 1 single. The video was directed by Philippe Gautier, who also made videos for Eurythmics, Lisa Stansfield, Belinda Carlisle and Associates. The EP also features 'Lay All Your Love On Me','SOS' and Voulez-Vous.

Lyrics:
If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, and I'll be around
If you've got no place to go, when you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try
Take a chance on me
Take a chance on me
We can go dancing, we can go walking
As long as we're together
Listen to some music, maybe just talking
Get to know you better
'Cause you know I've got so much that I wanna do
When I dream I'm alone with you, it's magic!
You wanted to leave me there, afraid of a love affair
But I think you know, that I can't let go
If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, and I'll be around
If you've got no place to go, when you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try
Take a chance on me
Take a chance on me
Oh you can take your time baby, I'm in no hurry
I know I'm gonna get ya
You don't wanna hurt me, baby don't worry
I ain't gonna let ya
Let me tell you now: my love is strong enough
To last when things are rough, it's magic!
You say that I waste my time, but I can't get you off my mind
No I can't let go, 'cause I love you so
Coming in
If you like what you're seeing take a chance with me
You won't be grabbed if you're feeling horny
Well you're perfect so you got to know this precious property
I know the lads, so cold musically
Nobody sits, understand me clearly
However hard you try you could never hold me
We all fix nice it up and just move freely
Special K - what he says so listen carefully
Me not sit all alone and just wait for the phone
Not call me up cause me never, never home
Ya, machine on cause we get a wrong one
Matthew Mark, mister Paul, mister Luke and John
If we like what we see we chance a situation
Nothing don't pay nothing maybe see what follow on
What a Jill may do if the right man come
Hey ride the boat now we just have a little fun
Go now!
Baba-ba-ba-ba, baba-baba-ba-baba
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Written by Andersson / Ulvaeus

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[Chronocrits]

Vince was possibly the best sport in the history of pop music 😂 He let Andy put him in so many crazy outfits. Freaking love Erasure.

[jdeveraux]

I love how natural Andy is in drag. Meanwhile, Vince is like totally struggling but being a good sport anyway.

[stevengreenstock]

My mother was very ill when this came out and a massive Erasure fan, so to cheer her up I dragged up and did a whole routine, well, well out my comfort zone!

[bens]

What people forget is how this EP not only got Erasure to Number 1 in the charts in the UK in June 1992 but also spearheaded the Renaissance of Abba. Not long after this charted ABBA Gold was released and Erasure’s influence on this renaissance was mentioned.

The rest is history as they say.

[stustu]

OMG Vince as Agnetha is simply killer!

[greyewolffe]

Vince Clarke's 100% commitment is everything! 😁

[ancupola]

Respect to Erasure! Vince and Andy are so talented and their music uplifts!

[russellgoodall]

Erasure don’t get the credit they deserve. They are a top, top duo and their music offers a broad selection, to suit your mood I would think. They make you dance, feel great and even if you’re feeling low, raise your spirit. There’s even an odd ballad chucked in. Erasure, your versatile band! Well done Vince & Andy 👏🏼👍🏼😉

[ivanaunkovicdiaz]

We were in the middle of the War - Yugoslavia, and I was dancing with this hit with my neighbor in the "breaks" of not being attacked, or boomed . It stuck in my mind how we, then the 10 years old were perceiving Abba. Now we of course have another cultural trend. So, gen Z- as a millennium I do understand you, but always firstly search where the original beat /music/meaning comes from. Research is the key to understand the history of the decade. Anyhow, this video was a bombshell in my time, and great support to many communities :D

[ManaSpooky]

This is the best Abba cover ever, no questions.

[Themedusatouch]

This video wasnt just a piss take on abba...it showed how much of a friendship vince and andy had as a friends..love that.

[causticlight]

I saw the video again after 32 years... simply brilliant! 🥰👌👍👍👍

[kruiff]

I'm not gay but I love Erasure music.

[The-Study-Shed]

Love Erasure, one of the best Electronic bands of all time. Fab cover 

[PeBoVision]

Abba-esque has earned a permanent spot among my favourite EP's

[serendipityshopnyc]

This is one of the best and funniest, most committed homage covers I've seen, right up there with "You Spin Me Right Round (Like a Record)" by Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon.

[nardaone]

Excelente versión. Erasure, lo máximo. Cuando era adolescente su música me hacía vivir.

[peterferreira]

i fell in love with my wife on this song. still get butterflies for her when i hear this song. 25th years together and still going strong.

[yogurtconqueso]

Andy and Vince are the best Drag Queens

[PeaknikMicki]

Still 30 years later I am still scrathing my head that serious Vince agreed to do this video. Anyway it' a winner and I 'love how the not only the song but also the video is a homage although tongue in cheek, to ABBA.