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"Leave Before the Lights Come On" is a song by Sheffield -based Indie Rock Band Arctic Monkeys and was released on August 14 2006 as the band's third Single in the United Kingdom . The song was not included on the band's debut Album '' Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not '', Alex Turner has stated that it could have been on the album as it follows a similar theme to many of the album tracks. It was the band's final release before promotion began for their second album '' Favourite Worst Nightmare '' in Spring 2007 .1 The single's release was confirmed on the band's website on 2006 In July 2006, it was confirmed on Gonzo that "Put Your Dukes Up, John" by The Little Flames would be one of the cover versions. On 17 July , it emerged on an Arctic Monkeys fansite that the other cover version would be " Baby, I'm Yours " originally recorded by Barbara Lewis . The official website soon confirmed this and added that the track would be a collaboration with The 747s . The single entered the UK singles charts at number four on 20 August 2006, their first not to top the chart. "Leave Before the Lights Come On" was the Arctic Monkeys' first single to enter the 2006 . Alex Turner confirmed the release of the single in an interview in NME: "'Leave Before the Lights Come On' feels very much like it could be on the album. So we're going to put that out as a single. I remember it's the last song that I wrote about that sort of time, going out and that. My life's not really like that any more." Exclusive - Arctic Monkeys play gig in tiny pub - NME.com URL accessed 10 July 2006 This song has been covered by Gym Class Heroes in various live shows and on BBC Radio 1 . MUSIC VIDEO The video was released on the band's official website on August 3 , 2006 . It was directed by John Hardwick , who was also at the helm for the video for " M.O.R. " for the band Blur . The video was filmed in Sheffield in the Cultural Industries Quarter in July 2006 and features actors Kate Ashfield of '' Shaun Of The Dead '' fame and Paddy Considine of '' In America '' and '' Cinderella Man ''. TRACK LISTING
#"Leave Before the Lights Come On" (Arctic Monkeys) – 3:52 #" Put Your Dukes Up John " ( The Little Flames ) - 3:03 #" Baby I'm Yours " ( Barbara Lewis ) featuring The 747s - 2:32
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