Air's 1998 hit "Sexy Boy" has been covered by several different bands already: The Kinky Boys' version of "Sexy Boy" appears on the Queer as Folk U.K. soundtrack, while Jasmine Trias' version turns up on compilations like Gayfest 2000: Freeedom in the 21st Century and Sex, Swords, and Sandals: Epic Anthems for the NRG Arena. Franz Ferdinand has their own take on the slinky, sultry "Sexy Boy," and it appears on the forthcoming U.K. single for "Walk Away," out December 5. According to NME.com, the CD version of the single will include "Walk Away" and "Sexy Boy," while the 7'' will have an acoustic version of "The Fallen" instead. "Walk Away" is the second single off Franz's latest album You Could Have It So Much Better…With Franz Ferdinand. The band will also release a DVD in the U.K. on November 21 with the video for "Walk Away," and a segment on the making of said video.

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