"Young Boy" is a song by English musician Paul McCartney, included as the fifth track on his 10th solo studio album, Flaming Pie (1997). McCartney reportedly started working on the song in August 1994. The initial tracks were recorded in February 1995 at Steve Miller's studio in Sun Valley, Idaho, and were completed in May at McCartney's home studio.
On 28 April 1997, the song was released as the first single from Flaming Pie, peaking at 3 in Spain and No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The single featured two non-album B-sides: "Looking for You" and "Broomstick". In the United States, Capitol Records chose to issue "The World Tonight" as the album's lead single instead.
Track listings UK CD1 and Australian CD single "Young Boy" (with Steve Miller) – 3:54 "Looking for You" (with Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne) – 4:38 "Oobu Joobu" (Part 1) – 9:54
UK CD2 "Young Boy" (with Steve Miller) – 3:54 "Broomstick" (with Steve Miller) – 5:09 "Oobu Joobu" (Part 2) – 10:19
Japanese CD single "Young Boy" (with Steve Miller) – 3:55 "Looking for You" (with Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne) – 4:38
"Oobu Joobu" The "Oobu Joobu" tracks are a series of home demos, interviews, and unreleased songs jumbled together into one track. The name is taken from McCartney's Radio program, Oobu Joobu. "Oobu Joobu" (Part 1) contains: "Some Folks Say Oobu" – 0:25 "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 0:30 Fun Packed Radio Show – 0:08 "I Love This House" – 3:41 "Clock Work" – 0:04 Paul talks about "Young Boy" – 3:47 "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:12 "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 1:06
"Oobu Joobu" (Part 2) contains: Wide Screen Radio – 0:12 "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:06 "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 0:32 Brilliant, What's Next – 0:03 "Atlantic Ocean" – 6:25 Paul Reminisces – 1:24 "Bouree" – 0:23 "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:12 "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 1:03
Personnel Paul McCartney – lead vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, hammond organ, drums Steve Miller – backing vocals, electric guitar, rhythm guitar
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1997)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The HP column displays the single's highest position.60Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)53Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)35Italy Airplay (Music & Media)9Spain (AFYVE)3
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionCanada Adult Contemporary (RPM)85
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Europe8 April 1997RadioUnited Kingdom28 April 1997Japan21 May 1997CDParlophone
References
External links Information about Young Boy on www.JPGR.co.uk