"Drop the Boy" is a song by British boy band Bros. It was written by Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins, and released in March 1988, by CBS, as the follow-up single to "When Will I Be Famous?". The single reached number one in Ireland and number two in the United Kingdom, where it was certified silver. Additionally, it peaked within the top 10 in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and West Germany.
Critical reception Debbi Voller from Number One concluded in her review of the song, "It'll be a biggie, and deservedly so".
Track listings 7-inch single A. "Drop the Boy B. "The Boy Is Dropped"
12-inch single A1. "Drop the Boy" (the Shep Pettibone mix) B1. "Drop the Boy" (the Shep Pettibone dub mix) B2. "The Boy Is Dropped"
12-inch "Art Mix" single A1. "Drop the Boy" (Art mix) B1. "Drop the Boy" (the Shep Pettibone dub mix) B2. "The Boy Is Dropped"
CD single "Drop the Boy" "Drop the Boy" (the Shep Pettibone mix) "When Will I Be Famous?" (remix) "The Boy Is Dropped"
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1988) Peakposition Denmark (IFPI)Danish Singles Chart. 22 April 1988. 7 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) 5 Europe (European Hit Radio) 12 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 6 Israel (Israeli Singles Chart) Search "Bruce" for Israeli chart history. 6 Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Bros". 14 Italy Airplay (Music & Media) 10 Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio) 24 UK Airplay (Music & Media) 4
Year-end charts Chart (1988) Rank Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 64 Israel (Israeli Singles Chart) Scroll to bottom of the page and click "1988". 74 New Zealand (RIANZ) 24 UK Singles (Gallup) 31
Certifications
References