When I Was a Youngster

"When I Was a Youngster"
Single by Rizzle Kicks
from the album Stereo Typical
Released 21 October 2011
Format CD single, Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Alternative hip hop
Length 2:55
Label Universal Island
Writer(s) Jordan Stephens, Harvey Alexander-Sule, James Dring, Jody Street
Producer The Rural
Rizzle Kicks singles chronology
"Heart Skips a Beat"
(2011)		 "When I Was A Youngster"
(2011)		 "Teardrop"
(2011)

"When I Was a Youngster" is the third official single to be released by British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, from their debut studio album, Stereo Typical. The single was released on 21 October 2011 in the United Kingdom. The song samples a ska sample from "Revolution Rock" by The Clash. A music video to accompany the release of "When I Was A Youngster" was uploaded to YouTube on 7 September 2011 at a total length of two minutes and fifty-nine seconds. It features British musician Ed Sheeran throwing shoes at Rizzle Kicks.[1] The duo performed the song live for the first time on The Xtra Factor on 23 October 2011.

Contents

Track listing

CD single
No. Title Length
1. "When I Was a Youngster"   2:55
2. "When I Was a Youngster" (Instrumental) 2:55
Digital download
No. Title Length
1. "When I Was a Youngster"   2:55
2. "Superheroes"   1:50
3. "When I Was a Youngster" (Sonic Eclipse Remix) 5:27
4. "When I Was a Youngster" (Mark System's Digital Soundboy Remix) 4:56

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[2] 41
Scotland (The Official Charts Company)[3] 11
UK R&B (The Official Charts Company)[4] 3
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[5] 8

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 21 October 2011[6] Digital download Universal Island Records

References

  1. ^ Rizzle Kicks - When I Was A Youngster. YouTube
  2. ^ "Chart Track". Irish Singles Chart. Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  3. ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  4. ^ "Archive Chart" UK R&B Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  5. ^ "Archive Chart" UK Singles Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  6. ^ When I Was a Youngster - EP by Rizzle Kicks. iTunes
Rizzle Kicks
Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens  · Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule
Albums
Singles
"Prophet (Better Watch It)"  · "Down with the Trumpets"  · "When I Was a Youngster"  · "Mama Do the Hump"
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