Runaway Boys
1980 single by Stray Cats
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"Runaway Boys" is the debut single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released November 21, 1980, by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 9 on the Singles Chart.[2] Its biggest success was in Finland, where it reached number one. The song was later included on the band's 1981 self-titled debut album.
| "Runaway Boys" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Stray Cats | ||||
| from the album Stray Cats/Built for Speed | ||||
| B-side | "My One Desire" | |||
| Released | November 21, 1980 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriters | Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom | |||
| Producer | Dave Edmunds | |||
| Stray Cats singles chronology | ||||
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Its first US release, by EMI America, was on the June 1982 album Built for Speed.
Cover versions
"Runaway Boys" was later covered by Drake Bell on his 2014 album Ready, Steady, Go!, which was produced by Brian Setzer.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1980–81) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 15 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 3 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[5] | 1 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 20 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 9 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1981) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[10] | 91 |