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"When I Was a Youngster"
Song

"When I Was a Youngster" is the second official single 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. It was featured in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Track listing

Promotional CD single
No.TitleLength
1."When I Was a Youngster"2:55
Digital download[2]
No.TitleLength
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)[3] 41
Scotland (OCC)[4] 11
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 8

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 21 October 2011[7] Digital download Universal Island Records

References

  1. ^ Rizzle Kicks - When I Was A Youngster. YouTube
  2. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/when-i-was-a-youngster-ep/id463788934
  3. ^ "Chart Track: Week 43, 2011". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  5. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  6. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  7. ^ When I Was a Youngster - EP by Rizzle Kicks. iTunes
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