Come Back When You Grow Up

"Come Back When You Grow Up"
Single by Bobby Vee and The Strangers
from the album Come Back When You Grow Up
B-side	"Swahili Serenade"
Released	June 9, 1967
Genre	Pop rock
Length	2:15
Label	Liberty Records 55982
Songwriter	Martha Sharp
Producer	Dallas Smith
Bobby Vee and The Strangers singles chronology
"Here Today" (1966) "Come Back When You Grow Up" (1967) "Beautiful People" (1967)

"Come Back When You Grow Up" is a song written by Martha Sharp and performed by Bobby Vee and The Strangers. It appeared on his 1967 album, Come Back When You Grow Up, ^[1] was produced by Dallas Smith and arranged by William Hood. ^[2]

Background

A slightly longer version from the album features a brief instrumental introduction before Vee comes in, while on the single version, the song begins with Vee's vocals.

Chart performance

"Come Back When You Grow Up" was a comeback for the 24 year-old Vee, and it reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. ^[3] and No.2 in Canada. ^[4] It was ranked No.15 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1967 ^[5] and No.29 in Canada. ^[6]

Cover versions

• Johnny Tillotson's recording was included on his 1967 album "Here I am".
• Los Freddy's released his take entitled "Cuando Seas Mujer" on their 1968, Mató Mi Corazon .
• Leif Garrett put out a single in 1977, which did not chart.
• Steve Burns vocal version of "Come Back When You Grow Up" in 1999.

Certifications

Certifications for "Come Back When You Grow Up"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [7]	Gold	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Bobby Vee, Come Back When You Grow Up Retrieved February 7, 2014
2. Bobby Vee, "Come Back When You Grow Up" single release Retrieved February 7, 2014
3. Bobby Vee, "Come Back When You Grow Up" Chart Positions Retrieved February 7, 2014
4. "RPM Top 100 Singles - September 16, 1967" (PDF).
5. "Billboard Top 100 - 1967". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
6. "RPM Top 100 Singles of 1967 - January 6, 1968" (PDF).
7. "American single certifications – Bobby Vee & The Strangers – Come Back When You Grow Up". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved December 5, 2024.