"When I Was a Youngster" | ||||
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Single by Rizzle Kicks | ||||
from the album Stereo Typical | ||||
Released | 21 October 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 2:55 | |||
Label | Universal Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jordan Stephens, Harley Alexander-Sule, James Dring, Jody Street | |||
Producer(s) | The Rural | |||
Rizzle Kicks singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "When I Was a Youngster" | 2:55 |
No. | Title | Length |
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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 |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 21 October 2011 [8] | Digital download | Universal Island Records |
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