Young Boy

Paul McCartney

About Young Boy

"Young Boy" is a song by Paul McCartney and is the fifth track on his 1997 album Flaming Pie. McCartney reportedly started working on the song in August 1994. The initial tracks were recorded in February 1995 at Steve Miller's studio in Sun Valley, Idaho, and were completed in May at McCartney's home studio. In April 1997, the song was released as the first single from Flaming Pie, peaking at number three in Spain, number nine in Italy, and number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and in Norway.  


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He's just a young boy Looking for a way to find love
It isn't easy, nothing you can say will help him, Find love
He's got to do it for himself and it can take so long
He just a young boy Looking for a way to find love

He doesn't need another helping hand from someone
But don't you think he doesn't understand what he wants, Someone
Though independence means a lot he got to still be strong
He just a young boy Looking for a way to find love

Find Love, a perfect combination
Find Love, whatever you do
Find Love, a cause for celebration
Then it might come looking, come looking for you

Find love in any situation
Find Love, whatever you do
Find Love, a cause for celebration
And it might come looking, come looking for you

He's just a young boy Looking for a way to find love
It isn't easy nothing you can say will help him, Find love
He's got to do it for himself and it can take so long
He's just a young boy Looking for a way to find love

Find love, a time for meditation
Find love, a source for inspiration
Find love, instead of confrontation
And love will come looking for you

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: Paul McCartney

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Young Boy" by Paul McCartney was released on 28 April 1997.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of McCartney's 1997 album "Flaming Pie."
UK Singles Chart
Upon its release, "Young Boy" reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating its popularity during that time.
Billboard Charts
In the United States, the song made it to the top 10 in Billboard's Adult Contemporary Songs.
McCartney's Son
The song is famously believed to be about McCartney's own son, which hasn't been confirmed by him.
Collaboration
The music video of "Young Boy" was directed by Geoff Wonfor, who co-directed McCartney's TV documentary series, "The Beatles Anthology."
Recording Process
For the recording of "Young Boy," McCartney chose the same approach used by The Beatles, playing multiple instruments. McCartney is credited for playing drums, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass on this track.
B-Side Track
A live version of "Looking for You," featuring Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne, is the b-side track of "Young Boy."
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed at Abbey Road Studios and features actor Sean Penn helping McCartney record the song.
Vinyl Release
The song was also released on a 7" vinyl single, and a 12" vinyl single was released on promotional copies.
Genre
"Young Boy" falls within the genre of Rock, and more specifically, the sub-genre of Pop Rock.
Live Performances
Despite its moderate success, "Young Boy" isn't regularly performed live by McCartney, making live versions somewhat rare.
Single Cover
The cover of the "Young Boy" single features a pie, referencing the album's name, "Flaming Pie."

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