"Boyfriend" is a song by Alphabeat. A new version, produced by Mike Spencer, was released as their third UK single. Radio 1 put the song on their A List. The song was inspired by a Swedish film that depicted a teenage, lesbian romance.[1]
| "Boyfriend" | ||||
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| Single by Alphabeat | ||||
| from the album Alphabeat | ||||
| Released | 1 October 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Label | Copenhagen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Anders Bønløkke | |||
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Music videos
editThere have so far been two music video versions. A Danish one, directed by Daniel Eskils features the band performing and having their instruments drawn on the wall.
A second video was released in the UK and involves the group performing in front of tape recorders, while Anders SG becomes wrapped up by the tapes.[2]
Track listings
editCD single
- Boyfriend
- Black & Gold (Radio 1 Live Lounge session)
iTunes exclusive vingle
- Boyfriend
- Boyfriend (Live @ Koko)
- A Message
- Boyfriend (video)
Standard mixes bundle
- Boyfriend
- Boyfriend Alex Metric Mix
- Boyfriend Bloody Beetroot Mix
- Boyfriend Dave Spoon Remix
- Boyfriend Caged Baby Remix
- Boyfriend Pete Hammond Mix (radio edit)
- Boyfriend WaWa Remix (radio edit)
Charts
edit| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 14 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[4] | 11 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 49 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 71 |
| Scotland (OCC)[8] | 8 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ The Bosh : Celebrity Gossip - Katy Perry kisses Stine Bramsen
- ^ Alphabeat – Boyfriend[permanent dead link], Official video, Alphabeat Myspace-page
- ^ "Alphabeat – Boyfriend" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Alphabeat – Boyfriend". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Alphabeat". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 1, 2009" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Alphabeat – Boyfriend" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Alphabeat: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.