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{{Discobox | {{Discobox | ||
| Name = The Boy Racer | | Name = The Boy Racer | ||
| Total Length = | | Total Length = 4:45<br>4:10 (Promo edit) | ||
| Recorded = | | Recorded = Spring 1995 | ||
| Writer = Morrissey/Whyte | | Writer = Morrissey/Whyte | ||
| Producer = [[Steve Lillywhite]] | | Producer = [[Steve Lillywhite]] | ||
| Mastered = | | Mastered = | ||
| Art = | | Art = Rankin (John Rankin Waddell) | ||
| Vinyl Etching = | | Vinyl Etching = No matrix message | ||
| Publisher = | | Publisher = [[RCA Records]] | ||
| Format = 7 | | Format = 7" Vinyl, CD | ||
| Release = | | Release = December 1995 | ||
| Chart = UK | | Chart = UK #36 | ||
| Type = Single | | Type = Single | ||
| Previous = | | Previous = Dagenham Dave | ||
| PreviousLink = | | PreviousLink = Dagenham Dave (single) | ||
| Next = | | Next = Sunny | ||
| NextLink = | | NextLink = Sunny (single) | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Morrissey Lyrics]] | |||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
==Track list== | |||
=== | ===CD 1=== | ||
[RCA Victor – 74321332942] | |||
{{tracklist | |||
| 01 = The Boy Racer | |||
| 01link = The Boy Racer (single) | |||
| 01-duration = 4:45 (Morrissey/Whyte) | |||
| 02 = London | |||
| 02link = London | |||
| 02app = (live) | |||
| 02-duration = 2:38 (Morrissey/Marr) | |||
| 03 = Billy Budd | |||
| 03link = Billy Budd | |||
| 03app = (live) | |||
| 03-duration = 2:18 (Morrissey/Whyte) | |||
}} | |||
===CD 2=== | |||
[RCA Victor – 74321332952] | |||
{{tracklist | |||
| 01 = The Boy Racer | |||
| 01link = The Boy Racer (single) | |||
| 01-duration = 4:45 (Morrissey/Whyte) | |||
| 02 = Spring-Heeled Jim | |||
| 02link = Spring-Heeled Jim | |||
| 02app = (live) | |||
| 02-duration = 3:50 (Morrissey/Boorer) | |||
| 03 = Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself | |||
| 03link = Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself | |||
| 03app = (live) | |||
| 03-duration = 2:18 (Morrissey/Whyte) | |||
}} | |||
== | == Lyrics == | ||
{{lyrics | |||
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He's just too good-natured, and | |||
He's got too much money, and | |||
He's got too many girlfriends | |||
(I'm jealous, that's all) | |||
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... | |||
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
He's got too many girlfriends | |||
He thinks he owns this city | |||
He over speeds and he never | |||
Gets pulled over | |||
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... | |||
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
He thinks he's got the whole world in his hands | |||
Stood at the urinal | |||
He thinks he's got the whole world in his hands | |||
And I'm gonna kill him | |||
Oh no, oh no | |||
Oh no, oh no | |||
Oh no, oh no | |||
Oh no, oh no oh no | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
He's just too good looking... | |||
He's just too good looking... | |||
He's just too good looking... | |||
And... | |||
And... | |||
And... | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! | |||
We're gonna kill this pretty thing | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Sleeve Artwork == | == Sleeve Artwork == | ||
<gallery perrow="6"> | <gallery perrow="6"> | ||
File: | | File:Boyracer.jpg | Cover art. (1995) | ||
File: | Alt cover. ( | File:Boyraceralt.jpg | Alt. cover. (1995) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Music Video== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SvXZHuQ7mQ</youtube> | |||
===Credits=== | |||
* Directed by James O'Brien | |||
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|RelatedForumThreads=147627 | |||
|DiscogsReleaseId=470718 | |||
|DiscogsAdditionalReleaseId=470774, 1399687 | |||
|WikipediaPageTitle=The_Boy_Racer | |||
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Revision as of 00:20, 21 August 2021
MORRISSEY Single | |
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Name | The Boy Racer |
Release | December 1995 |
Total Length | 4:45 4:10 (Promo edit) |
Recorded | Spring 1995 |
Writer/composer | Morrissey/Whyte |
Producer | Steve Lillywhite |
Art work | Rankin (John Rankin Waddell) |
Vinyl Etching | No matrix message |
Publisher | RCA Records |
Format(s) | 7" Vinyl, CD |
Chart position | UK #36 |
Single chronology | |
Dagenham Dave ← The Boy Racer → Sunny
|
Information
Track list
CD 1
[RCA Victor – 74321332942]
- The Boy Racer – 4:45 (Morrissey/Whyte)
- London (live) – 2:38 (Morrissey/Marr)
- Billy Budd (live) – 2:18 (Morrissey/Whyte)
CD 2
[RCA Victor – 74321332952]
- The Boy Racer – 4:45 (Morrissey/Whyte)
- Spring-Heeled Jim (live) – 3:50 (Morrissey/Boorer)
- Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself (live) – 2:18 (Morrissey/Whyte)
Lyrics
He's just too good-natured, and He's got too much money, and He's got too many girlfriends (I'm jealous, that's all)
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... Have you seen him go, though? Oh... Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing
He's got too many girlfriends He thinks he owns this city He over speeds and he never Gets pulled over
Have you seen him go, though? Oh... Have you seen him go, though? Oh... Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing
He thinks he's got the whole world in his hands Stood at the urinal He thinks he's got the whole world in his hands And I'm gonna kill him
Oh no, oh no Oh no, oh no Oh no, oh no Oh no, oh no oh no
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing
He's just too good looking... He's just too good looking... He's just too good looking... And... And... And...
Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing Boy racer, boy racer, oh! We're gonna kill this pretty thing
Sleeve Artwork
Music Video
Credits
- Directed by James O'Brien
Live History
Play count (Morrissey concert): 125
Morrissey live history:
- London, England 1995-11-14 (Morrissey concert)
- London, England 1995-11-15 (Morrissey concert)
- London, England 1995-11-17 (Morrissey concert)
- London, England 1995-11-18 (Morrissey concert)
- Birmingham, England 1995-11-20 (Morrissey concert)
- Birmingham, England 1995-11-21 (Morrissey concert)
- Dublin, Ireland 1995-11-24 (Morrissey concert)
- Exeter, Devon, England 1995-11-26 (Morrissey concert)
- Cardiff, Wales 1995-11-27 (Morrissey concert)
- Tokyo, Japan 1995-12-13 (Morrissey concert)
Appears On
Discogs Information
Credits
- Layout - Laurence Stevens
- Mixed By - Miti Adhikari
- Performer - Alain Whyte
- Performer - Boz Boorer
- Performer - Jonny Bridgwood
- Performer - Spencer Cobrin
- Photography By - Rankin (3)
- Recorded By - Miti Adhikari
- Sleeve - Whores In Retirement
- Written-By - Alain Whyte
- Written-By - Morrissey
Notes
Tracks 2 & 3 recorded live in London, released courtesy of EMI Records ltd. & Parlophone.
℗ 1995 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by BMG Records [UK] Ltd. © 1995 BMG Records [UK] Limited Distributed by BMG. Made in England
Images
- The Boy Racer - Discogs master release: https://www.discogs.com/master/32751
- The Boy Racer (Single CD1) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/release/470718-Morrissey-The-Boy-Racer
Discogs information (additional release)
Notes
Tracks 2 and 3 recorded live London, released courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. & Parlophone. Track durations differ slightly from those printed on the CD.
℗ 1995 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by BMG Records [UK] Ltd. © 1995 BMG Records [UK] Ltd. Distributed by BMG. Made in England
Crystal clear jewel case.
Images
- The Boy Racer (Single CD2) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/release/470774-Morrissey-The-Boy-Racer
Discogs information (additional release)
Notes
Promotion Only. Not For Sale.
This release was used to promote the album Southpaw Grammar.
Images
- The Boy Racer (Single Promo) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/release/1399687-Morrissey-The-Boy-Racer
Wikipedia Information
"The Boy Racer" is a song by English singer-songwriter Morrissey, released as the second single from his fifth studio album, Southpaw Grammar (1995), in November 1995. It was Morrissey's second and final single released on RCA Records after leaving EMI Records. The single was released across two CDs, each with different covers but both featuring a young boy. Contrary to rumour, the child is not Morrissey's nephew. The song reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
Related Forum Threads
- Morrissey A-Z: "The Boy Racer" - Morrissey-solo (Feb 05, 2021)