Boys in Town
The Divinyls
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I am through with hanging around With all the boys in town Now I want a man around Get me out of here I am a just red brassiere To all the boys in town Put this bus in top gear Get me out of here I must have been desperate I must have been pretty low I must have been desperate I must have been pretty low I was always driving home All the boys in town But they never telephoned Get me out of here I think they're pretty phony You're not like the rest You've heard of matrimony They've all flunked the test I must have been desperate I must have been pretty low I must have been desperate I must have been pretty slow Oh I'm tired oh I'm wired Oh I'm tired, oh I'm wired ah Too much too young Too much too young Too much too young Too much too young Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here (too much too young) Get me out of here
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Written by: Christina Amphlett, Mark Christopher Mc Entee, Jeremy Paul
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12 facts about this song
Release History"Boys in Town" was the debut single by Australian rock band The Divinyls, released in 1981.
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Movie AssociationThe song featured on the soundtrack of the Australian film "Monkey Grip" and was associated with the band's breakthrough into the music mainstream.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Boys in Town" peaked at #8 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Band Member ContributionThe song was written by lead singer Chrissy Amphlett and lead guitarist Mark McEntee, highlighting their strong creative partnership.
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Song Theme"Boys in Town" mirrors the film "Monkey Grip's" themes of casual drug use and discordant relationships. It's a visceral, rebellious ode to girl power and disillusionment with boys' behaviors.
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Music VideoThe music video, featuring a raw and passionate performance by Amphlett, served to reinforce her controversial yet compelling image as a female rocker.
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Award Nominations"Boys in Town" earned a nomination for Best Pop Performance at the 1981 Countdown Music Awards.
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LegacyDespite its dated music video and lyrics with explicit adult themes, "Boys in Town" is still considered a classic Australian rock anthem and is often included in 'best of' lists for Australian music.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of the song, most notably by Australian soul singer Deni Hines in 1996 and punk band Dallas Frasca in 2009.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was also released on a limited edition pink vinyl, which has since become a collector's item among fans.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Amphlett's death in 2013, "Boys in Town" has often been cited in tributes and retrospectives of her career, acknowledging her impact on the Australian music scene.
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B-SideThe B-side of "Boys in Town" was a song called "Only You", which didn't gain as much recognition but remained a fan favorite in live performances.
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