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 and number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.

B-side information

"Looking for You" and "Broomstick" are both previously unreleased.
The "Oobu Joobu" tracks are a series of home demos, interviews, and unreleased songs jumbled together into one track. The name is taken from McCartney's Radio program, Oobu Joobu.
  1. "Some Folks Say Oobu" – 0:25
  2. "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 0:30
  3. Fun Packed Radio Show – 0:08
  4. "I Love This House" – 3:41
  5. "Clock Work" – 0:04
  6. Paul talks about "Young Boy" – 3:47
  7. "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:12
  8. "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 1:06
  1. Wide Screen Radio – 0:12
  2. "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:06
  3. "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 0:32
  4. Brilliant, What's Next – 0:03
  5. "Atlantic Ocean" – 6:25
  6. Paul Reminisces – 1:24
  7. "Bouree" – 0:23
  8. "Oobu Joobu We Love You" – 0:12
  9. "Oobu Joobu Main Theme" – 1:03

    Track listing

UK CD 1
  1. "Young Boy" – 3:54
  2. "Looking for You" – 4:38
  3. "Oobu Joobu" – 9:54
UK CD 2
  1. "Young Boy" – 3:54
  2. "Broomstick" – 5:09
  3. "Oobu Joobu" – 10:19

    Personnel

Weekly charts

Year-end charts