"The Boy Racer" is a song by

Morrissey Steven Patrick Morrissey (; born 22 May 1959), known professionally as Morrissey, is an English singer and songwriter. He came to prominence as the frontman and lyricist of rock band the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. Since then ...

, released as a single in 1995, the second single to be taken from the album ''

Southpaw Grammar ''Southpaw Grammar'' is the fifth studio album by English alternative rock singer Morrissey, released on 28 August 1995 by record labels RCA in the UK and Reprise in the US. The album charted at number 4 in the UK and number 66 in the US, but r ...

''. It was Morrissey's second and final single release on the

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record label he had signed to after leaving EMI. 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 single reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart, ten places lower than his last single, " Dagenham Dave".

Track listings

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# "The Boy Racer" – 4:47 # "London" (live London 26 February 1995) – 2:38

CD: RCA / 74321 33294 2 (United Kingdom)

# "The Boy Racer" – 4:47 # "London" (live London 26 February 1995) – 2:38 # "Billy Budd" (live London 26 February 1995) – 2:19

CD: RCA / 74321 33295 2 (United Kingdom)

# "The Boy Racer" – 4:47 # "

Spring-Heeled Jim "Spring-Heeled Jim" is a song by British musician Morrissey from his 1994 album ''Vauxhall and I''. The title may well be based upon Spring-heeled Jack, a semi-fantastical character from English folklore, alleged sightings and lurid press reports s ...

" (live London 26 February 1995) – 3:50 # "Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself" (live London 26 February 1995) – 3:51

Musicians

* Morrissey: voice * Alain Whyte: guitar * Boz Boorer: guitar * Jonny Bridgwood: bass guitar * Spencer Cobrin: drums

Live performances