"When I Was a Youngster" is the second official single released by British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, from their debut studio album, ''

Stereo Typical ''Stereo Typical'' is the debut studio album by English hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks. The album was released on 28 October 2011 through Universal Music Group and was met with generally positive reviews. Singles * "Prophet (Better Watch It)" was r ...

''. The single was released on 21 October 2011 in the United Kingdom. The song samples a ska sample from "

Revolution Rock "Revolution Rock" is a song written and originally recorded by Danny Ray (singer), Danny Ray and covered by the Clash, featuring on their 1979 album ''London Calling''. Ray's version of the song was released as a single to modest success. Accordi ...

" by The Clash. A music video to accompany the release of "When I Was A Youngster" was uploaded to YouTube on 7 September 2011 at a total length of two minutes and fifty-nine seconds. It features British musician Ed Sheeran throwing shoes at Rizzle Kicks.Rizzle Kicks - When I Was A Youngster
YouTube The duo performed the song live for the first time on '' The Xtra Factor'' on 23 October 2011. It was featured in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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