Boys in Town (song)
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"Boys in Town" is the debut single by Australian rock band Divinyls
, released in 1981. The song was used in the 1982 film Monkey Grip
and was first released on the soundtrack to the movie, along with several other Divinyls tracks written and recorded for the film including the single's b-side "Only You". The song was also included on the Divinyls debut studio album Desperate
in 1983. "Boys in Town" became a success in Australia where it entered the top ten, peaking at number eight.
formed in 1980 fronted by lead singer Christina Amphlett
. After scoring several gigs in pubs and clubs, they were discovered by Australian director Ken Cameron
, who was in the midst of making the movie Monkey Grip
. This discovery led Divinyls to providing the entire soundtrack for the film and also offered Amphlett a supporting role playing a temperamental rock singer based on herself. The song "Boys in Town" was released from the soundtrack as the bands debut single and garnered commercial success when it charted in the top ten on the Australian singles chart.
When Divinyls released their debut studio album Desperate
in 1983, four of the songs from the Monkey Grip soundtrack were also included, in particular "Boys in Town". However, on the Australian release of Desperate, "Boys in Town" and the other songs previously seen on Monkey Grip were omitted.
Divinyls
Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee. As the focal point, Amphlett performed on stage wearing a school uniform and fishnet stockings, often using an illuminated neon tube as a prop and displaying...
, released in 1981. The song was used in the 1982 film Monkey Grip
Monkey Grip (film)
Monkey Grip is a 1982 Australian drama film directed by Ken Cameron. It is based on the novel, also titled Monkey Grip, by Helen Garner...
and was first released on the soundtrack to the movie, along with several other Divinyls tracks written and recorded for the film including the single's b-side "Only You". The song was also included on the Divinyls debut studio album Desperate
Desperate (Divinyls album)
Desperate is the debut studio album and second overall album by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in 1983 by Chrysalis Records. The album contains the hits "Boys in Town", "Science Fiction" and "Siren ".-Background:...
in 1983. "Boys in Town" became a success in Australia where it entered the top ten, peaking at number eight.
Background
DivinylsDivinyls
Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee. As the focal point, Amphlett performed on stage wearing a school uniform and fishnet stockings, often using an illuminated neon tube as a prop and displaying...
formed in 1980 fronted by lead singer Christina Amphlett
Christina Amphlett
Christine Joy Amphlett was the lead singer of Australian rock band Divinyls. She is also known as Chrissy Amphlett.She grew up in Geelong as a singer and dancer...
. After scoring several gigs in pubs and clubs, they were discovered by Australian director Ken Cameron
Ken Cameron
Ken Cameron is an Australian film and television director. Cameron graduated from Sydney University with BA in 1968...
, who was in the midst of making the movie Monkey Grip
Monkey Grip (film)
Monkey Grip is a 1982 Australian drama film directed by Ken Cameron. It is based on the novel, also titled Monkey Grip, by Helen Garner...
. This discovery led Divinyls to providing the entire soundtrack for the film and also offered Amphlett a supporting role playing a temperamental rock singer based on herself. The song "Boys in Town" was released from the soundtrack as the bands debut single and garnered commercial success when it charted in the top ten on the Australian singles chart.
When Divinyls released their debut studio album Desperate
Desperate (Divinyls album)
Desperate is the debut studio album and second overall album by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in 1983 by Chrysalis Records. The album contains the hits "Boys in Town", "Science Fiction" and "Siren ".-Background:...
in 1983, four of the songs from the Monkey Grip soundtrack were also included, in particular "Boys in Town". However, on the Australian release of Desperate, "Boys in Town" and the other songs previously seen on Monkey Grip were omitted.
Charts
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to 1998... Singles Chart |
8 |