"Boyfriend" is a song by Alphabeat

Alphabeat

Alphabeat are a Danish pop band from Silkeborg, fronted by singers Stine Bramsen and Anders SG and signed to Polydor Records. Their single "Fascination" was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007 and a significant hit in the United Kingdom in 2008...

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A new version, produced by Mike Spencer

Mike Spencer

Mike Spencer is an English record producer.Mike Spencer is primarily known for his production work with successful commercial pop acts such as Jamiroquai, Kylie Minogue and Newton Faulkner....

, was released as their third UK single. BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1

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  proceeded to place the song on their prestigious A List.

The song was inspired by a Swedish film that depicted teenage, lesbian romance.

Music videos

There have so far been two music video versions. A Danish one, directed by Daniel Eskils features the band performing and having their instruments drawn on the wall.

A second video was released in the UK and involves the group performing in front of tape recorders, while Anders SG becomes wrapped up by the tapes.

Remixes

1. Boyfriend (Radio Edit)
2. Boyfriend (Pete Hammond 7" Remix)
3. Boyfriend (Pete Hammond 12" Remix)
4. Boyfriend (Dave Spoon Remix)
5. Boyfriend (Alex Metric Remix)
6. Boyfriend (Easy Remix)
7. Boyfriend (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
8. Boyfriend (Wawa Radio Edit)
9. Boyfriend (Wawa Club Remix)
10. Boyfriend (Wawa Dub)
11. Boyfriend (Caged Baby Remix)

Track listings

CD Single:

1. Boyfriend
2. Black & Gold (Radio 1 Live Lounge session)

iTunes exclusive vingle

Vingle

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1. Boyfriend
2. Boyfriend (Live @ Koko)
3. A Message
4. Boyfriend (video)

Standard mixes bundle:

1. Boyfriend
2. Boyfriend Alex Metric Mix
3. Boyfriend Bloody Beetroot Mix
4. Boyfriend Dave Spoon Remix
5. Boyfriend Caged Baby Remix
6. Boyfriend Pete Hammond Mix (radio edit)
7. Boyfriend WaWa Remix (radio edit)

Charts

In Denmark

Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...

, the song peaked at #11 in October 2007.

On August 10, 2008, the song entered the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

at #70 on downloads alone and peaked at #15.

Peak positions

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Chart (2007/2008)	Peak position