"Broken Boy Soldier" is the title track and the third single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 to be released from the album Broken Boy Soldiers

Broken Boy Soldiers

Broken Boy Soldiers is the debut album of The Raconteurs, released on May 15, 2006 in the United Kingdom and May 16, 2006 in the United States. The album was generally favored among critics and spawned the #1 hit single "Steady, As She Goes"...

by The Raconteurs

The Raconteurs

The Raconteurs is an American rock band that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, featuring four members known for other musical projects: Jack White , Brendan Benson , Jack Lawrence , and Patrick Keeler .-Formation:The...

, on October 23, 2006 in the UK. This track was used in an episode of the NBC television series "Life".

One of the B-sides to the single is a live rendition of "Headin' for the Texas Border" by The Flamin' Groovies.

Track listing

CD

1. "Broken Boy Soldier"
2. "Broken Boy Soldier" (KCRW Session)
3. "Yellow Sun"

7" (F)

1. "Broken Boy Soldier"
2. "Headin' for the Texas Border" (Live)

7" (G)

1. "Broken Boy Soldier" (Live)
2. "Blue Veins" (KCRW Session)

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
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 ...	22

Music video

The video for this song features a toy soldier getting built by going through an adventure-like journey that leads to a boy receiving the toy on his birthday and then destroying it.

External links

• Music video for "Broken Boy Soldier" + interview with director Floria Sigismondi