Runaway Boys
# Runaway Boys

"Runaway Boys" is the debut single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released November 21, 1980, by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 9 on the Singles Chart. Its biggest success was in Finland, where it reached number one. The song was later included on the band's 1981 self-titled debut album.

Its first US release, by EMI America, was on the June 1982 album Built for Speed.

## Cover versions

"Runaway Boys" was later covered by Drake Bell on his 2014 album Ready, Steady, Go!, which was produced by Brian Setzer.

## Charts

### Weekly Charts

| Chart (1980–81) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 15 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 3 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) | 1 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 20 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 9 |

### Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Runaway Boys" :

| Chart (1981) | Position |
| - | - |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 91 |
