"Down Boy" is a song written by Rob Davis and produced by

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for Australian actress

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's debut album, ''

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'' (2002). Released on 30 September 2002 as the second single from the album, "Down Boy" charted within the top 10 in the United Kingdom ( 2), selling under 39,000 copies first week, Australia (No. 3), Hungary (No. 8), and Ireland (No. 8). British television presenter and actress

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plays Valance's friend in the music video.

Track listings

Australian and UK CD1 # "Down Boy" (radio edit) – 3:25 # "Down Boy" (

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club remix) – 6:07 # "Down Boy" (Almighty mix) – 6:48 # "Down Boy" (video) Australian CD2 # "Down Boy" (radio edit) – 3:25 # "Down Boy" (

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remix) – 6:25 # "Down Boy" (Blackout remix) – 4:26 # "Kiss Kiss" (

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remix) – 5:15 UK CD2 # "Down Boy" (radio edit) – 3:25 # "Down Boy" (Aphrodite remix) – 6:25 # "Kiss Kiss" (Jah Wobble remix) – 5:15 UK cassette single and European CD single # "Down Boy" (radio edit) – 3:25 # "Down Boy" (Twin club remix) – 6:07

Commercial performance

"Down Boy" debuted at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, selling under 39,000 copies during its first week. On Australia's

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, it peaked at No. 3 and was certified gold for shipments of 35,000 copies.

Charts

Weekly charts

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Certifications

References

{{Authority control 2002 singles Holly Valance songs Music videos directed by Tim Royes Song recordings produced by Nellee Hooper Songs written by Rob Davis (musician) 2002 songs London Records singles