"Hey Kid" is a song by English singer-songwriter
Matt Willis
Matt Willis (born 8 May 1983) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, television personality and actor. He is known as co-founder, bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk band Busted (band), Busted. Willis released his debut solo album ''Do ...
, released on August 14, 2006 as the second single from his debut solo album ''
Don't Let It Go to Waste
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Track listing
Personnel
*Alex Clarke - Pro Tools
*Brio Taliaferro - Additiona ...
''.
The lyrics of this song are about the days after
Busted, Willis' original band, split.
This song features two music videos, one being the main video and the other to fit the story of the teen film ''
John Tucker Must Die
''John Tucker Must Die'' is a 2006 teen comedy film directed by Betty Thomas. The film stars Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Ashanti, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, and Jenny McCarthy. The plot centers around a trio of teenage girls who plan to bre ...
'', in which the song appears in.
On August 20, the song entered the UK top 75 at No. 61, based solely on download sales. The following week it climbed to No. 11 due to the physical release of the single.
The B-side "Me and Your Mother" was also featured on Willis' debut album as a hidden track.
The song also appears in the 2006 action spy film ''
Stormbreaker
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''.
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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2006 songs
2006 singles
Matt Willis songs
Songs written by Jason Perry (singer)
Songs written by Julian Emery
Songs written by Matt Willis
Mercury Records singles