I'm a Man Not a Boy (North & South song)

"I'm a Man Not a Boy"
Single by North & South
Released	May 5, 1997[1]
Genre	Dance-pop electronic pop
Length	3:22
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Tect One
Producer(s)	Rose & Foster
North & South singles chronology
"I'm a Man Not a Boy" (1997) "Tarantino's New Star" (1997)
Music video
"I'm a Man Not a Boy" on YouTube

"I'm a Man Not a Boy" is a song by British boyband North & South, known from the British television children's comedy show No Sweat. It was released as their debut single on May 5, 1997, scoring success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven. The single also reached number six in Scotland and number 92 on the Eurochart Hot 100. Outside Europe, it was a top 20 hit in Israel. A music video was produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

Fiona Parker from The Mirror described the song as "poptastic".[2] Music Week rated the song five out of five, picking it as Single of the Week. They added, "A release with so many factors in its favour: it's a storming pop song; the boyband are featuring in the BBC series No Sweat; Tom Watkins is involved; and Tony de Vit has provided club mixes. Watch this soar."[3] A reviewer from Sunday Mirror wrote, "Green-haired boy band currently pulling in two million viewers a week on their Monkees-ish TV show. To be fair, it's a stonking dance tune which recalls Bros at their finest and will no doubt sell by the girl-full, but lads, you won't be men until you start shaving."[4]

Track listing

• CD single, CD1, UK (1997)[5]

1. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" – 3:22
2. "No Sweat" – 3:03
3. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (Southport Rally Tony De Vit Snt Mix) – 5:56
4. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (North Shields Anthem Tony De Vit Club 12") – 8:45

• CD single, CD2, UK (1997)[6]

1. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" – 3:24
2. "God Versus North and South" (Exclusive Interview) – 8:43
3. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (Southend Toon - Tin Tin Out Baby Blue Mix) – 8:03

• CD maxi, Europe (1997)[7]

1. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" – 3:22
2. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (Southport Rally Tony De Vit Snt Mix) – 3:58
3. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (North Shields Anthem Tony De Vit Club 12") – 8:45
4. "I'm a Man Not a Boy" (South End Toon Tin Tin Out Baby Blue Mix) – 8:03

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8]	92
Scotland (OCC)[9]	6
UK Singles (OCC)[10]	7

References

1. Elliott, Paul (26 April 1997). "North and South — TV Show Means Boy Band Launch Is No Sweat" (PDF). Music Week. p. 27. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
2. Parker, Fiona (26 April 1997). "The Beautiful North & South". The Mirror.
3. "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 26 April 1997. p. 10. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
4. Sunday Mirror. 4 May 1997. p. 31.
5. "North And South – I'm A Man Not A Boy". Discogs. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
6. "North And South – I'm A Man Not A Boy". Discogs. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
7. "North And South – I'm A Man Not A Boy". Discogs. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
8. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. 31 May 1997. p. 19. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 11 May 1997 - 17 May 1997". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100 11 May 1997 - 17 May 1997". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 May 2022.