Ramones - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' by the Ramones?

   'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' was written by Douglas Colvin (Dee Dee Ramone), Jeff Hyman (Joey Ramone), John Cummings (Johnny Ramone), and Thomas Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone).

2. What album features the track 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend'?

   'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' is featured on the Ramones' self-titled debut album, released in 1976.

3. What inspired Tommy Ramone to write 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend'?

   Tommy Ramone wrote 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' to balance out the band's repertoire, which included many negative-themed songs like 'I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You.' He wanted a more positive love song to diversify their music.

4. Were any unusual instruments used in the recording of 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend'?

   Yes, some unusual instruments were used in the recording of this song, including 12-string guitars, tubular bells, and a glockenspiel. Studio musicians were brought in to play these instruments.

5. Was 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' ever covered by other artists?

   Yes, Per Gessle of Roxette recorded a cover of 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' for the 2001 Ramones tribute album 'The Song Ramones the Same.' The cover was released as a single in Sweden and reached #44 on the charts.

6. What was unique about the lyrical themes of early Ramones songs?

   'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' stood out among early Ramones songs because it had a positive theme. Many other songs from that period had titles starting with 'I Don't Wanna,' reflecting frustration and anger that were often channeled into humor.