Lost Boy (Ruth B song)

"Lost Boy"
Single by Ruth B
from the album The Intro EP
Released August 21, 2015 (2015-08-21)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre Pop
Length
  • 4:36
  • 4:13 (music video)
Label
Writer(s) Ruth Berhe
Producer(s) Berhe
Certification Platinum (RIAA)
Music video
"Lost Boy" on YouTube

"Lost Boy" is the debut single by Canadian singer Ruth B. It was released on August 21, 2015.[1] She first released it by singing a six-second video on Vine in January 2015.

Composition and history

The song is written in the key of G major in cut time with a tempo of 62 beats per minute.[2][3] It follows a chord progression of Em – G/D – C – G, and Berhe's vocals span from F♯3 to B4.[4]

In November 2014, she posted a Vine of her singing a line that she had made up, which was inspired by the television series Once Upon a Time.[5] It garnered around 84,000 likes within a week, which was unusual for her at the time. She took note of its popularity, with some of her followers commenting that she should make it into a full song.[6] It became "Lost Boy", which she posted on YouTube on January 18, 2015 and was released on iTunes on February 12, 2015.[7][8] Dozens of Vine and YouTube users posted covers, which helped further its popularity and increased Berhe's following on social media. Record labels took notice and she then signed with Columbia Records in July 2015.[9]

Her debut EP, The Intro, was released on November 27, 2015. It has four songs including "Lost Boy".[10]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on May 9, 2016.[11]

Critical reception

Mike Wass of Idolator called it a "pretty ballad" and went on to say that "[Lost Boy] is nostalgic, more than a little bittersweet and aptly showcases Ruth's smooth vocals."[12]

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[13] 28
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 14
Denmark (Tracklisten)[15] 14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] 41
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[17] 57
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 19
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[19] 97
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 24
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[21] 11
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[22] 16

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Sweden (GLF)[23] 2× Platinum 80,000^
United States (RIAA)[24] 2× Platinum 1,300,000[25]

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
double-daggersales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ "Ruth B: Lost Boy - Music on Google Play". Google Play. August 21, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Song Key and BPM Music Database | AudioKeychain". AudioKeychain. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  3. ↑ Berhe, Ruth. "Ruth B "Lost Boy" Sheet Music in E Minor (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  4. ↑ Berhe, Ruth. "Ruth B "Lost Boy" Sheet Music in E Minor (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Edmonton singer Ruth B launches career in an instant". CBC News. December 1, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ Khan, Sarah (November 30, 2015). "Ruth B Talks Vine, The Intro & Getting Inspired By 'Once Upon A Time'". ANDPOP. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Lost Boy". YouTube. Ruth B. January 18, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Ruth B on Twitter". Twitter. Ruth B. February 12, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  9. ↑ Sperounes, Sandra (November 25, 2015). "Who is Edmonton's Ruth B? The latest online star to get a record deal". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  10. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (November 27, 2015). "Interview – Ruth B". Canadian Beats. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  11. ↑ RuthBVEVO (2016-05-09), Ruth B - Lost Boy (Official Video), retrieved 2016-07-12
  12. ↑ Wass, Mike (November 4, 2015). "Vine Star Ruth B Signs To Columbia Records, Drops 'Lost Boy' Lyric Video". Idolator. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Ruth B – Lost Boy" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Ruth B. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Tracklisten. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Ruth B – Lost Boy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-09-02". Scottish Singles Top 40. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-09-02" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Ruth B. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Ruth B. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Ruth B. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 2016" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Retrieved December 2, 2016. Type Ruth B in the top right search bar. Click on "Sok" and select Lost Boy and see certification.
  24. ↑ "American single certifications – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  25. ↑ "40 Under 40: Music's Top Young Power Players Revealed - Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. October 20, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016. Sales amount is mentioned under Justin Eshak
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