An early 80's song

[sachabinky]

Does anybody know this song.
It had an Aussie crawl or sports type of sound and had a line "I just wanted to be one of the Boys" in in
Thats all i can remember.
 :-\ :-\

[Hector McFreckle]

It would be this, would it? ....  (I'm thinking not?) 

Rose Tattoo - One of the boys


They were so damn glad when I left school
Said I was crazy 'cause I broke the rules
Time to start livin' my teenage dream
Out on the streets it was rough and mean

That's why...they call me one of the boys

Got tattooed arms and rings in my ears
Never gonna suffer a straight man's fears
Better have a drink, crankin' with the mates
Movin' fast I'm gonna make the grade

That's why...they call me one of the boys
That's why...they call me one of the boys

I'm pushin' it hard, I'm pushin' it fast
Gotta work it over, I gotta make it last

What you need is mates, staunch and true
Hold out your back they're gonna see you through
I don't look for trouble but I won't hide
I'll jump on you if you don't step aside

That's why...they call me one of the boys

There's one thing I've learned
And I know it's so true
Bad girls love bad boys but
Good girls love 'em too

I was young and wild, so much to learn
A fierce bright flame and hot to burn
Can't turn back 'cause the die is cast
I die young, from livin' fast

That's why...they call me one of the boys
That's why...they call me one of the boys
That's why...they call me one of the boys

Ah yeah...I'm just one of, I'm just one of
I'm just one of the boys
I'm just one of, I'm just one of
I'm just one of just one of the boys
I'm just one of just one of the boys
I'm just one of just one of the boys

[sachabinky]

Sorry it's not that one, but thanks anyway.

[stranded]

It's not by chance "When You're Lonely" by The Boys?

[Forrykook]

Mott the Hoople - One of the Boys. Very Sports-like. Could be it but lyrics are a bit different. Doesn't say "I Just wanna be.."

[sachabinky]

I will check that out, but i am certain those words were in the chorus, followed by the words"Now you've made me second choice"- or something like that.

I appreciate the replies anyway, hope this extra info helps.

[motcher76]

"Second Choice" by the Manchester new wave band Any Trouble released in June 1980. From their debut album "Where Are All The Nice Girls?".

You begin your education on a nursery school floor
Now you're a little older and you want some more
Everything you say and do is wasted on my ears
Soon it'll be too late for me turning back the years

Chorus:
A simple life is all I need
Two shots of fantasy and one of make-believe
I never tried too hard to make this succeed
You're the only one I need
I never felt the need to cry or rejoice
I never felt the need to raise my voice
I only wanted to be one of the boys
Now you made me second choice

Now look behind you, baby, well, he's doing it again
He is going to get you but he won't say when
Stop, look and listen when you open up your door
Or he'll be in there with you, you'll be lying on the floor

Cheers

[sachabinky]

Thank You So much.
I never thought i would find out what this song was.
Much Appreciated.