"Come Back When You Grow Up" is a song written by Martha Sharp and performed by Bobby Vee and The Strangers. It appeared on his 1967 album, Come Back When You Grow Up,[1] was produced by Dallas Smith and arranged by William Hood.[2]
Background
A slightly longer version from the album features a brief instrumental introduction before Vee comes in, while on the single version, the song begins with Vee's vocals.
Chart performance
"Come Back When You Grow Up" was a comeback for the 24 year-old Vee, and it reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.[3] and No.2 in Canada.[4] It was ranked No.15 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1967[5] and No.29 in Canada.[6]
Other versions
- Johnny Tillotson's recording was included on his 1967 album "Here I am".
- Los Freddy's released his take entitled "Cuando Seas Mujer" on their 1968, Mató Mi Corazon.
- Leif Garrett put out a single in 1977, which did not chart.
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Bobby Vee, Come Back When You Grow Up Retrieved February 7, 2014
- ^ Bobby Vee, "Come Back When You Grow Up" single release Retrieved February 7, 2014
- ^ Bobby Vee, "Come Back When You Grow Up" Chart Positions Retrieved February 7, 2014
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - September 16, 1967" (PDF).
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1967". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles of 1967 - January 6, 1968" (PDF).
- ^ "American single certifications – Bobby Vee & The Strangers – Come Back When You Grow Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 5, 2024.