Bop Bop Baby

"Bop Bop Baby"
Single by Westlife
from the album World of Our Own
Released 20 May 2002 (2002-05-20)
Format CD single
Recorded Rokstone Studios, London 2001
Genre Pop
Length 4:22 (LP version)
4:30 (single remix)
Label BMG
Writer(s) Shane Filan, Brian McFadden, Chris O'Brien, Graham Murphy
Producer(s) Steve Mac
Westlife singles chronology
"World of Our Own"
(2002)		 "Bop Bop Baby"
(2002)		 "Evergreen"
(2002)

"Bop Bop Baby" is the third single to be released from Westlife's third studio album, World of Our Own. The single peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart. However, during an interview, the band claimed this was due to the obscure choice of single, as they would have much preferred to release "Why Do I Love You" - and had even recorded a video for it. The song was written by band members Shane Filan and Brian McFadden, alongside producers and writers Chris O'Brien and Graham Murphy. It sold over 120,000 copies in the UK.[1][2]

Tours performed at

World of Our Own Tour (2002)

Unbreakable Tour (2003)

Track listing

CD1
  1. "Bop Bop Baby" (Single Remix) - 4:28
  2. "You Don't Know" - 4:11
  3. "Imaginary Diva" (Orphane Remix) - 5:16
  4. "Bop Bop Baby" (Video) - 4:28
CD2
  1. "Bop Bop Baby" (Single Remix) - 4:28
  2. "Bop Bop Baby" (Almighty Radio Edit) - 3:45
  3. "Band Interviews" - 10:00
  1. "Bop Bop Baby" (Single Remix) - 4:28
  2. "Bop Bop Baby" (Almighty Radio Edit) - 3:45
  3. "Bad Girls" - 3:33
  4. "Band Interviews" - 10:00
  5. "Bop Bop Baby" (Video) - 4:28

Music video

The video was initially to be directed by Vaughn Arnell and was to feature the band in front of the Irish skyline. But instead, the video was directed by Max & Diana. The video takes place during the Medieval times. At the start of the video it is said that a beautiful maiden wished to marry for love, but her father wanted her to Duke Vincent (Vinnie Jones), the vilest man in the kingdom for money. The band serve as Musketeers who are imprisoned in a dungeon by the Duke. Brian McFadden attempts to approach a nearby prisoner but was scared off. The five members then break free, riding on horses and arrive at the wedding and battle the Duke's men. At one point, Kian Egan and Mark Fehily nearly slash each other, screaming in the process before they got attacked by the Duke. The five then attacked the Duke before fleeing the church with the maiden with the Duke in pursuit.

Release history

Region Date
United Kingdom 20 May 2002
Australia July 2002
European Union June 2002

Chart performance

Chart (2002) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 56
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 28
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 50
Denmark (Tracklisten)[6] 3
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 12
Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 15
Ireland (IRMA) 4
Italy (FIMI)[9] 45
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 21
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 21
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 16
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 36
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 5
UK Radio Airplay Chart 9

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