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 2014–15
Length 4:36 (Album version)
4:06 (Radio edit)
Label
Writer(s) Ruth Berhe
Producer(s) Berhe
Certification Gold (RIAA)

"Lost Boy" is the debut single by Canadian recording artist 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.

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."[2]

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[3] 28
Denmark (Tracklisten)[4] 14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 41
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 41
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[8] 21

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments 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. ↑ Wass, Mike (November 4, 2015). "Vine Star Ruth B Signs To Columbia Records, Drops 'Lost Boy' Lyric Video". Idolator. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Ruth B – Lost Boy" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Tracklisten. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Ruth B – Lost Boy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Ruth B. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ruth B – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Ruth B. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  9. ↑ "American single certifications – Ruth B – Lost Boy". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 26, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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