The Wild Boys (song)

"The Wild Boys" is the 12th single by English new wave band Duran Duran. It is the only single from their live album Arena. It went to number 1 in Germany and South Africa, number 2 in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, number 3 in Australia and Spain, number 4 in Finland, number 5 in New Zealand and number 6 in Norway. It was covered in 2004 by British-Irish band Phixx.

7": Parlophone. / Duran 3 UK

1. "The Wild Boys (45)" – 4:14
2. "(I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement" (1984) – 4:00

• Track 2 recorded live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 5 March 1984.
• Also released in sleeves featuring individual band members (DURANC 3)

12": Parlophone. / 12 Duran 3 UK

1. "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than the Wild Boys) (Extended Mix) – 8:00
2. "The Wild Boys (45)" – 4:16
3. "(I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement" (1984) – 4:08

• Track 3 recorded live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 5 March 1984.

7": Capitol Records. / B-5417 US

1. "The Wild Boys (45)" – 4:14
2. "(I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement" (1984) – 4:00

• Track 2 recorded live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 5 March 1984.

12": Capitol Records. / V-6817 US

1. "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than the Wild Boys) (Extended Mix) – 8:00
2. "The Wild Boys (45)" – 4:16
3. "(I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement" (1984) – 4:08

• Track 3 recorded live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 5 March 1984.

CD: Part of Singles Box Set 1981–1985 boxset

1. "The Wild Boys (45)" – 4:16
2. "(I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement" (1984) – 4:08
3. "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than the Wild Boys) (Extended Mix) – 8:00

• Track 2 recorded live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 5 March 1984.