What a Good Boy

"What a Good Boy" is a song from the Barenaked Ladies' 1992 debut album, Gordon. A live version of the song appeared on the 1994 single for "Jane". Another live version was later released on the live album Rock Spectacle. This version later appears on the compilation Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits. It was also included in the album Upfront! Canadians Live from Mountain Stage. The song was co-written by Steven Page and Ed Robertson.

"What a Good Boy"
Single by Barenaked Ladies
from the album Gordon
Released	1993
Recorded	1992
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	3:52
Label	Reprise
Songwriter(s)	Steven Page and Ed Robertson
Barenaked Ladies singles chronology
"Brian Wilson" (1993) "What a Good Boy" (1993) "Jane" (1994)
Music video
"What a Good Boy" on YouTube

The song is played during the end credits of the 1995 film Stonewall, and during the "Hate Crimes" episode of Homicide: Life on the Street.

Personnel

• Steven Page – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Ed Robertson – acoustic guitar, background vocals
• Jim Creeggan – double bass
• Andy Creeggan – organ, piano
• Tyler Stewart – drums

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Canadian Singles Chart	34[1]