When I Was a Youngster " is the second official single released by British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks , from their debut studio album , '' Stereo Typical '' . The single was released on 21 October 2011 in the United Kingdom . The song samples a ska sample from " Revolution Rock " by The Clash . A music video to accompany the release of " When I Was A Youngster " was uploaded to YouTube on 7 September 2011 at a total length of two minutes and fifty-nine seconds . It features British musician Ed Sheeran throwing shoes at Rizzle Kicks . The duo performed the song live for the first time on '' The Xtra Factor '' on 23 October 2011 . It was featured in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
When I Was a Youngster