"I Know What Boys Like" is a song by
the Waitresses, written by guitarist
Chris Butler in 1978, while he was still a member of the rock band
Tin Huey.[2]
It was recorded by Butler and released as a single in 1980, but beyond some club success, it did not appear on any charts. When he formed the band
The Waitresses, with
Patty Donahue as lead vocalist, the band recorded the song for its debut album, Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?, released by
Polydor Records in 1982.[3]
Charts
"I Know What Boys Like" was released as a single from the album[4] and peaked at number 62 the week of May 29, 1982 on the
Billboard Hot 100.[5]