[2][3] It was written by the group's lead guitarist, Eric McCusker, and was co-produced by John Sayers and the band.

[5] In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Come Said The Boy" was ranked number 73.

[7][8] They started recording their fourth studio album, The Modern Bop (March 1984), in August 1983 with co-production by John Sayer and the band.

[7][9] It was written by McCusker as a provocative tale about the loss of virginity—it was banned by some radio stations, including Sydney's then top-rated 2SM, which was affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.

[14] John Farnham released his cover version of the track on his 19th studio album, I Remember When I Was Young (November 2005).