"Golden Years" is a song recorded by music producer M-Phazes and Australian singer Ruel.

The song was released on 14 April 2017,[1] becoming Ruel's official debut single.

[3] A remix of the song (which only credits Ruel as the lead artist) by M-Phazes was later released on 16 March 2018.

[5] Sosefina Fuamoli from The AU Review said "the final result is something of polished and refined electronic-driven pop" and the song is "primed for radio success".

[6] Elton John, during his Beats 1 radio show, complimented the song, saying "it’s astonishing [how] someone [Ruel] so young can write something so good" and jokingly said "I give up.