"Yesterday's Hero" | ||||
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Single by John Paul Young | ||||
from the album Hero | ||||
Released | 10 February 1975 | |||
Recorded | 1974 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:43 | |||
Label | Albert Productions. Ariola | |||
Songwriter(s) | Harry Vanda, George Young | |||
Producer(s) | Harry Vanda, George Young | |||
John Paul Young singles chronology | ||||
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"Yesterday's Hero" is a pop song by John Paul Young. The song was written by George Young and Harry Vanda and was released in February 1975 as the lead single from Young's debut studio album, Hero (1975).
The song became a worldwide hit, peaking at No. 8 in Australia, No. 1 in South Africa and No. 42 in the United States.