Remember You Young

"Remember You Young" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett. It was released on July 15, 2019 as the second single from his fourth studio album Center Point Road. Rhett wrote the song with Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure, the latter of which produced it with Dann Huff.

"Remember You Young"
Single by Thomas Rhett
from the album Center Point Road
ReleasedJuly 15, 2019 (2019-07-15)
GenreCountry
Length3:00
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"Look What God Gave Her"
(2019)		 "Remember You Young"
(2019)		 "Beer Can't Fix"
(2020)

History

Rhett says that the song carries a theme of nostalgia, and references to his wife and children. It also contains references to events from his past.[1] He said that "We wrote this song about the people in life that we love, and always remembering them in their youth, no matter how much time passes and we all change."[2] The song's accompanying music video features a group of elderly people who reminisce on their lives.[2]

Commercial performance

"Remember You Young" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart on chart dated December 21, 2019,[3] becoming Rhett's eighth consecutive No. 1 single and his fourteenth overall. The song has sold 143,000 copies in the United States as of February 2020.[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered on CMT, GAC & Vevo in 2019.

The video is a sequel to the Marry Me music video. In addition to showing Rhett performing the song barefoot in a room full of mirrors, the video centers on Sam, now in his elderly years, goes about his daily routine while remembering moments of his time with Ellie, who is deceased as referred to by the ending shot of him holding an urn.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


References
  1. Angela Stefano (July 9, 2019). "Thomas Rhett's 'Remember You Young' Is a Tear-Jerker [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  2. "Watch Thomas Rhett's Sentimental 'Remember You Young' Video". Taste of Country. September 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  3. "Country Airplay". Billboard. December 21, 2019.
  4. Bjorke, Matt (January 25, 2020). "Top 30 Digital Country Downloads: January 24, 2020". Rough Stock. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  5. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  6. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  7. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  8. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  9. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  10. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  11. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  12. "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  13. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  14. "American single certifications – Thomas Rhett – Remember You Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 25, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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