Remember When (Alan Jackson Song)

"Remember When" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. Released in October 2003 as the second and final single from his compilation album, '' Greatest Hits Volume II'', it spent two weeks at number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in February 2004 and peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song has since become one of Alan's most beloved tracks.

Content

In "Remember When", Jackson looks back on his life with his wife. He describes their love from their first time together, through raising their children, and describes how he and his wife will "remember when" the children were young after they are grown.

Critical reception

''Billboard'' called the single "the most poignant, well written country song to hit the format in a long time."

"Remember When" debuted at number 45 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 8, 2003, and reached number one on the chart. The song was certified four-times platinum by the RIAA on May 22, 2023, and has sold 1,571,000 copies in the United States as of November 2016.

Music video

The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, and premiered on CMT on January 12, 2004. It features Jackson singing the song while sitting on a stool playing a guitar, as home movie footage of Jackson's childhood and life plays in the background. He is also seen in some scenes dancing with his wife Denise.

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References

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2003 singles
Alan Jackson songs
Songs written by Alan Jackson
Songs about nostalgia
Songs about old age
Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy
Song recordings produced by Keith Stegall
Arista Nashville singles
Country ballads
2003 songs