"Remember My Name" is a song by English singer-songwriter

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, featuring

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, a traditional

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. It was released on 14 February 2024 as the fourth single from his third studio album of the same name, and the last single to be released before the album itself.

Background and release

The song was first heard publicly on 9 April 2023 in an impromptu live performance at Newcastle's Prohibition Cabaret Bar, with Fender accompanying himself on the piano. A video of the performance, filmed by venue staff member Daniel Gaffey, was extensively shared on social media. Recording of the single took place in April 2023 at the Old Church Studio near

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, with Fender accompanied by

, a local brass band. The brass band arrangement was by experienced arranger Sandy Smith, who also put Fender in contact with the band.

Composition and lyrics

Fender wrote the song from the perspective of his late grandfather, about his grandmother's struggles with

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Music video

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" star

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, along with Philippa Blake and the Easington Colliery Band.

Live performance

Fender performed the song, with Easington Colliery Band conducted by arranger Sandy Smith, during the encores of his

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concert and at all three of his concerts at

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in 2025.

References

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