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.Charts
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Remember When (Alan Jackson Song) 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