Remember When the Music (song)
"Remember When the Music" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on his 1980 album, Sequel. The song is the next chronological single from his hit single, "Sequel" from the same album. It reached the top 50 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and spent five weeks on the chart.
| "Remember When the Music" | ||||
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| Single by Harry Chapin | ||||
| from the album Sequel | ||||
| B-side | "Northwest 222" | |||
| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Pop/rock | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
| Label | Boardwalk Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Harry Chapin | |||
| Producer(s) | Howard Albert, Ron Albert | |||
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Background
The song was written as a tribute to Allard K. Lowenstein, a New York senator who was shot and killed in 1980. Chapin stated that the song became more apparent when John Lennon was killed the same year.[1]
Chart performance
| Chart (1980–81) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary[2] | 47 |
Different versions
The song has three different versions. It consists of a reprise, which is an acoustic take on the song. The second version is the regular song, that was released as a single. The third version is very similar to the second version, with only minor differences.
Other uses
- Bruce Springsteen sung the song at the Harry Chapin Tribute concert.[3]