Young (The Chainsmokers song)

"Young" is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers. A remixed version was released as the second promotional single from the duo's debut album, Memories...Do Not Open.[2] The song appears in support of the Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2017 campaign.[3]

"Young"
Remixes cover
Promotional single by The Chainsmokers
from the album Memories...Do Not Open
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Recorded2017
Length3:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • The Chainsmokers
  • DJ Swivel

Live performances

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On May 21, 2017, The Chainsmokers performed "Young" at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.[4] They also performed the song at the 2017 Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday 10 December 2017.

Video

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A lyric video was released in June 2017, featuring childhood pictures and baby photos along with moments captured on their recently completed Memories... Do Not Open Tour.[5]

A 30-second clip of the video appeared at the TommyXTheChainsmokers Fall Campaign event.[6]

Track listing

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Digital download – Midnight Kids Remix[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Young" (Midnight Kids Remix)3:48
Digital download – Remixes[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Young" (k?d Remix)5:32
2."Young" (KO:YU Remix)3:32
3."Young" (Midnight Kids Remix)3:48

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 65
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 13
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 18

Year-end charts

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Chart (2017) Position
US Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[12] 55

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Version Ref.
Various September 29, 2017 Digital download Midnight Kids remix [7]
December 15, 2017 Remixes [8]

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[13] Gold 30,000
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "ACE Repertory – Young – The Chainsmokers". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Music: The Chainsmokers – Young (Midnight Kids Remix)". NJR. September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "The Chainsmokers Release "Young (Midnight Kids Remix)"". Fest Pop. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  4. ^ "The Chainsmokers perform 'Young' at 2017 Billboard Music Awards". Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  5. ^ "The Chainsmokers Share Embarrassing Childhood Photos in New Music Video". EDM Sauce. June 26, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "TommyXTheChainsmokers Fall 2017 Campaign ft. "Young" by The Chainsmokers". YouTube. September 4, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Young (Midnight Kids Remix) by The Chainsmokers on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Young (Remixes) - Single by The Chainsmokers on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  10. ^ "Swedish Heatseekers Chart – 7 April 2017". Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  11. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  12. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  13. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – The Chainsmokers – Young" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers – Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 20, 2022.