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"When You Were Young" is a song by American rock band The Killers. It was released on September 18, 2006 as the lead single from their second studio album, Sam's Town (2006). The song was written and produced by The Killers and co-produced by Flood and Alan Moulder. The song has proven to be one of The Killers' most successful singles, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as their only number one to date on the U. S. Modern Rock Tracks chart. Only "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me" would stay longer on the chart and have more pop airplay. It is also their highest-charting single to date in the United Kingdom and Australia, peaking at number two and number 10 respectively. more »

Year: 2006 3:40 2,507 Views You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful boy to To save your from your old ways You play forgiveness Watch it now, here he comes He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But he talks like a gentlemen Like you imagined when you were young Can we climb this mountain I don't know Higher now than ever before I know we can make it if we take it slow Let's take it easy Easy now, watch it go We're burning down the highway skyline On the back of a hurricane that started turning When you were young When you were young And sometimes you close your eyes And see the place where you used to live When you were young They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet You don't have to drink right now But you can dip your feet Every once in a little while You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful boy to To save you from your old ways You play forgiveness Watch it now, here he comes He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But he talks like a gentlemen Like you imagined when you were young (Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined) When you were young I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus He doesn't look a thing like Jesus But more than you'll ever know

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The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The band originated in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". more »

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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition "'When You Were Young" is the lead single from The Killers' second studio album, "Sam's Town."

Release Date The song was released on September 18, 2006.

Song Premiere it was premiered on radio by popular DJ, Zane Lowe, on July 27, 2006, on BBC Radio 1.

Chart Performance "When You Were Young" reached no.14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no.2 on the UK Singles Chart. It debuted at no.5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Awards and Recognition It earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2007.

Song's Theme The song has a religious theme, focusing on redemption and forgiveness, according to lead singer Brandon Flowers.

Music Video Directed by Anthony Mandler, the music video for the song features a latin-inspired theme, filmed in Tlayacapan, Mexico.

Guitar Hero "When You Were Young" featured in the popular video game, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Song's Influence This song marked a departure from The Killers' previous synth-driven sound, showcasing a more 'heartland rock' style.

Band's Favourite "When You Were Young" is often cited as one of the band's favorite songs, and it is regularly included in their live performances.

Notable Covers Numerous artists have covered "When You Were Young," including U2 during their 360° Tour in 2009.

Unique Achievement It was chosen to be downloadable content for the Xbox 360's Guitar Hero II game on April 11, 2007, making it the first and only song to be featured in two different games in the Guitar Hero series.

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