Young (Kenny Chesney song)
"Young" is a song written by Naoise Sheridan, Steve McEwan, and Craig Wiseman and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released in December 2001 as the lead single from Chesney's 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Young" | ||||
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Single by Kenny Chesney | ||||
from the album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems | ||||
B-side | "For the First Time"[1] | |||
Released | December 31, 2001 | |||
Recorded | 2001 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:55 | |||
Label | BNA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Craig Wiseman Naoise Sheridan Steve McEwan | |||
Producer(s) | Buddy Cannon Kenny Chesney Norro Wilson | |||
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Content
The narrator reflects on what he did when he was in his teen years.
Music video
The music video was Chesney's first of many videos that were by Shaun Silva and photographed by Steve Gainer ASC ASK. It was released in January 2002. It was filmed in Sanford, Florida at the old bridge over the St. Johns River and on the banks of the river.
Chart positions
"Young" debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of December 29, 2001.
Chart (2001–2002) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 35 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2002) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 19 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 91. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved July 24, 2012.