Summary
"How They Remember You" is a song written by Marc Beeson, Josh Osborne, and Allen Shamblin, and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It is the lone single from their 2020 extended play of the same name. This was the last single the group released in their career before their breakup in October 2021.
| "How They Remember You" | ||||
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| Single by Rascal Flatts | ||||
| from the EP How They Remember You | ||||
| Released | June 19, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Big Machine | |||
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| Rascal Flatts singles chronology | ||||
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History edit
Marc Beeson, Josh Osborne, and Allen Shamblin wrote the song. According to group member Jay DeMarcus, the song is "a timeless message that will inspire people, and it's about what kind of mark you leave behind when you leave this world".[1] Shamblin had previously written the band's 2009 single "Why".
On July 30, 2020, Rascal Flatts released a digital extended play which included "How They Remember You", a cover of Kenny Rogers' 1981 hit "Through the Years", and five other cuts.[2] The group also released a lyric video that same month, featuring footage that was submitted by fans.[3]
In May 2021, the song became the group's final top ten and top five hit on Billboard Country Airplay.
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2020–2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[4] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 89 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 18 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2021) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 32 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 67 |
References edit
- ^ "Story Behind the Song: Rascal Flatts, 'How They Remember You'". The Boot. June 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "How They Remember You EP". RascalFlatts.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts' 'How They Remember You' Video Highlights Special Relationship With the Fans [Watch] Cillea Houghton Published: July 24, 2020 Read More: Rascal Flatts' 'How They Remember You' Video Highlights Fans". Taste of Country. July 24, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.