remember december remember december song recorded american singer second studio album written produced fields song released album second final single outside north_america january remember december power pop genres usual pop rock sound lyrics describe protagonist attempt remind boyfriend good times relationship described song sound example wanted future music sound like remember december received generally positive reviews music critics majority praised hook chorus critics named album remember december commercially unsuccessful peaking number singles chart failing enter charts sold copies united_states according nielsen_soundscan performed song numerous times including tour summer tour background january started writing songs sophomore album right filming season chance april explained album process collaborating songwriters artists academy lead singer unlike studio album don forget collaborate wanted sound like input according album writing process nearly completed weeks worked songwriter wrote songs album solo quiet remember december helmed production don forget wrote remember december produced songs majority album recording sessions album began january remember december recorded fields los_angeles california song features guitars synths backing vocals drums contributed synths handled percussion fields mixed recordings interview jocelyn_vena mtv_news said song meant girls need remind guys interview said different usual pop rock sound love song reasons different sound lot songs related personally songs fun thought single incredible perform time stands song dance rock ultimately goal excited heard cause want future composition lyrical interpretation remember december 1980s inspired power pop song influences pop rock noted bit techno bbc_music referred verses moody critics comparisons works rock bands according sheet music published remember december composed time signature common time moderate beat rate beats minute composed key minor vocal range spans low note high note basic sequence chord progression song begins singing feel separation coming sic know want moving lyrically song sees protagonist winter romance lines remember promised forever los_angeles_times critic deemed ode noted protagonist asks boyfriend remember good times relationship chorus sings don surrender surrender surrender asking remember promise forever explained song girl guy feels like listening wants remember release reception remember december released second final single song released scandinavian countries digital download january song later released single digital download february physical release includes club mix song sharp boys digital release includes radio edit remix following release remember december peaked number singles chart february song received generally positive reviews critics allmusic critic stephen_thomas_erlewine considered fun debut album don forget fun particularly tears power pop like remember december named song best tracks album bbc_music rated stars wrote sure reason hate life weird pronunciation silly lyrics praised grand chorus wrote team ear musical maybe suggested logical step popular song little popmatters positive song writing real hook pops remember december bites melodrama actually believe lines named track fifth best song calling strongest best wrote remember december standout quickly makes point wheel seriously speeding time perfect showcase way years vocals ability sell song sugar coating mixed review nick_levine digital spy awarded stars said lacked original ideas said decent chorus called pop rock praised vocals music video remember december directed directed videos previous singles land interviewed mtv_news set music video stated stays true song theme music video relates song way instead having love interest video fierce kind like taking control girl like girl empowerment yeah divas described video glam rock according concept video incorporate different lights video premiered november available download itunes_store december video features appearances disney camp rock final jam stars begins performing band stage sporting rock chick outfit black leather jacket stud gloves cutscenes seen sitting car friends sporting cutscenes include wearing standing bright lights later video friends walking hollywood boulevard video ends finish performing song stage live performances performed song time summer tour sung end chicago_tribune wrote song demonstrated rock singing commented bit time lie returned bore vocal remember december string promotional appearances united_kingdom performed remember december january september performed revue concert evening closing song setlist tour special night formats track listings credits personnel recording recorded los_angeles adapted liner notes charts release history
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