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Those Were the Nights
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Wikipedia article
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| type = single
| artist = Hunter Brothers
| album = Getaway
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| genre = Country pop
| length = 3:25
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| writer =
* Jim Beavers
* Brad Rempel
* Lindsay Rimes
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| chronology = Hunter Brothers singles
| prev_title = Born and Raised
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = Lost
| next_year = 2018
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"'Those Were the Nights'" is a song recorded by Canadian country group Hunter Brothers. The song was written by Brad Rempel of High Valley with Jim Beavers and Lindsay Rimes. It was the fifth single off their debut album 'Getaway'.
Background
Ty Hunter of the Hunter Brothers described "Those Were the Nights" as "one of those songs that takes you back in time and really helps you remember the moments that you want to reflect on, the times that were positive, the times that may have shaped you to who you are today".
Critical reception
Nanci Dagg of 'Canadian Beats Media' said that "the melody is upbeat and the brothers harmonies soar once again," describing the song as "a tune that will grab you then stick in your head from the moment you listen to it". Lauren Laffer of 'Sounds Like Nashville' called the track "nostalgic," saying it "speaks to the essence of remembering where you came from and embracing the memories that will last a lifetime".
Accolades
Commercial performance
"Those Were the Nights" reached a peak of number nine on the 'Billboard' Canada Country chart dated July 21, 2018, marking the group's second consecutive and second overall top ten hit. It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.
Music video
The official music video was for "Those Were the Nights" premiered exclusively on 'Sounds Like Nashville' on May 4, 2018, and was directed by Gavin Michael Booth. It was mostly filmed at the farm in which the brothers were born and raised at in Saskatchewan. The video included a scene in which they put five New Holland tractors in a circle and used them as lighting.
Charts
Certifications
References
Category:2017 songs
Category:2018 singles
Category:Hunter Brothers songs
Category:Open Road Recordings singles
Category:Songs written by Brad Rempel
Category:Songs written by Jim Beavers
Category:Songs written by Lindsay Rimes
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