Remembering You (song) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Remembering You"
Single by Steven Curtis Chapman
from the album Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Released	August 5, 2005 (2005-08-05)
Recorded	2005
Studio	Ed Cash’s house
Genre	Pop
Length	3:52
Label	EMI CMG
Composer(s)	Caleb Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman David Campbell
Lyricist(s)	Caleb Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman
Producer(s)	Ed Cash Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman singles chronology
"Believe Me Now" (2005) "Remembering You" (2005) "All I Really Want For Christmas" (2005)

"Remembering You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. He is known for his contemporary Christian music. The song was released in August 2005. It was the first song from the album Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This album was made to help promote the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

The song "Remembering You" is a pop song. It also has sounds from Celtic and folk styles. It uses a lot of string instruments. The song is written from the point of view of the characters in the Narnia story. It talks about what they feel at the end of their adventure.

Music critics liked "Remembering You." They thought it sounded great and was one of the best songs on the album. It became very popular on Christian radio stations. In 2006, it was one of the most played songs. It reached number nine on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. It also reached number 22 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

How the Song Was Made

Chapman, holding an acoustic guitar, sings into a microphone on a stand.

After the movie The Passion of the Christ did well, movie studios started to make more films for Christian audiences. Disney wanted to promote their new movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This movie was based on the famous book by C. S. Lewis. Many Christians loved the book because of its spiritual messages.

To reach Christian audiences, Disney created the album Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia. This album featured many popular Christian artists. It was a big part of Disney's plan to connect with these viewers.

Steven Curtis Chapman learned about the Narnia movie from a friend at Disney. He didn't see the whole movie. But he got to read parts of the script and was told to read the book. Chapman had read other books by C. S. Lewis, but not the Narnia books. He was very impressed after reading them. He felt that Lewis told the story of Jesus in a way that anyone could understand. Chapman had many ideas for songs. He chose "Remembering You" because he felt it captured the main idea of the book.

Steven Curtis Chapman wrote "Remembering You" with Caleb Chapman. David Campbell wrote the music for the string instruments. Ed Cash and Steven Curtis Chapman produced the song. It was recorded at Ed Cash's house. Steven Curtis Chapman played acoustic guitar, banjo, dulcimer, and electric guitar on the song. He also sang the main vocals. Ed Cash played mandolin and sang backing vocals.

What the Song is About

"Remembering You" is three minutes and 52 seconds long. It's a pop song with Celtic and folk influences. It uses a lot of string instruments. The song has a strong beat and Chapman's voice covers a wide range.

Many music critics felt the song perfectly represented the story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. They also noted its Christian message. In the song, Chapman sings about the main characters meeting Aslan. He sings, "I found you in the most unlikely way/But really it was you who found me, and I found myself in the gifts that you gave."

Chapman explained that "Remembering You" is set at the end of the Narnia story. It's from the point of view of the main characters. They are remembering what Aslan did for them. They think about how they will remember him whenever spring begins. Chapman loved the ending of the story. He said it felt like a new beginning, with more to come. He felt this was like the story of God's grace.

Release and Popularity

"Remembering You" was the first song released from the Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia album. It was sent to US Christian radio stations on August 3, 2005. People could buy it as a digital download starting August 23, 2005.

The company EMI wanted to promote the album to both Christian and regular radio stations. Disney was working hard to reach Christian audiences. They also wanted to make sure other audiences would like the movie.

A music video for "Remembering You" was released online on December 6, 2005. The video shows parts of the Narnia movie mixed with scenes of Chapman singing. It was filmed in southern California. They used some of the same sets from the movie, like the lamppost. They even used potato flakes to make fake snow!

"Remembering You" became popular on mainstream radio before Christian radio. By December 2005, it was number 34 on the Radio & Records Adult Contemporary chart. The song reached number nine on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. It also reached number seven on the Christian AC Songs chart. On the Radio & Records Christian AC chart, it peaked at number seven. The song was one of the top songs on Christian radio charts for 2006.

Song Versions

• "Remembering You (Narnia Album Version)" – 3:52

Credits

• Ed Cash – backing vocals, mandolin, recording, producing
• David Campbell – composer
• Caleb Chapman – composer
• Steven Curtis Chapman – acoustic guitar, banjo, composer, dulcimer, electric guitar, producing, vocals
• Jim Hoke – whistle
• Dmitar Krnjaic – mixing
• Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
• Dan Needham – drums
• Stephen Sharp – recording
• Chris Young – bass guitar

Charts

The song "Remembering You" appeared on several music charts.

Weekly Charts

Year-end Charts