Young (The Chainsmokers song)

"Young"
Remixes cover
Promotional single by The Chainsmokers
from the album Memories...Do Not Open
Released	September 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Recorded	2017
Length	3:44
Label	Disruptor Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Andrew Taggart Taylor Bird Peter Hanna Sean Jacobs Jordan Young[1]
Producer(s)	The Chainsmokers DJ Swivel

"Young" is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers. A remixed version was released as the second promotional single from the duo's debut album, Memories...Do Not Open.^[2] The song appears in support of the Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2017 campaign.^[3]

Live performances

On May 21, 2017, The Chainsmokers performed "Young" at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.^[4] They also performed the song at the 2017 Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday 10 December 2017.

Video

A lyric video was released in June 2017, featuring childhood pictures and baby photos along with moments captured on their recently completed Memories... Do Not Open Tour.^[5]

A 30-second clip of the video appeared at the TommyXTheChainsmokers Fall Campaign event.^[6]

Track listing

Digital download – Midnight Kids Remix^[7]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Young" (Midnight Kids Remix)	3:48

Digital download – Remixes^[8]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Young" (k?d Remix)	5:32
2.	"Young" (KO:YU Remix)	3:32
3.	"Young" (Midnight Kids Remix)	3:48

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	65
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[10]	13
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11]	18

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[12]	55

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Version	Ref.
Various	September 29, 2017	Digital download	Disruptor Columbia	Midnight Kids remix	[7]
	December 15, 2017			Remixes	[8]

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[13]	Gold	30,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[14]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "ACE Repertory – Young – The Chainsmokers". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved October 28, 2017.
2. "Music: The Chainsmokers – Young (Midnight Kids Remix)". NJR. September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
3. "The Chainsmokers Release "Young (Midnight Kids Remix)"". Fest Pop. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
4. "The Chainsmokers perform 'Young' at 2017 Billboard Music Awards". Retrieved October 28, 2017.
5. "The Chainsmokers Share Embarrassing Childhood Photos in New Music Video". EDM Sauce. June 26, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
6. "TommyXTheChainsmokers Fall 2017 Campaign ft. "Young" by The Chainsmokers". YouTube. September 4, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
7. "Young (Midnight Kids Remix) by The Chainsmokers on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
8. "Young (Remixes) - Single by The Chainsmokers on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
9. "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
10. "Swedish Heatseekers Chart – 7 April 2017". Retrieved October 28, 2017.
11. "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
12. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
13. "Brazilian single certifications – The Chainsmokers – Young" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
14. "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers – Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 20, 2022.