Weezer Song Memories
Memories is a song by the band Weezer.
It is the opening track and first single from their 2010 album Hurley and was first released online on August 10, 2010, to promote the comedy film Jackass 3D. Following the death of Jackass member Ryan Dunn, the video became the most searched for video on YouTube. The song received attention in 2018 after a sketch aired on Saturday Night Live where Matt Damon defended Weezer's later output including "Memories" while Leslie Jones ridiculed him for liking the song among others.
| "Memories" | ||||
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| Single by Weezer (featuring the cast of Jackass) | ||||
| from the album Hurley and Jackass 3D Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | August 10, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rivers Cuomo | |||
| Producer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | |||
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Composition
Michael Hann of The Guardian said that the song "harks back to the days when Weezer seemed like a fresh, slightly puzzled take on grunge".
Music video
The music video for "Memories" debuted on September 9, 2010, on the TV show Jersey Shore. The video was shot on Super 8 cameras and filmed on the locations of the skate video "The Search for Animal Chin". The clip features Weezer playing next to and inside an empty pool while various skateboarders do tricks around them. The video track also features the cast of Jackass on backing vocals, and clips from the movie Jackass 3D.
Track listing
- "Memories" - 3:16
Chart positions
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard) | 23 |
| Czech Republic Modern Rock (IFPI) | 4 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard) | 20 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 21 |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard) | 29 |
References
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