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About Remember

"Remember Me" is a song recorded by English singer Cliff Richard and released in October 1987 as the third single from his Always Guaranteed album. The song reached number 35 in the UK Singles Chart and the top 20 in Germany and Ireland. The song was written by Alan Tarney who had previously written some of Richard's most successful tracks since his 1976 renaissance, including "We Don't Talk Anymore", "Dreamin'", "A Little in Love" and "Wired for Sound". A live version of the song was released on the re-release of Richard's From a Distance: The Event album in 2005.  


Year:
1981
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I have her letters
Perfume lingers on every page
Tied with ribbons
Kept with lavender and her lace

The letters are faded
Kept by her side for all her days
And the ribbons
Once held her hair on a younger day

He wrote of the warm spring days
And how tall the grass grew
He wrote of the poppy fields
He said, "tell the children I love them--remember"

There was a poppy
Kept in a frame
By his photograph
The years were so long
They were strong and we must be too

He wrote of the open air
And how brave his friends were
He wrote of the poppy fields
He said, "tell the children of Flanders--remember"

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Renaissance

The Renaissance (UK /rɨˈneɪsəns/, US /ˈrɛnɨsɑːns/, French pronunciation: ​[ʁənɛsɑ̃ːs], French: Renaissance, Original Italian: Rinascimento, from rinascere "to be reborn") was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. Though availability of paper and the invention of metal movable type sped the dissemination of ideas from the later 15th century, the changes of the Renaissance were not uniformly experienced across Europe. As a cultural movement, it encompassed innovative flowering of Latin and vernacular literatures, beginning with the 14th-century resurgence of learning based on classical sources, which contemporaries credited to P… more »

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Written by: BETTY MARY THATCHER, MICHAEL DUNFORD

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15 facts about this song

Album Information
The song "Remember" by Renaissance is featured on the band's album titled "Ashes are Burning," which was the band's second studio album.
Song Duration
"Remember" is approximately a 3-minute song, providing listeners with a compact and fulfilling experience.
Genre
This track reflects Renaissance's Symphonic Progressive Rock style, which was prominent during the 1970s.
Inspiration
Renaissance's music, as showcased in "Remember," is well-known for drawing influences from classical music and folk rock.
Lineup
"Remember" features the band members Annie Haslam (vocals), John Tout (keyboards), Jon Camp (bass), Terence Sullivan (drums), and Michael Dunford (acoustic guitar). Each member contributed significantly to the band's distinguished sound.
Vocal Performance
"Remember" features the angelic vocals of Annie Haslam, who is lauded for her 5-octave vocal range and purity of sound.
Release Year
"Remember" was released in the year 1973, at the peak of Renaissance's popularity.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Remember" are poetic and allegorical, a common characteristic of Progressive Rock that the band Renaissance was known for.
Songwriting
The songwriting for "Remember" was mainly done by Michael Dunford and lyricist Betty Thatcher, who were not part of the band's initial formation.
Legacy
Even after several decades, "Remember" and the Ashes Are Burning album are fondly remembered by fans as a pioneering works in the world of progressive rock.
Instrumentation
The instrumentation in "Remember" features a blend of impactful piano sequences with layers of acoustic guitar and a rhythm section, illustrating the band's symphonic rock flavour.
Storytelling
The song "Remember" is well-regarded for its storytelling capabilities through its lyrics, painting vivid and emotional scenes to the listener.
Critical Reception
Critics and fans alike have praised the song "Remember" for its harmonious blend of rock and classical elements, considered a staple of the Renaissance sound.
Live Performance
"Remember" was often included in the set list for live performances, showcasing the band's musicality and intricate arrangements.
Album Impact
The song "Remember," along with the entire Ashes Are Burning album, paved the way for the creation of several other successful albums by the band.

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