"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.
Composition Sean Reid of Alter The Press! said the song "sees the band continuing their hook-filled alt rock, that they have produced in recent years." 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.
Personnel Personnel taken from Hurley CD booklet.
Weezer Brian Bell Rivers Cuomo Scott Shriner Patrick Wilson
Additional musicians Gang Vocals: Johnny Knoxville, Wee Man, Ryan Dunn, Dave England, Preston Lacy, April Margera, Ehren McGhehey, Steve-O, Chris Pontius Additional Guitar: Chris Pontius
Chart positions Chart (2010)PeakpositionCanada Rock (Billboard)23 Czech Republic Modern Rock (IFPI) 4Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)20US Alternative Songs (Billboard)21US Rock Songs (Billboard)29
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