"Remember Me" is a song by British Sea Power

British Sea Power

British Sea Power are an indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band members originally come from Kendal in Cumbria. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to the Pixies and Arcade Fire. The band are famed for their live...

, released as their second single and the first released after signing to Rough Trade Records

Rough Trade Records

Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...

. It was also the first track to be recorded with longtime producer Mads Bjerke. Whilst it is generally felt to be an uplifting song, the lyrics deal with a decline into old age and the mental decay that comes with it. It has been played at almost every gig the band have ever played and was re-recorded for their debut album, The Decline of British Sea Power

The Decline of British Sea Power

The Decline of British Sea Power is the debut album from British Sea Power. "The Lonely", "Carrion" and "Remember Me" were all released as singles from the album, as well as older recordings of "Fear of Drowning" and "Remember Me", which differ from the versions on this album...

. That version was also released as the final single from The Decline of British Sea Power and had some success in the UK charts. B-side "A Lovely Day Tomorrow" was also re-recorded three years later and released as a limited edition single

A Lovely Day Tomorrow

"A Lovely Day Tomorrow" was a one-off single from British Sea Power, only released to shops in the Czech Republic but available at certain shows and via mail order in the United Kingdom. It is a re-recording of an early B-side by the band .The B-side "Zítra Bude Krásný Den" is a version of the song...

. The CD also features "Birdy", an instrumental track that was rumoured to have included lyrics that never made the release since Yan never got around to recording them.

CD (RTRADESCD032)

1. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:36
2. "A Lovely Day Tomorrow
   A Lovely Day Tomorrow
   "A Lovely Day Tomorrow" was a one-off single from British Sea Power, only released to shops in the Czech Republic but available at certain shows and via mail order in the United Kingdom. It is a re-recording of an early B-side by the band .The B-side "Zítra Bude Krásný Den" is a version of the song...
   
   " (Hamilton/BSP) – 4:04
3. "Birdy" (Yan/BSP) – 3:39

7" vinyl (RTRADES032)

1. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:36
2. "A Lovely Day Tomorrow" (Hamilton/BSP) – 4:04

CD (RTRADESCD125)

1. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:10
2. "Salty Water" (Yan/BSP) – 3:52
3. " Good Good Boys" (Hamilton/BSP) – 3:46

CD (RTRADESCD126)

1. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:10
2. "Moley & Me" (Hamilton/BSP) – 4:09
3. "The Smallest Church In Sussex" (Hamilton/BSP) – 2:54

7" vinyl (RTRADES125)

1. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:10
2. "The Scottish Wildlife Experience" (BSP) – 2:56

External links

• "Remember Me" at Salty Water (fansite)
• The Remember Me 7" Swap Shop