Only the Young (Brandon Flowers song) explained

Only the Young
Cover:	Onlytheyoungcover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Brandon Flowers
Album:	Flamingo
Released:	October 12, 2010
Recorded:	Early 2010
Genre:	Synthpop, new wave, pop rock
Length:	4:19
Label:	Island
Producer:	Stuart Price
Chronology:	Brandon Flowers
Prev Title:	Crossfire
Prev Year:	2010
Next Title:	Can't Deny My Love
Next Year:	2015

"Only the Young" is the second solo single by American singer-songwriter and The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers, from his debut studio album Flamingo. The song was written by Flowers and produced by Stuart Price.

Critical reception

Entertainment Weekly encouraged readers to download the tune, calling it a "bittersweet lament".^[1]

Music video

The video was filmed in Flowers' hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada in the Aqua Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas, featuring performers from Le Rêve. It was directed by Sophie Muller, who previously directed a video for The Killers' song, "Mr. Brightside".^[2] It has more than 6 million views as of December 2013.^[3]

Track listing

Promo CD single

1. "Only the Young" (radio edit) – 4:02
2. "Only the Young" (album version) – 4:19
3. "Only the Young" (DJ Lynnwood Radio Edit) – 3:31
4. "Only the Young" (DJ Lynnwood Extended Remix) – 7:20
5. "Only the Young" (DJ Lynnwood Remix – No Bridge) – 6:43
6. "Only the Young" (DJ Lynnwood Dubstrumental) – 6:38

Other remixes

• "Only the Young" (Roger Sanchez Release Yourself Remix)
• "Only the Young" (Jesse Marco & Cool Cat Remix)
• "Only the Young" (Michael Woods Remix)

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[4]	8
Poland (Polish Airplay New)^[5]	2
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)^[6]	80

Notes and References

1. Levine, Mike (August 2010), "A KILLER SOLO PROJECT". Electronic Musician. 26 (8):32–36
2. Brandon Flowers, 'Only the Young': Watch the new video here. Entertainment Weekly.
3. Web site: Brandon Flowers – Only The Young. October 12, 2010 . YouTube.
4. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 52, 2010. Dutch Top 40. nl. March 31, 2023.
5. Web site: Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video. Polish Airplay New. 18 August 2020.
6. Web site: Schweizer Airplay Charts 46/2010 - hitparade.ch . hitparade.ch . March 1, 2022.