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"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.

"Only the Young"
Single by Brandon Flowers
from the album Flamingo
Released	October 12, 2010
Recorded	Early 2010
Genre	Synthpop, new wave, pop rock
Length	4:19
Label	Island
Songwriter(s)	Brandon Flowers
Producer(s)	Stuart Price
Brandon Flowers singles chronology
"Crossfire" (2010) "Only the Young" (2010) "Can't Deny My Love" (2015)
Music video
Official Music Video on YouTube

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)

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4]	40
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5]	29
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6]	68
Poland (Polish Airplay New)[7]	2
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[8]	80
UK Singles (OCC)[9]	143
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[10]	39

References

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