Remember When / Then (Alan Jackson & Brad Paisley) MASHUP by Rick Hale and Brooke White

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Making the Mashup
What a dream to sing a duet with BROOKE WHITE! We both came from the same town in Mesa, Arizona, but I didn't know her until I saw her Golden Ticket performance on American Idol, Season 7. Just like the rest of the world, I became a big fan of her stunning vocals and warm spirit as I cheered her on from my living room couch.

When I first reached out to Brooke about singing together, it seemed nearly impossible to coordinate our schedules. She's lives in Los Angeles now and I'm a state away in Arizona. We each have our own families and busy lives, and it looked like a collaboration together might be too hard to swing. But just before giving up all hope, I pitched this mashup idea to her, and, short of begging, asked if there was any way we could make it work. When she heard the idea to use Alan Jackson's "Remember When," as part of a mashup, it was a game-changer. Not only is Alan Jackson one of her all-time favorite artists, "Remember When" was actually the song she and her husband Dave danced to at their wedding! I told her it was a sign, and that we had to find a way to make it work!

And I'm so glad we did! She was perfect!

The happy couple in this video is Stanley and Dona Hunt who were married in 1950! The pictures seen in the video are actual photographs of them from earlier years. Their love and mutual respect for each other is inspiring and we can't thank them enough for sharing a glimpse of their lives (and their dancing skills) with us.

Video Credit
Video Production from the Visual Impulse Crew:
- Cristian Macias, Grip
- Brandon Butler, Grip
- Nathan Lata, Camera 1
- Chadwin Smith, DP
- Terryl Farnsworth, Director
Production Assistants: Julee Brady and Julie Plotz
Post Production/editing: Taryn Hale
Older Couple: Stanley and Dona Hunt
Concept: Rick Hale

Song Credit
Produced by Stephen Moyer and Justin Tyler
Mastering: Nathan James, Vault Mastering Studios
Vocals: Rick and Brooke
Guitar: Rick Hale
Cello: Zack Clark
Arrangement: Rick Hale

[mariselamacias]

This made me cry, thinking of my own parents who were married for over 50 years. I would catch them dancing in the kitchen when they thought all the kids were asleep. I will always remember the image of them in my mind, this song just brought it all back. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[ztjewkes]

This is my great grandma and grandpa ❤️👴🏼👵 amazing!!!

[melodeehale]

To my very own "MASHUP" who has been bringing joy with your singing for all these years, this is beautiful!!! I can't stop listening! You make your dad and me so proud!!

[danielstringhm]

Divorced depressed, jealous, and envious. but…. Happy for the love the lucky ones have. That old couple is awesome.

[Kandace]

Just heard this song for first time on my Alexa. It’s so beautifully executed

[rainkatt]

Our first date we went country Dancing, 20 yrs later I lost a leg, the night before my surgery we danced for the last time, on my own 2 feet, it was so difficult I had to hang from his neck, I sobbed, but it was a special moment. We are in our 60s now, I use a wheelchair most of the time now, this really got me all choked up, thank you <3

[Prince_Jameson]

Beautiful 🥲 If I ever get married I’m going to have you sing this there

[naomiquinlivan]

My soulmate died 5 weeks after we married. We were supposed to grow old together. I watch this and imagine it would have been us old together. Never take your lover for granted x

[joykelly]

The older couple in this video makes me cry, dreaming of being in love for a lifetime and just holding onto each other forever. This song just makes it all so sweet.

[annangantran]

I first came across this song in Jan 2023, I could immediately see the vision for my future marriage. A couple of months later, I met the love of my life. This was the first song I shared with him. 1 year later we married, and we used this mashup version for our first dance. It is powerful how music can create emotion and vision that we can draw to our lives. <3

[t.s.t.]

I'm 56 next month, and still feel young:)
I'm older, as are my peers, and pray that we will move it forward to our beautiful, powerful, informed generation beyond our imagination.
You can do it babies:) Be strong, and take ALL of the good that your taught you.
Be decent: America was NEVER about hate. Always about love/acceptance of ALL of US.

[JPBSR]

This is so beautiful and my wife and I look forward to using it for our 50th anniversary next year! Thank you both for an inspiring rendition.

[annangantran]

Wow, what’s an incredible journey, 69 years of marriage and still counting. My heart is so full when watching this video. Love is all around us. Thank you for the inspiration and hope ❤

[BoanergesNunes]

Remember when I was young and so were you
And time stood still and love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and then you cried
Remember when

And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

Remember when we vowed the vows and walked the walk
Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned, life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember when

But now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe, the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

And I can just see you, with a baby on the way
And I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray
What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more
But I've said that before

And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in
And I'll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then
And I thought I loved you then

[innamiakotina]

I remember, trying not to stare, the night that I first met you
You had me mesmerized
And three weeks later, in the front porch light
Taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight
I hadn't told you yet
But I thought I loved you then
And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then
And I remember, taking you back to right where I first met you,
You were so surprised
There were people around, but I didn't care
I got down on one knee right there and once again,
I thought I loved you then
But now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe, the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
Stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then
And I can just see you, with a baby on the way
And I can just see you, when your hair is turning gray
What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more
But I've said that before
And now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in
And I'll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then
And I thought I loved you then

[edandmjohnson]

once on a high and windy hill two lovers kissed and the world stood still.

[boysdad]

You've really outdone yourself this time Rick. Has to be my favorite mashup - your voices blend so well together. Well done!

[marciacustodiofrancatti]

Remember when I was young and so were you
And time stood still and love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and then you cried
Remember when
Remember when we vowed the vows and walked the walk
Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned, life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember when
Remember when old ones died and new were born
And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other's hearts
Remember when
Remember when the sound of little feet
Was the music we danced to week to week
Brought back the love, we found trust
Vowed we'd never give it up
Remember when
Remember when thirty seemed so old
Now lookin' back, it's just a steppin' stone
To where we are, where we've been
Said we'd do it all again
Remember when
Remember when we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up and move away
We won't be sad, we'll be glad
For all the life we've had
And we'll remember when
Remember when
Remember when

[beingkitschroeder]

I can't get enough of this performance. I watch it constantly, all these years later.

[beingkitschroeder]

I watch this at least twice a month. Sometimes twice a day.