Ty Hunter of the Hunter Brothers described "Those Were the Nights" as "one of those songs that takes you back in time and really helps you remember the moments that you want to reflect on, the times that were positive, the times that may have shaped you to who you are today".[3]
Critical reception
Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media said that "the melody is upbeat and the brothers’ harmonies soar once again," describing the song as "a tune that will grab you then stick in your head from the moment you listen to it".[4] Lauren Laffer of Sounds Like Nashville called the track "nostalgic," saying it "speaks to the essence of remembering where you came from and embracing the memories that will last a lifetime".[3]
"Those Were the Nights" reached a peak of number nine on the BillboardCanada Country chart dated July 21, 2018,[6] marking the group's second consecutive and second overall top ten hit.[7] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[8]
Music video
The official music video was for "Those Were the Nights" premiered exclusively on Sounds Like Nashville on May 4, 2018,[9] and was directed by Gavin Michael Booth.[10] It was mostly filmed at the farm in which the brothers were born and raised at in Saskatchewan.[3] The video included a scene in which they put five New Holland tractors in a circle and used them as lighting.[11]
