The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
It has since been covered most notably by Frank Ifield, Glen Campbell and Björk.
"I Remember You" was one of several songs introduced in the film The Fleet's In (1942).
[2] In 1941, Mercer began an affair with 19-year-old Judy Garland, while she was engaged to composer David Rose.
Mercer stated that his song "I Remember You" was the most direct expression of his feelings for Garland.