Only a Memory
| "Only a Memory" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by The Smithereens | ||||
| from the album Green Thoughts | ||||
| B-side | "The Seeker" | |||
| Released | April 6, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Power pop, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pat DiNizio | |||
| Producer(s) | Don Dixon | |||
| The Smithereens singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Only a Memory" on YouTube | ||||
"Only a Memory" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the first single released in support of their second album Green Thoughts.
In popular culture
On May 18, 2010, the song was made available to download in the Rock Band digital store. The song also appeared in the 1988 baseball film Bull Durham.
Formats and track listing
All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.
- US 7" single (B-44150)
- "Only a Memory" – 3:39
- "The Seeker" (Pete Townshend) – 3:22
- European 7" single (SMIT 1)
- "Only a Memory" – 3:39
- "Lust for Life" (David Bowie, Iggy Pop) – 5:10
- European 12" single (SMIT T 1)
- "Only a Memory" – 3:39
- "Lust for Life" (David Bowie, Iggy Pop) – 5:10
- "Something New" – 1:53
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 92 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
References
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "The Smithereens Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
External links
- "Only a Memory" at Discogs (list of releases)
