My Favorite Memory

Merle Haggard

About My Favorite Memory

"My Favorite Memory" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard, his twenty-fifth number one single. It was released in September 1981 as the first single from the album Big City. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart.


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First time we met is a favorite memory of mine
They say time changes all it pertains to
But your memory is stronger than time
I guess everything does change except what you choose to recall
There's a million good daydreams to dream on
But baby, you are my favorite memory of all

Like the night we made love in the hallway
And slept all night long on the floor
Like the winter we spent on Lake Shasta alone and closer than ever before
And I remember that London vacation
It was you made the whole thing a ball
There's a million good times I could dwell on
But baby, you are my favorite memory of all

First time we met is a favorite memory of mine
They say time changes all it pertains to
But your memory is stronger than time
I guess everything does change except what you choose to recall
There's a million good daydreams to dream on
But baby, you are my favorite memory of all

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Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville Sound recordings of the same era. more »

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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"My Favorite Memory" was released by Merle Haggard in August 1981.
Album
This song is from the album "Big City," which was Merle Haggard's debut album on Epic Records.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in late December 1981 and became Haggard's twenty-sixth number one country hit.
Song-Writing
"My Favorite Memory" was solely written by Merle Haggard.
Genre
The song falls under the Country Music genre.
Record Label
The song was released under the Epic Records label.
Influence
The song narrates a recollection of a past lover, reflecting Merle Haggard's known style for emotional depth and relatability in his songwriting.
Unique Fact
"My Favorite Memory" was the first single from the "Big City" album and marked a significant beginning for Merle Haggard with Epic Records.
Song Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as an ode to Haggard's former wife, Bonnie Owens, whom he credited as the muse for many of his songs.
Live Performances
Throughout his career, Haggard included "My Favorite Memory" in his live performances, signifying its enduring popularity among the fans.
Cover Versions
While the song is largely associated with Haggard, it has been covered by other artists as well, showcasing its wide acceptance and appeal in the country music world.
Duration
"My Favorite Memory" has a running time of 3 minutes and 5 seconds.
Song Storyline
The song's lyrics tell the tale of a man looking back on a past relationship, highlighting 'his favorite memory' of her.

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