Only a Memory
The Smithereens
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My mind is filled with thoughts of you I think about the days of two I search the room but you're not there Your perfume lingers everywhere But it's Only a memory Of what our love was going to be Only a memory Broken bits of you and me Only a memory Only a memory In a world of pain I have no peer You fade away and disappear And now I have to learn the game Where no one wins or takes the blame But it's Only a memory Of what our love was going to be Only a memory Now that we are history Only a memory Only a memory But it's Only a memory Of what our love was going to be Only a memory Broken bits of you and me Only a memory Only a memory Why should it matter if I cry I sit around and wonder why Now I feel much too weak to live And I've got nothing left to give Now it's Only a memory Of what our love was going to be Only a memory Broken bits of you and me Only a memory Only a memory Only a memory
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Written by: PAT DINIZIO
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Only a Memory" is sung by The Smithereens, an American rock band formed in New Jersey in 1980.
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Song Release InformationIt is one of the tracks from their 1988 album "Green Thoughts".
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song Genre"Only a Memory" is considered a part of the rock genre, specifically power pop and college rock.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Pat DiNizio, who served as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for The Smithereens.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Only a Memory" depict nostalgia and heartbreak, reflecting DiNizio's masterful storytelling and ability to evoke deep emotions in listeners.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Only a Memory" was shot in black and white, resembling the look and feel of classic films.
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Sonic SignatureLike many of The Smithereens' songs, "Only a Memory" is known for its jangly guitars, catchy melody, and 1960s British Invasion influences.
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Record Label"Only a Memory" was released under the Capitol Records label.
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Live PerformancesOwing to its popularity, the song frequently appeared in the band's live sets and was included in numerous greatest hits compilatives.
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DedicationThe Smithereens' album, including "Only a Memory," was dedicated to the band's friend and fellow musician Sonny Bono after his untimely death.
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Band's BreakthroughThe release of the album "Green Thoughts," featuring "Only a Memory," was considered the band's breakthrough moment, earning them widespread recognition and critical acclaim.
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AirplayDespite not being a top hit on the general charts, "Only a Memory" received heavy airplay on US College Radio and alternative rock stations.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by other artists, including The Punchline, who included it in their 2009 album "Just Say Yes".
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Enduring PopularityMore than thirty years after its release, "Only a Memory" continues to be one of The Smithereens' most loved and frequently played songs.
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