I Don't Want to Be a Memory

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About I Don't Want to Be a Memory

"I Don't Want to Be a Memory" is a song written by J. P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, and recorded by American country music group Exile. It was released in March 1984 as the third single from the album Exile. "I Don't Want to Be a Memory" was Exile's second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.


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2006
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I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
Wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind

I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
'Cause I don't want to be a memory

Don't you remember how it used to be
When we were so in love
We spent the nights in a two-room flat
Drinking wine from a coffee cup

Making love was so very easy
We couldn't get enough
I never dreamed there would come a time
When you'd think about giving me up

I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind

I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
'Cause I don't want to be a memory

I know you've had other lovers
But that's all history
I got to know that you'll let me be the last one
To share your company

I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind

I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
'Cause I don't want to be

I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be a memory

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Exile

Exile means to be away from one's home (i.e. city, state or country), while either being explicitly refused permission to return and/or being threatened with imprisonment or death upon return. It can be a form of punishment and solitude. more »

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Written by: LEMAIRE, PENNINGTON

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10 facts about this song

Chart-topping performance
"I Don't Want to Be a Memory" was Exile's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
Award-winning songwriters
The song was written by J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, members of Exile and recipients of several American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awards.
Key Album
This song was included in their eighth studio album, "Kentucky Hearts," which cemented the band's country cross-over appeal.
Date of Release
"I Don't Want to Be a Memory" was released in January 1984 and was the first single from the album mentioned above.
Shift in Musical Style
This song marked a decisive shift for Exile from pop to country music genre.
Pop Chart Appearance
Despite being a country hit, "I Don't Want to Be a Memory" charted on the mainstream Pop Chart as well peaking at #78.
Unique Element
The song was distinctive because of its synthesizer line, a unique feature in country music at that time.
Chart Duration
The song was featured on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 15 weeks.
Versatility of Band
The success of the song demonstrated Exile's versatility as they transitioned from a successful pop band in the 70s to a leading country band in the 80s.
Critical Review
Critics praised the song for its lyrical content and the band’s performance, with Pennington’s vocals receiving special commendation.

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