Only a Memory

"Only a Memory"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album Green Thoughts
B-side "The Seeker"
Released April 6, 1988 (1988-04-06)
Format 7", 12"
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
"Strangers When We Meet"
(1986)		 "Only a Memory"
(1988)		 "House We Used to Live In"
(1988)

"Strangers When We Meet"
(1986)		 "Only a Memory"
(1988)		 "House We Used to Live In"
(1988)
Green Thoughts track listing
"Only a Memory"
(1)		 "House We Used to Live In"
(2)

"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.

On May 18, 2010, the song was made available to download in the Rock Band digital store.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.

US 7" single (B-44150)
  1. "Only a Memory" – 3:39
  2. "The Seeker" (Pete Townshend) – 3:22
European 7" single (SMIT 1)
  1. "Only a Memory" – 3:39
  2. "Lust for Life" (David Bowie, Iggy Pop) – 5:10
European 12" single (SMIT T 1)
  1. "Only a Memory" – 3:39
  2. "Lust for Life" (David Bowie, Iggy Pop) – 5:10
  3. "Something New" – 1:53

Charts

Chart (1988) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 92
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[2] 1

References

  1. ↑ "The Smithereens – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for The Smithereens. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  2. ↑ "The Smithereens – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for The Smithereens. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
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