On Memory Lane

On Memory Lane is the third studio album of singer-actress Jolina Magdangal released by Star Music on January 23, 2000. The album consists entirely of remakes of originals from the 1950s and 1960s. All but one song are covers of international tunes, while "Sweet Sixteen" is the only Filipino remake.[1] At the time of its release, remakes of international songs were trendy in the Philippines and other artists also had success with covers.[1] Magdangal joined the bandwagon through this album, but instead of exploring the music mines of the '80s and the '70s as most artists did that time, she traipsed across the '50s and the '60s.[2] In its packaging, not only that she is also costumed and made-up as a World War II beauty on the cover but is also photographed in other period costumes inside the booklet.[2]

On Memory Lane
Studio album by
Jolina Magdangal
Released23 January 2000 (2000-01-23)
GenrePop
Length54 minutes
LanguageEnglish
LabelStar Music
ProducerVehnee Saturno
Jolina Magdangal chronology
Jolina
(1999)		 On Memory Lane
(2000)		 Jolina Sings the Masters
(2002)
Singles from On Memory Lane
  1. "Crying Time"
  2. "Too Young"

The album was awarded 6x platinum certification[3] and became one of the best selling albums of all time in the Philippines.

Critical reception

On Memory Lane received positive reviews with David Gonzales of allmusic.com saying "Despite consisting entirely of remakes, this is an enjoyable album, showcasing Magdangal's impressive development",[1] while the Philippine Star said "On Memory Lane makes for easy and enjoyable listening".[2] Gonzales also praised Magdangal's delivery, saying "The young Magdangal does an excellent job here, and her voice has matured impressively since Jolina; her delivery is polished and self-assured. Perhaps if she had sung these tunes first, she would be an international star."[1] The Performer's Rights Society of the Philippines declared the album as one of the finest albums ever released in the Philippines.[3]

Commercial performance

Three days after its release, the album received a gold record certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), making it the fastest album to reach the gold record certification since PARI took charge in awarding certifications.[4] Eventually, the album received a 6x platinum certification from PARI.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."Crying Time"Buck OwensBuck Owens2:55
2."Save Your Heart for Me"Gary Geld and Peter UdellBrian Hyland4:02
3."Crazy"Willie NelsonWillie Nelson3:53
4."P.S. I Love You"Lennon–McCartneyThe Beatles2:22
5."Puppy Love"Paul AnkaPaul Anka3:31
6."All The Way"Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy CahnFrank Sinatra3:15
7."The End of the World"Arthur Kent and Sylvia DeeSkeeter Davis3:38
8."Sad Movies"John D. LoudermilkSue Thompson3:14
9."Sweet Sixteen"Danny Subido, Eddie NicholasVilma Santos3:17
10."Where The Boys Are"Neil Sedaka and Howard GreenfieldConnie Francis2:56
11."You Don't Own Me"John Madara and David WhiteLesley Gore2:43
12."Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"Neil Sedaka and Howard GreenfieldNeil Sedaka2:28
13."Too Young"Sidney Lippman and Sylvia DeeNat King Cole4:08
14."Because"Dave ClarkThe Dave Clark Five4:04
15."Smile"Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, and Geoffrey ParsonsNat King Cole3:22
16."Have A Good Time"Felice and Boudleaux BryantTony Bennett3:22
Total length:54:00

Personnel

Adapted from the On Memory Lane liner notes.[6]

  • Vilma B. Selga, Charo Santos-Concio, & Federico M. Garcia – executive producers
  • Vehnee Saturno – album producer
  • Jong D. Azores – a&r supervision
  • Beth N. Faustino – a&r coordinator
  • Ronnie Salvacion – photographer
  • Matt Rosanes & Jun Magdangal – album concept & design
  • Deng Foz – hair & make-up
  • Dino Cosio & Jeffrey Rogador – clothes
  • Efren San Pedro & Boggie Manipon – recording engineers
  • Efren San Pedro – mixing engineer
  • Boggie Manipon – mastering engineer

References
  1. "On Memory Lane album review". allmusic.com.
  2. "Sown memory lane with Jolina". allmusic.com.
  3. "Spotlight on Jolina Magdangal". abs-cbn.com.
  4. "PARI List of Awardeed". pari.com.ph.
  5. "Jolina signs up with Viva". allmusic.com.
  6. On Memory Lane (Liner Notes). Jolina Magdangal. Star Music. 2000.CS1 maint: others (link)
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