Only a Memory

"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.

"Only a Memory"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album Green Thoughts
B-side"The Seeker"
ReleasedApril 6, 1988 (1988-04-06)
RecordedCapitol Studios, Hollywood, CA
GenrePower pop, alternative rock
Length3:39
LabelCapitol
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)
Music video
"Only a Memory" on YouTube

On May 18, 2010, the song was made available to download in the Rock Band digital store. The song also appeared in the 1988 baseball film Bull Durham.

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

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