Those Memories of You

"Those Memories of You"
Single by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris
from the album Trio
B-side"My Dear Companion"
ReleasedAugust 31, 1987
GenreCountry
Length3:58
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Alan O'Bryant
Producer(s)George Massenburg
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris singles chronology
"Telling Me Lies"
(1987)
"Those Memories of You"
(1987)
"Wildflowers"
(1988)

"Those Memories of You" is a song written by Alan O'Bryant. It was first recorded by Bill & James Monroe in 1950[1] and later released as a single by Pam Tillis in 1986, whose version peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[2]

In 1987, the song was recorded by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris on their album, Trio. Released in August of 1987, it was the album's third single. It reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in December and reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.[3][4]

A cover version by LeAnn Rimes was recorded for her second independent album under Nor Va Jak, From My Heart to Yours, released in 1992.

Music video

The video for the song starred Harry Dean Stanton.

Chart performance

Chart (1987) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles 5
Canadian RPM Country Tracks 1

References

  1. ^ "Bill Monroe And His Blue Grass Boys* – Blue Grass Ramble / Memories Of You". www.discogs.com.
  2. ^ Pam Tillis Chart History
  3. ^ Dolly Parton Chart History
  4. ^ RPM Country Tracks