Only a Memory

"Only a Memory"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album Green Thoughts
B-side	"The Seeker"
Released	April 6, 1988
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA
Genre	Power pop, alternative rock
Length	3:39
Label	Capitol
Writer(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)
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.

In popular culture

On May 18, 2010, the song was made available as a downloadable song 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.

External links

• "Only a Memory" at Discogs (list of releases)