"Making Love from Memory" is a song written by Nilda Daniel and Sidney L. Linard that was originally performed by American

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artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a

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in August 1982 via

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Background and reception

"Making Love from Memory" was recorded at the Music City Music Hall in May 1982. Located in

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, the session was produced by renowned country music producer

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. The session also included Lynn's next single "Breakin' It". "Making Love from Memory" reached number nineteen on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles survey in 1982. Additionally, it reached a minor position in Canada, peaking at number forty one on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, ''

Making Love from Memory ''Making Love from Memory'' is the thirty-fifth solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on September 6, 1982, by MCA Records. This was Lynn's only album to not chart on the ''Billboard'' Top Cou ...

'' (1982).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "Making Love from Memory" – 3:21 * "Don't It Feel Good" – 2:27

Charts

References

1982 songs 1982 singles MCA Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley {{1982-country-song-stub