"Sometimes a Memory Ain't Enough" is a song written by

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and originally recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis for his Kesler-produced Mercury Records' album of the same name (1973). It was also released as a

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(with "I Think I Need to Pray" on the flip side), reaching number 3 on the ''

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'' Country Singles chart and number 6 on the ''

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'' country chart.

Track listing

Notes: "From Mercury's album ''Sometimes a Memory Ain't Enough'' SRM-1-677"

Charts

References

{{Jerry Lee Lewis 1973 songs 1973 singles Jerry Lee Lewis songs Sun Records singles American country music songs