"Those Memories of You" is a song written by Alan O'Bryant. It was first recorded by Bill & James Monroe in 1978 and later released as a single by

Pam Tillis Pamela Yvonne Tillis (born July 24, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. Tillis recorded unsuccessful ...

in 1986, whose version peaked at #55 on the '' Billboard''

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chart. In 1987, the song was recorded by

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, 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 ''

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/ref> 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

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Chart performance

References

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