50s - Memories Are Made Of This (Dean Martin)

Memories Are Made Of This

"Memories Are Made of This" is a popular song written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller in 1955.

The most popular version of the song was recorded by singer/actor Dean Martin. It reached #1 on the US Billboard chart for 6 weeks (Jan - Feb) in 1956, and became his biggest hit. He was backed by The Easy Riders (who consisted of Gilkyson, Dehr, and Miller), who wrote it.

Among the many other artistes who recorded this song are: Petula Clark (1956), Everly Brothers (1960), Ray Conniff (1961), Jim Reeves (1963), Paul Anka (1963), Frank Sinastra (1964), Little Richard (1964), The Drifters (1966), Johnny Cash (1996), etc.

Lyrics:

(Sweet, sweet memories you gave-a me
you can't beat the memeories you gave-a me)

Take one fresh and tender kiss
Add one stolen night of bliss
One girl, one boy
Some grief, some joy
Memories are made of this

Don't forget a small moonbeam
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine
Two sips of wine
Memories are made of this

Then add the wedding bells
One house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for flavor
Stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor

With His blessings from above
Serve it generously with love
One man, one wife
One love through life
Memories are made of this
Memories are made of this