Burnin' Old Memories

Kathy Mattea

About Burnin' Old Memories

"Burnin' Old Memories" is a song written by Larry Boone, Paul Nelson and Gene Nelson, and recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in July 1989 as the second single from the album Willow in the Wind. The song was Mattea's fourth and final number one on the country chart. It was number one for one week and spent fourteen weeks on the country chart.


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1989
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I used to love him; that ain't no lie
We had a good thing till he said goodbye
Then, with one touch, you set my heart ablaze
I'm burnin' old memories with a brand new flame
A perfect match, that's what we are
I'm gettin' over him underneath the stars
The smoke has cleared from the hold he had on me
I'm burnin' old memories with a brand new flame
One by one, those old embers burn
You came along when I had nowhere to turn
Just when I thought I'd never love again
I'm burnin' old memories with a brand new flame
When I'm with you, I'm without a doubt
We got a fire I don't ever want to put out
And here with you is where I'm gonna stay
Just burnin' old memories with a brand new flame
One by one, those old embers burn
You came along when I had no where to turn
Just when I thought I'd never love again
I'm burnin' old memories with a brand new flame

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Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: LARRY BOONE, GENE NELSON, PAUL NELSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "Burnin' Old Memories" by Kathy Mattea was released in August 1989. It is the third single from her album Willow In The Wind.
Chart Performance
"Burnin' Old Memories" topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking Mattea's third No. 1 hit.
Songwriter
The song was written by Hugh Prestwood, known for his hit songs for several other country artists.
Album Popularity
The album "Willow In The Wind" was very successful, even reaching gold status by RIAA, partly due to the popularity of "Burnin' Old Memories".
Music Video
The video for "Burnin' Old Memories" features Mattea performing the song interspersed with footage of a man recalling memories of a past relationship.
Music Style
The song follows the traditional country music style, heavily reliant on acoustic guitars and fiddles, which was indicative of Mattea's musical approach.
Song Theme
The song talks about letting go of past relationships and moving forward, hence burning old memories.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Mattea's emotional and heartfelt performance.
Career Impact
The success of "Burnin' Old Memories" helped solidify Kathy Mattea's position as one of the leading contemporary country artists of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Burnin' Old Memories" has remained a staple on Kathy Mattea's live performance setlist.

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