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Wikipedia article




"'Making Memories of Us'" is a song written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell that has been recorded by several artists. The first version was recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd on his 2003 album 'The Truth About Men'. One year later, Crowell and Vince Gill recorded the song as former members Crowell's backing band called The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and was featured on their self-titled album.

The third version of this song was recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban on his 2004 album 'Be Here'. Urban's rendition was released as the album's third single on 21 March 2005. His version also reached number one on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs charts and held that position for five weeks.

Music video



The music video is in black-and-white, and was directed by Chris Hicky and premiered on CMT on March 25, 2005.

Chart performance



"Making Memories of Us" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of March 19, 2005.

For the Hot Country Songs chart published 4 June 2005, the song's second week at No. 1, artists on the Capitol Nashville label held the No. 1 through No. 3 positions on the chart, making for only the third time in the chart's history that all three positions were held by acts on the same label.

In addition, "Making Memories of Us" peaked at number 34 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and at number 5 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.

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The Irish country singer Derek Ryan recorded a version of the song. It was included in his 2015 album 'One Good Night'.

References



Category:2005 singles

Category:Rodney Crowell songs

Category:Tracy Byrd songs

Category:Keith Urban songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Dann Huff

Category:Songs written by Rodney Crowell

Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles

Category:Music videos directed by Chris Hicky

Category:Black-and-white music videos

Category:2003 songs

Category:Country ballads


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