I Don't Want to Be a Memory
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"I Don't Want to Be a Memory" is a 1984 single by Exile
. "I Don't Want to Be a Memory" was written by then-lead singer J.P. Pennington
and bass player Sonny LeMaire and was Exile's second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
Exile (American band)
Exile, originally known as The Exiles, is an American band founded in Richmond, Kentucky by J.P. Pennington. They started by playing local clubs which led to touring with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars opening shows and providing backup for major rock artists of the period.Their name was shortened...
. "I Don't Want to Be a Memory" was written by then-lead singer J.P. Pennington
J.P. Pennington
James Preston "J.P." Pennington is an American musician, known primarily as a founding member of the country pop band Exile. Pennington was the founding member and lead singer of the group until departing in 1990. After his leaving Exile, he signed to MCA Records as a solo artist. There, he...
and bass player Sonny LeMaire and was Exile's second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |