1955 Top Ten Songs: Memories Are Made of This (#4)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (72901)
United States
March 28, 2025 10:37am CST
Here’s another song that’s now 70 years old. This one is on my 100 favorites list, ah, but on the pop side, not country! 
I truly cannot remember when I first heard this, but I know I loved it the first time I heard it, and all these years have done nothing to diminish my love of this song. Here’s the next 1955 classic.
#4: Memories Are Made of This - Dean Martin
In 1957 there was a huge hit by a trio called the Easy Riders (no relation to the rolling papers 
) called “Marianne.” The Easy Riders are the ones who wrote this song. In fact, they provided backing vocals for Dean Martin on his recording. (Terry Gilkyson went on to co-write “The Bare Necessities” in the movie The Jungle Book.)
As for Dino, he just provided what he provided best: wonderful vocals. Although this was eclipsed in the 60s by “Everybody Loves Somebody,” this is always my go-to song when it comes to Dean Martin.
Memories Are Made of This
Written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller
Recorded by Dean Martin
Released as a single, 1955
Three little kids for the flavor:
I truly cannot remember when I first heard this, but I know I loved it the first time I heard it, and all these years have done nothing to diminish my love of this song. Here’s the next 1955 classic.
#4: Memories Are Made of This - Dean Martin
In 1957 there was a huge hit by a trio called the Easy Riders (no relation to the rolling papers ) called “Marianne.” The Easy Riders are the ones who wrote this song. In fact, they provided backing vocals for Dean Martin on his recording. (Terry Gilkyson went on to co-write “The Bare Necessities” in the movie The Jungle Book.)
As for Dino, he just provided what he provided best: wonderful vocals. Although this was eclipsed in the 60s by “Everybody Loves Somebody,” this is always my go-to song when it comes to Dean Martin.
Memories Are Made of This
Written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller
Recorded by Dean Martin
Released as a single, 1955
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
29 Mar
Dean’s voice could definitely have a soothing effect.
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@grenery8 (15204)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
@FourWalls actors were really versatile back then and had so many talents.
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@Orson_Kart (7198)
• United Kingdom
29 Mar
If I made a top 100 list, then this would be on it too, along with another 1000 probably. Very difficult to choose from so many good records, and Dean Martin would be there at least a few times more.
We were just talking about him the other day, comparing his version of “Gentle on my Mind” with Glen Campbell’s version. I’ve listened to both since and can’t pick a favourite. And talking about Dino, also made me think of one of my favourite westerns: Rio Bravo, with John Wayne, where he sings with the great Ricky Nelson. Does he make it onto any of your lists? He was a good-looking fella with a great voice.
Anyway, back to Dino. Great song and great choice! 
Very difficult to choose from so many good records, and Dean Martin would be there at least a few times more.
We were just talking about him the other day, comparing his version of “Gentle on my Mind” with Glen Campbell’s version. I’ve listened to both since and can’t pick a favourite. And talking about Dino, also made me think of one of my favourite westerns: Rio Bravo, with John Wayne, where he sings with the great Ricky Nelson. Does he make it onto any of your lists? He was a good-looking fella with a great voice.
Anyway, back to Dino. Great song and great choice! 1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (7198)
• United Kingdom
30 Mar
@FourWalls Poor Little Fool is my fav.
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
29 Mar
Oh, yes, Ricky’s “Garden Party” is on my 100 favorites list. Anytime I can use “Poor Little Fool” I’m going to.
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
28 Mar
I think I first heard it on a greatest hits album of Dean’s that my parents had. I remember the first song on the album “That’s Amore.”
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
29 Mar
Yes he did! And no one had to tell you it was him, his voice said it!
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
29 Mar
My reply to you? YES! 
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!1 person likes this
@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
29 Mar
Nokay! You knew one, so my month is made.
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@RasmaSandra (83484)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Mar
Always loved good ole' Dino.
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@FourWalls (72901)
• United States
28 Mar
Oh, yes, he definitely had a good voice.
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