About This Track
“The Memory Remains” is a song by Metallica from their 1997 album ReLoad. It was first performed live in a “jam” version on July 2, 1996.[1] The song is about a once-great, now forgotten celebrity who is desperate to regain her fame but is driven half-mad with her obscurity. It may be a reference to the film Sunset Boulevard. The line “ash to ash, dust to dust, fade to black,” is probably an indirect reference to one of their earlier songs, “Fade to Black”.
The song was the first single from the album. It was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
The song was performed, with Marianne Faithfull, on the December 6, 1997 edition of Saturday Night Live when Metallica was the musical guest. A live version of the song was released as b-side to the single The Unforgiven II. It was later performed with the San Francisco Symphony (conducted by Michael Kamen) on S&M. Another live version was included on Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria.
The song was the first single from the album. It was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
The song was performed, with Marianne Faithfull, on the December 6, 1997 edition of Saturday Night Live when Metallica was the musical guest. A live version of the song was released as b-side to the single The Unforgiven II. It was later performed with the San Francisco Symphony (conducted by Michael Kamen) on S&M. Another live version was included on Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria.
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dla147 wrote:
<3
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pyschoklown wrote:
descent song
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ryanS732 wrote:
The nananananana part at Wembley Stadium a few years ago was probably my favourite gig moment ever! It went on for aggggggggggggges, the whole band seemed amazed!
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DLSUK wrote:
One of the few Load era songs which Metallica still play.
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hawk_spirit wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [50] It's even more awesome when fans are singing it at their concerts. <-- this.
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hawk_spirit wrote:
Say yes ...or at least say hello.
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gardenofshadows wrote:
Obviously, I prefer old-school Metallica, but I think all wonderful albums, each with its characteristic.
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octopuss22 wrote:
Haha not bad song, but the nanana part is awful IMO ... xD
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MiaoPurrington wrote:
The "Marianne Faithfull" - part is just awesome! [55]
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boooyouwhores wrote:
I don't like this song, and I'm not trying to troll. Just cause it has a video doesn't mean it's good.
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danteruivo666 wrote:
GREAT SONG! HI HATERS!
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Cuca64 wrote:
YEP That's my Fav part tooooo!!!
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Savec71 wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [54]
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Kajek1993 wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [53]
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Kirschikka wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [52]
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nicolasbj wrote:
there´s no "D" or "N" part. it is a "R" (rararara)
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TomHards wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [51]
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thefadedlinex wrote:
People confusing N's with D's it seems!
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Metalchris666 wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [50] It's even more awesome when fans are singing it at their concerts, thanks Metallica for your show at Gelsenkirchen. It was fucking phenomenal!
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angelsneverdie0 wrote:
The "nanananananana" - part is just awesome! [49]
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