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Record Bin Roulette - Try to Remember

From: John Kessler
Length: 03:48

Musical rarities, oddities and classics, this week's theme is songs about remembering and forgetting with Jim Nabors, Michael Jackson and Elvis. Read the full description.

Memories_small Musical rarities, oddities and classics, this week's theme is songs about remembering and forgetting with Jim Nabors, Michael Jackson and Elvis.

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Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Lolita Ya Ya Nelson Riddle Ultra-Lounge. Capitol 1996 00:13
Try to Remember Jim Nabors Best of Jim Nabors. Sony 1975 00:21
Moments to Remember The 4 Lads Most Requested Songs. Sony 1953 00:13
Remember the Time Michael Jackson Dangerous. MJJ Productions 1991 00:25
Thanks For The Memories Bob Hope Thanks For the Memories. Geffen 1992 00:25
Do You Remember Adele 21. XL Recordings 2010 00:15
I Forgot to Remember to Forget Elvis Presley Elvis 75. Sony 2009 00:17
Remember the Alamo Johnny Cash America. Sony BMG 1972 00:12
Unforgettable Natalie Cole Unforgettable. Elektra 1991 00:25
Memories are Made of This Dean Martin Dino. Capitol 2004 00:10