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Memories of a Broken Promise
"Memories of a Broken Promise" was a hit for Canadian group Motherlode in 1969. It was their second charting single. BackgroundThe follow-up to their hit "When I Die", Motherlode released "Memories of a Broken Promise" which was written by Dianne Brooks.[1][2] It was released in Canada on Revolver REVS 004 and in the US on Buddah 144.[3] This being their second hit, it puts to rest the myth that Motherlode was a one hit wonder band.[4] It would eventually be one the BMI Canada Certificate of Honour winners of 1969.[5] Chart performanceCanadaBy November 5, 1969, the song had moved from #49 to #38 on the WMCA Radio 57 Survey chart.[6] By November 22, the song was at #4 on the RPM Canadian Content Chart and at #55 on the Canadian National chart.[7] It made it to the Canadian Top 40, [8][9] peaking at #25 on the CHUM Charts, and #40 on the RPM Charts.[10][11] United StatesBy the end of November the song was also charting in the US.[12] The song would spend a total of two weeks in the US charts, peaking at #99 on the CASH BOX Top 100 Singles chart.[13][14] On the Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts, " Memories Of A Broken Promise" got as far as #116 while the B side "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love?)" got to #111.[15] References
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