| Memories of You | ||||
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| Released | November 22, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 1973–2006 | |||
| Length | 51:27 | |||
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Memories of You is a collection of traditional pop standards recorded by American singer Bette Midler between 1973 and 2006. The compilation was released by Rhino Entertainment on November 22, 2010 in the United Kingdom and was certified silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Daily Express |  [2] |
AllMusic editor Jon O'Brien called Memories of You "the ideal chance to showcase her uncanny ability to interpret material from any period, and in the process provides an intriguing musical history lesson for those not fully acquainted with the '30s/'40s American classics." [1]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| Irish Albums (IRMA) [3] | 63 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [4] | 45 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) [5] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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