I Heard Our Song
Dottie West · Makin' Memories [RCA Victor] [1970]
Hmm, I heard an old song today
And it took me to yesterday
Back to the time when your love was mine
Now the song lingers on in my mind.
Stirring mem'ries that I'd left behind
The time of my life
When I was your wife
Now the song I've heard was our song today.
Today the strangest thing happened
And I just had the right to tell you about it
Remember the guitar that you sent little Jimmy on his birthday
Well, he sure is learning to play it.
Today he played a song just for me
But I had to turn away so he wouldn't see me cry
'Cause you see he was playin' our song
The one that used to be his lullaby.
I heard our song my dear
And it brought you so close so near
Though years have gone by it still made me cry
When I heard our song today, mhm...
About I Heard Our Song
Dottie West's "I Heard Our Song" stands as a defining track from her 1970 album *Makin' Memories*, capturing the raw emotional resonance of country music during its golden era. As a prominent figure in the genre, West delivered this recording with a voice that blended traditional storytelling with a distinct, powerful vocal style that resonated deeply with audiences. The song reflects the themes of lost love and enduring memory, characteristic of the balladry she helped popularize throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. Released under RCA Victor, the track exemplifies her ability to craft narratives that felt both personal and universally relatable, cementing her status as a leading artist in the country music landscape of the time. Its enduring appeal lies in the authenticity of its performance and the timeless nature of its lyrical content.