Burning Memories (Kitty Wells album)

Burning Memories is a studio album by American country music singer Kitty Wells, released in 1965 on the Decca Records label (Decca DL 4668). It was her 28th album release.

The album's title track, "Burning Memories," was written by Mel Tillis and Wayne Walker and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1965. This was Wells's first top 10 hit in several years, rejuvenating her career. The album capitalized on the success of the single and showcased a selection of traditional and contemporary country songs.

The album consists of twelve tracks, including covers of songs by other artists and original material. Some of the notable tracks include "Lonely Street," "Hello Walls," and "Making Believe." The album was produced by Owen Bradley, a prominent figure in the Nashville sound. The arrangements generally feature steel guitar, fiddle, and piano, typical of country music production of that era.

Burning Memories received positive reviews upon its release and is considered one of Wells's most successful albums from the mid-1960s. The album's success contributed to Kitty Wells maintaining her status as the "Queen of Country Music" during a time when female artists were facing increasing competition in the country music industry. The album is a significant artifact of the Nashville Sound and showcases Wells's distinctive vocal style and interpretation of country standards.