Do you have memories from your distant past that you knew exactly what they were back then but now, you can't recall completely?

[FunkyMonkee]

I went to the local amusement park when I was about 5 or 6 and shortly before the park closed, I wanted to ride The Whip. So, I got on and, over the P. A. on that ride, they started playing a song I REALLY loved a lot!! I knew exactly who and what it was at the time but, to this day, I can't tell what the song was, anymore. It wasn't a number 1 hit at the time but it was probably in the top 10. As far as I recall, it was Del Shannon and it was a close follow-up to "Runaway" and sounded a lot like it. I knew the song then and just kept that memory in my head for a while but soon, forgot the song. I've been trying to find it ever since and just come up blank every time and, apparently, it's NOT Del Shannon!! I've heard all of his records of that era and it's none of those.
There's been a number of other incidents of this sort over the decades and I HAVE to wonder if hypnosis could help me remember all those bits of info. Problem is, as far as I know, I can't be hypnotized! The mother of one of my guitarists was a registered hypnotist and she tried a time or two and I just wouldn't go under!

[MemeSupreme]

if i understand something, then i don't really ever forget for the most part

people as they age in general tho are just bound to be foggy about stuff due to your body and having more experiences. a lot of people go through that

[FunkyMonkee]

Yes but, I forgot the song a few months after I heard it. I was only about 6 years old.

[DryGermanGuy]

Why so complicated? If you know that song was in the charts, why not simply research the Top 20 charts from all of 1974?

[SteveSmith1985]

In my mind... you say this really slowly; with very little vocal inflection; in a heavy German accent. I feel like that's not my fault. 😐

[DryGermanGuy]

@SteveSmith1985
Wrong by every metric. I'm also not sure people could pinpoint my accent to Germany, speaking English my whole worklife (one third with US-Americans) had that effect.

[SteveSmith1985]

Would you be offended if I didn't update my mental image of how you? (when I read your replies on here).

If you don't like it, I'll change it. But it does sound pretty great. 🤔

[DryGermanGuy]

Would you be offended if I told you that the average American's (and for practicality reasons let's lump Canadians into it) idea of how Germans are, act or speak is simply generated from watching WW2 films and documentaries?
The idea that German has to be yelled and/or snarled is one of these silly ideas and of course not the only one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9AzNWH8GZc
So, knock yourself out with your mental images, just know how far away you are from reality.

[SteveSmith1985]

Dude. I was just kidding around. I really didn't mean any offence. I apologize.

[FunkyMonkee]

Already did it. It's not there. I have a copy of, "Pop Annual" right behind me.

[Dongie]

I can't recall any. And I don't have any idea what your song could be.

[Dongie]

Rhythm of the Rain by the Cascades?

[Dongie]

Or 'Do Wah Diddy, Diddy' by Manfred Mann?

[FunkyMonkee]

No, it sounded a lot like "Runaway", very dark a good bit of reverb.

[FunkyMonkee]

Too cheerful. Come down several notches.

[Dongie]

Damn, Google is being updated. I can't get anything right now.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I also remember some song from my childhood, but I can't find it anywhere, I can't remember the name of the song, nor the artist.