All The Way From Memphis
Mott the Hoople
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Forgot my six-string razor hit the sky Half way to Memphis 'fore I realized Well I rang the information my axe was cold They said she rides the train to oreoles Now it's a mighty long way down the dusty trail And the sun burns hot on the cold steel rails 'n I look like a bum 'n I crawl like a snail All the way from Memphis Well I got to oreoles y'know it took a month And there was my guitar, electric junk Some spade said rock 'n' rollers, you're all the same Man that's your instrument. I felt so ashamed Now it's a mighty long way down rock 'n' roll Through the Bradford cities and the oreoles 'n you look like a star but you're still on the dole All the way from Memphis Yeah it's a mighty long way down rock 'n' roll From the Liverpool docks to the Hollywood bowl 'n you climb up the mountains 'n you fall down the holes All the way from Memphis Yeah it's a mighty long way down rock 'n' roll As your name gets hot so your heart grows cold 'n you gotta stay young man, you can never be old All the way from Memphis Yeah it's a mighty long way down rock 'n' roll Through the Bradford cities and the oreoles 'n you look like a star but you're really out on parole All the way from Memphis
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Written by: IAN HUNTER
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"All the Way from Memphis" is by the English rock band Mott the Hoople, famous for their other tracks such as "All the Young Dudes" and "Roll Away the Stone".
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Release DateThe song was released on 20 July 1973 as a lead single from the band's album, "Mott".
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Band LineupDuring this release, the band consisted of Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Dale Griffin, and Overend Watts.
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Chart Performance"All the Way from Memphis" performed quite well commercially, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationThe song's title and lyrics refer to the city of Memphis, Tennessee, a major city for the creation and early development of rock and roll.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics talk about a rock star who needs his guitar, which has been mistakenly sent to Memphis, Tennessee, instead of New York where he is scheduled to perform.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Mott," from which "All the Way from Memphis" derives, is considered one of the best albums by the band and peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Critical ReviewsCritics have praised the song for its hard rock sound, storytelling, and witty lyrics.
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Live Performances"All the Way from Memphis" has been performed on several concerts and live shows, including the band's final concert in 1974 before the original line-up broke up.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and American rock musician Brian Setzer.
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Media Use"All the Way from Memphis" has been used in multiple media and pop culture references, such as in the film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and television shows like "The Sopranos".
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LegacyToday, the song is still considered a classic rock anthem and continues to be a favorite among fans of Mott the Hoople.
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