Queen of Memphis
Confederate Railroad
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I hitchhiked up to Memphis, a young boy in my prime I thought that big old city would ease my Georgia mind After just one hour, I met a Southern girl She said they call me the Queen of Memphis And then she took me around the world [Chorus] I saw stars dancing on the water I heard Elvis singing Blue Suede Shoes That old muddy river was my witness The night I fell in love with the queen of Memphis I woke up the next morning a prisoner of her charms She showed me things I'd never seen back there on that farm She set my soul on fire, she completed all my dreams A boy became a man that night in the arms of the Memphis Queen [Chorus] Just like that old man river she keeps rolling through my mind And you know I won't forget her 'cause she was one of a kind [Chorus]
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Written by: DAVID LOWELL GIBSON, KATHY LOUVIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Queen of Memphis" was released in November 1992 as the lead single from Confederate Railroad's debut album.
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Commercial SuccessThe song is considered one of Confederate Railroad's biggest hits, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Dave Gibson and Kathy Louvin, marking their collaborative effort.
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Compilation Album“Queen of Memphis” was included in Confederate Railroad’s compilation album, “The Very Best of Confederate Railroad”, released in 1994 by Atlantic Records.
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Music GenreThe song falls into the Country Music genre, a category that encompasses a blend of popular musical forms traditionally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Queen of Memphis" is approximately 3:20 minutes, making it a relatively short but impactful track.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song was directed by Martin Kahan, and it was aired on Country Music Television and The Nashville Network.
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RepresentationThe song is often seen as a representation of Southern pride and life, typical of Confederate Railroad's music style.
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Band Line-upAt the time of the song's release, the band consisted of six members: Danny Shirley, Michael Lamb, Gates Nichols, Chris McDaniel, Wayne Secrest, and Mark Dufresne.
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Album SuccessConfederate Railroad’s debut album, which contained "Queen of Memphis", was a commercial success earning double-platinum certification in the United States.
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Fusing Rock with CountryAs with many of Confederate Railroad's songs,"Queen of Memphis" successfully fused Southern rock with traditional country music, offering a unique blend of both genres.
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LyricsThe lyrics portray the story of a captivating woman in Memphis who becomes the female character's desired queen.
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