Walking in Memphis
Marc Cohen, Marc Cohn
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Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain W.C. Handy, won't you look down over me Yeah, I got a first class ticket But I'm as blue as a boy can be Then I'm walking in Memphis Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale Walking in Memphis But do I really feel the way I feel? Saw the ghost of Elvis On Union Avenue Followed him up to the gates of Graceland Then I watched him walk right through Now security they did not see him They just hovered 'round his tomb But there's a pretty little thing Waiting for the King Down in the Jungle Room When I was walking in Memphis I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale Walking in Memphis But do I really feel the way I feel? They've got catfish on the table They've got gospel in the air And Reverend Green be glad to see you When you haven't got a prayer But, boy, you've got a prayer in Memphis Now Muriel plays piano Every Friday at the Hollywood And they brought me down to see her And they asked me if I would Do a little number And I sang with all my might She said "Tell me are you a Christian child?" And I said "Ma'am, I am tonight" Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) Was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) But do I really feel the way I feel? Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) But do I really feel the way I feel? Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain
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Written by: Marc Cohn
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3 facts about this song
Marc Cohn1. Composition: Marc Cohn himself wrote the song, "Walking in Memphis", which was released in 1991.
2. Inspiration: The song was inspired by Cohn's visit to Memphis, and includes references to famous locations and singers in the city.
3. Success: "Walking in Memphis" is Marc Cohn’s signature song and won him the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1992.
4. Popularity: The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991 and also hit number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Cher1. Cover Release: Cher covered "Walking in Memphis" on her 23rd studio album, "It's a Man's World", released in 1995.
2. Chart Performance: Cher's version made it to number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the Top 10 in Iceland, Scotland, and the Eurochart Hot 100.
3. Video: The music video features Cher in many iconic spots mentioned in the song, like the Hollywood Cafe and Graceland.
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Lonestar1. Cover Release: Country band Lonestar covered the song for the country market, which was included in their 2003 album "From There to Here: Greatest Hits".
2. Chart Performance: Lonestar's version reached number 61 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
3. Style: The band added their own touch to the song, incorporating distinct country elements, while keeping the original’s piano-driven melody.
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