Move to Memphis

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About Move to Memphis

"Move to Memphis" is a song by Norwegian band A-ha, released in 1991 as a single from their compilation album Headlines and Deadlines: The Hits of a-ha. It was written by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen, and produced by A-ha. "Move to Memphis" reached No. 2 in Norway and No. 47 in the UK. In 1991, A-ha had started writing new material for their fifth studio album Memorial Beach when A-ha's label, Warner Bros., suggested releasing a compilation album. The label wanted the band to provide one or two new songs for the compilation and "Move to Memphis" was then recorded for inclusion on the album. To promote its release as a single, a music video was filmed, directed by Erick Ifergan. A new version of the song would appear on Memorial Beach, released in 1993. It was produced by David Z and A-ha. 


Year:
1993
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Walked around no one around
You were the one who taught me better
This old town brings me down
You were the one who told me you've got to
Move to Memphis
That's what I'll do 
Move to Memphis and follow you
Trace that highway down to your doorway
Move tho Memphis and be with you

On the day you walked away 
I was the one who said
You'd better stick around stay in town
You were the one who told me you've got to 
Move to Memphis
That's what I'll do 
Chase the shadow that follows you
Trace that highway down to your doorway
Move to Memphis and be with you

That's what I'll do 
Move to Memphis to be with you
I'm gonna be with you

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a-ha

A-ha (stylized a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑːhɑ]) was a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Pål Waaktaar (guitars). The group initially rose to fame during the mid-1980s after being discovered by musician and producer John Ratcliff and had continued global success in the 1990s and 2000s. more »

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Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, PAL WAAKTAAR

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Move to Memphis" is a song made by a-ha, a famous Norwegian synth-pop band that came into existence in the early 1980s.
Album Inclusion
This song is taken from a-ha's fifth studio album named "Memorial Beach" which was released in 1993.
Single Release
It was released as a single one year before the album, in October 1991.
Chart Performance
The song ranked #47 on the UK Singles Chart and #2 on the Norwegian charts.
Genre Classification
This song is generally categorized under synth-pop, pop rock and new wave, touching on themes of longing and escape.
Music Video
The music video for the song portrays the band members in a typically 1990s setting with surreal narrative sequences.
Musical Evolution
"'Move to Memphis' shows how a-ha's sound evolved from the synth-pop of the 80s to a more mature, guitar-driven style in the 90s.
Co-production
The album "Memorial Beach" was co-produced by a-ha and David Z, giving "Move to Memphis" a unique blend of styles.
Tribute Element
It has been speculated that the title might be considered a subtle tribute to one of the birthplaces of rock ‘n roll, Memphis, Tennessee.
Pre-album Release
Even though the song was included in the "Memorial Beach" album, it was initially introduced in their first compilation album “Headlines and Deadlines” before the album's release.

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