Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis


Released in 1991 from American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn's self titled album, 'Walking in Memphis' reached number 11 on the Australian Aria Charts 
and number 13 on the American Billboard charts.

Cohn won a Grammy award for Best New Artist the following year.

The song has been covered by several artists including Cher, 
American Country band Lonestar, & American singer-songwriter Skott Freedman.

But it's the original I love, 
and still hear consistently on Melbourne radio today.

This is a fantastic live version circa 91'/92'.
 Just Marc and his piano - brilliant.



 


Album cover image - MarcCohn.net

6 comments:

  1. I have wonderful memories of a trip my late husband and I took to Memphis ten years ago or so. That song always reminds me of being there with him.

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  2. Glad it brings back some good memories Dana. Funny how music or a song can transport you to a certain place in time.
    Be great to one day visit Memphis and stroll down Beale Street.x

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  3. Love that song. Followed him up to the gates of Graceland and I watched him walk right through....now security, they did not see him, they just hovered round his tomb, and there's a pretty little thing, waiting for the King, down in the Jungle Room..! love it.

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  4. It's a great tune isn't it? My fave line - "Ma'am I am tonight!"

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  5. Love singing this song VERY loud in the car when nobody is around. Great song.

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  6. Agreed! It is definitely in my top 5 songs list for belting out in the car.

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