Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis (Official Music Video)

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You're watching the official music video for the original "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn from his self-titled debut album (Atlantic - 1991). "Walking in Memphis" spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and has since been covered by Cher and Lonestar, among others.


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Lyrics:
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've got a first-class ticket
But I'm as blue as a boy can be

Then I'm 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?

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 around 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
Would 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)
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

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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💬 Comments
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This song is one of my dad’s favorites of all time. We used to listen to it as we drove down to Arkansas as a family in the summers when I was young… he’d put it on when we drove across the border to Tennessee through Memphis and his 3 girls, me and my two sisters, would sing this at the top of our lungs!!! And Daddy used to just laugh and laughed and loved it all! With my mommy sitting in the seat next to him up front singing along as well. My daddy passed away three weeks ago to the day today after battling cancer. This song gives me chills and brings a few tears to my eyes, as it makes me feel like my dad is sitting right beside as I listen to this and sing along. Love you, Daddy, always. 💙💙💙💙💙✝️

Author — Landra Liebling

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This is honestly one of the greatest songs ever written.

Author — A Dude

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I love this song it makes me feel so proud to be a Memphian. We have been struggling recently with crime. Please say a prayer for my hometown.

Author — LaurenSears

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This was my grandmothers favorite song. It’s taken a long time for me to be able to listen to it without just breaking down into tears, as the memories of sitting on her couch listening to her stories of growing up in Memphis while this song and others played in the background came flooding back. She will have been gone for a little over 10 years this coming October, and I still miss her and those stories as dearly as the day she left. But now, every time I listen to this song, I can’t help but smile and feel like she’s right there next to me listening too. I miss you Grandma and I’ll see you again someday :)

Author — noah peterson

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"Boy you got a prayer in Memphis" brings me to tears every time. Don't even know why. It's just so optimistic. It just changes the value of the song. I hope others feel the same optimism.

Author — Andy Williams

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This one never ever gets old ....every single line in this song has a great meaning to anyone whom listens to it. The words, a spiritual thought, a person in your life...it catches you. One of the best songs ever written
Musically & lyrical.
Thank you Marc!

Author — Isa

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This song mentions my paternal grandmother Mrs. Muriel Davis Wilkins who helped him through a rough time. I am so happy that he dedicated this song to her.

Author — Craig Williams

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Being From Memphis.. Witnessing first hand how My city is Going down a horrific path
"BOY U GOT A PRAYER N MEMPHIS" hits me n my Soul..Love this Song..Gives Me Hope😥💙

Author — Tony coleman

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As a Black American woman, what I love about Marc’s voice is that he sounds soulful without sounding like he’s desperately imitating Black soul singers. It’s his own brand.

Author — Luna

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This rendition of this song (forget the others) never ceases to inspire and move. It's one of a handful of songs that I never tire of listening to and so I play it often - very often.

Author — Olga Olga

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I just saw him in concert last night. Smaller venue, 7th row. It filled my soul. Couldn’t stop swaying and had a stupid smile on my face ear to ear from beginning to end. I found myself crying through 3 songs out of nowhere. Just so soulful and beautiful. No one had phones out, just enjoying the beautiful experience. He’s amazing!

Author — Shira Flax

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I said "Ma'am I am tonight!"
I love that line.
It's how I Felt the opposite way when my Jewish friends first invited me to their holidays. I didn't meet these guys until my late 20s and the people and traditions were just beautiful.
Ain't about converting.
It's about appreciating being able to celebrate and being accepted by others that are different than you in whatever way.
It's a beautiful thing.
And i'm a pretty cynical guy so it must be :)

Author — MarkMike

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One of the best songs ever written, absolutely superb. Sends shivers down the spine, feel the song.

Author — Trevor Scott

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I'm from Nairobi, Kenya, people here absolutely love this song. In fact, my friend from Memphis visited here and said that he heard this song being played in Nairobi way more than he heard it being played in Memphis itself

Author — TK

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2023 - out of nowhere, this song crossed my mind. Timeless. ♥️🙏

Author — Bob Gatewood

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This song is a masterpiece on so many levels. One mans journey to redemption and renewal. Absolute brilliance.

Author — frank india

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This is a beautiful tribute to the city of Memphis, a proud history, but lately has been maligned. Continue to pray for her, and if you haven’t been there it’s never too late. We need to get back as a nation and rebuild our souls, it’s time to heal

Author — Cody Jones Jr

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written. It’s so authentic, soulful and real that anyone can relate to.

Author — Nighthawk

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30 years since this was released (1992-2021) and it still sounds great. I've never been to Memphis, but this songs kinda makes you feel that you are right there with Marc.

Author — R Phuche

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“Boy you got a prayer in Memphis….”that line alone solidifies the soul embedded in this song. It can NEVER be replicated!

Author — Andrea Nicole