There is another song in the same vein and time period by a group named "Primitive Radio Gods" titled "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand". It doesn't have quite the soulful warm tones of that Cohn can belt out, but it is well worth the time to checkout.
"Tell me are you a Christian, child? And I said ma'am I am tonight!" What makes this line even more striking is that Marc Cohn is from a Jewish family. Loved this song from the first time I heard it and ever since.
Reminds me of the time Neil Diamond, who is Jewish, was asked to perform at a Christmas concert. He was conflicted so he asked his mom for advice. She advised him to do the show, "Because Jesus was a nice Jewish boy who loved his mother, just like you."
I’ve always loved the sound of this song - and as someone who was also confused by “do I really feel the way I feel”, I really love Lex’s reaction and interpretation of it. And from one Jew (me) to another (Marc Cohn), that line “Tell me ‘are you a Christian, child’ and I said ‘Ma’am I am tonight!” is one of my favorite lyrics of all time. It’s about being totally immersed in the environment; how Marc Cohn felt when he visited Memphis.
@@mumuspain2086 I wish people realized that 'chosen' refers to delivering the 5 books of Moses, and keeping them sacred, which is what Judaism is based on. Please stop using that word as if it means something other than that, and please stop using it in a sarcastic, derogatory manner. For 5000 years that word has fueled hatred against my people. Hope this helps offer a little perspective. Thanks.
@@jillk368 bold of you to make that sort of assumption as to my intent. For the record, I was saying it in agreeance with the OP, not to trigger your victim mentality
I love Lex's bubbly enthusiasm when she's into a song! This song got heavy rotation on 90s radio. Not only a tribute to Elvis, but at the start of the song he mentioned a man named W.C. Handy, a prominent blues pioneer. Later, he sings, "...Rev. Green be glad to see you..." This line refers to R&B legend Al Green who is also a minister of a church in Memphis. Seems Muriel and the Hollywood are real as well.
I love it when a song I've been listening to my whole life gets put in perspective by Lex 2 seconds after she hears it for the first time 🤣 that was perfect ❤🙂
Marc was mainly a song writer, and he wanted to write a tribute song about Elvis. Someone suggested that he hop on a plane and go down to Memphis and walk the streets that Elvis walked and really get a feel for the city and what Elvis would have felt. When he got back home, this is the song he wrote. His trip worked, beautiful song that gives you chills.
He's said it wasn't about Elvis though. He was thinking of not even mentioning Elvis in the lyrics because he didn't want people to think it was about Elvis
@@dustnbones0013 Check out the interview he recently did with the Professor of Rock--he says that it isn't really about Elvis--it's about a trip he took to Memphis to try to find his musical voice. The trip to Al Green's church and playing with "Muriel" at the Hollywood were much more important to him.
@@dustnbones0013 I'm sure that was a part of it (and some people do think it is mostly about Elvis, I've seen that online) but I was referencing the interview with Cohn where you can see him saying it was more about Muriel and Al Green and his spiritual journey. I mean, that's what the man said himself.
Wow. My wife loved this song. She left me 2 weeks ago. She never watched TH-cam with me until we watched a livestream one night and she was hooked. She loved you guys. Thanks so much.
It's the nostolgia. It's a history lesson. It's heartbreaking bcuz of Elvis death. It's heartwarming bcuz of all the rich history of good food, music, people Memphis produced. It's hopeful...young musicians going to the birthplace of his idol for inspiration. This young man has the blues in his soul (of his blue suede shoes) and he can't shake it.He also understands that it's not just Elvis that makes him want to be a part of this genre...it's WC Hanley (father of the Blues) Al Green soul singer and Gospel Artist, Miss Muriel who represents so many nameless/faceless people who contributed to the wealth of music and tradition in Memphis. This song is legend and Marc Cohn is genius.
Reverend Green is Al Green the famous R&B/Soul singer from the 60s/70s and possibly early 80s. W.C. Handy, was widely known as the Father of the Blues. Much Love!💖💖😘😘👍👍
This is about my city! We were kind of proud of this song, we got the ghost of Elvis, Rev Al Green( the legendary singer Al Green) , and yes we do have catfish on the table!
Marc Cohn had a writers blockade, a friend advised him, to visit Memphis and it worked. All the people he sang about, he realy met. This was a worldwide hit. We were lucky to visit 2 of his concerts near where we live. It was phantastic. Elmar feom Germany
I was stationed in Millington (just north of Memphis) when this song came out and I'm sure I heard it multiple times a day for at least 3 or 4 months, both on the radio and MTV. It's one of those rare songs that showed up on rock, pop, and country charts simultaneously.
Like many other great songs this one has a back story. Marc Cohen was suffering from writers block a friend suggested he go somewhere for inspiration. He went to Memphis and this song was the result. The experiences were real, he attended Reverand Al. Green's services, he sang with Muriel Wilkins at the "Hollywood". It was obviously an almost religious experience for him!! I've been waiting for you to experience this song, now I'll be hoping for "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" sung by Patti Loveless and "Seminole Wind" by John Anderson, both are powerful songs that will surprise you!!
I visited Memphis for the first time the year this song came out. My friends and I listened to this CD as we were driving from Nashville to Memphis, and it was like this song was meant for us haha 😊
I have a very eclectic favorites playlist that I listen to almost daily... AIC, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Parliament, Daft Punk, Pink Floyd, Aphex Twin, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquoi, Alison Krauss, Marc Cohn... so many different sounds but all so good. I LOVE popping onto your channel & seeing what you're reacting to. It is not only a joy to see other people discovering such wonderful treasures, but you also remind me of a song I had forgotten about, so I add it to my list. Thrilled you discovered this song. Love your energy, keep 'em coming. Much love.
Look at her face... Maybe it's because I'm a mom but I just can't help but want to eat her up. This woman is LOVE and LIGHT and Divinity exemplified. Thank you, Lex, for sharing yourSELF with us. May G-d bless your every breath and step. You precious, precious Angel.
BOURBON st and BEALE st to me are the most inspiring and musically historical places in our country. Home of the blues, and jazz. Love both and ready got back to both ❤
As one who has lived in and around Memphis for many, many years...thank y'all. Cohn did a wonderful job, and I love this song, as well as y'all's kind words! 😉♥
I never understood why he couldn't catch on... He reminds me of Bruce Hornsby with the piano playing... Anyways.. I still blast this one all the time!! Keep your eyes open in that park you two....
Knew you'd like this one! I have always loved this song. That final verse when she asks him if he's a Christian and he says, "Man, I am tonight" always brings a happy tear to my eye. It has a triumphant feel to it.
I love this song! When you think of Memphis you can’t help but think of Elvis! I’ve been to Graceland and there is something magical about it and it and all the rooms downstairs had a theme and there was a jungle room! He also mentions W. C. Handy, “Father of The Blues”! Memphis is full of musical history and he captures that in this song! I also rode on a Riverboat on the Mighty Mississippi! I also went to the Hard Rock on Beale Street! Next time I go I will visit the Lorraine Motel where MLK Jr. was assassinated!❤️❤️
"...Are you a Christian child -- and I said Ma'am I am tonight". What a perfect line from a Jewish songwriter/singer singing about Elvis and the deep south.
This song is an all-time great. When it comes to the line "do I really feel the way I feel", I always thought it was the classic spiritual question of whether you are really having this deeply spiritual experience or if it's just something you're making up in your own head. Like is he really, honestly experiencing something in this deeply historical place, or does he just THINK he is because he feels like he SHOULD? If that make sense.
my whole family is from Memphis - this is one of my dad's favorite songs (I love it too). Memphis is part of the delta and the blues- it has more in common with New Orleans than it does with the rest of Tennessee.
Its funny because Tiffany's was a major strip club in Memphis for many years, and they played that song all the time. I remember getting in before I was 21 and we always joked about having breakfast at Tiffany's.
A song about music city in Tennessee and its storied history of gospel and blues. Plus a little rockabilly. From W C Handy to Al Greene to Elvis. He is Jewish. That is why he said "ma'am I am tonight".
When I recently took a trip to Memphis, I was singing this in my head the whole time I was actually walking in Memphis 🤣😂 If you're a rock and blues nerd like me, I recommend going
Yep you can walk places that Joe Walsh went to during his 80s hiatus from the Eagles, or Billy Joel played very early in his career in Overton Square, or tragically the last places Jeff Buckley walked before an ill advised swim in the Mississippi. Or even glance over the spot Alexis de Tocqueville observed when he witnessed a terrible caravan of native Americans forced along the Trail of Tears, stopped around the river before crossing. Rich in priceless American history and culture.
Marc Cohn went to Memphis because he had writers block & thought the trip might inspire him, thus the line do I really feel the way I feel. Muriel was doing Christian songs we would know but Marc is Jewish and was doing the best he could, thus the line are you a Christian, mam I am tonite because he was stoked by the experience. Muriel told him at the end of the night, you can go write your songs now. Boy did he write a killer song and album. He continued with a great career and other great albums. He tells this story before playing Walking In Memphis in another TH-cam video but this the better sounding one, check that one out for yourself though.
We all have our own musical heroes, and the kind of music that is special to each of us. He is talking about making a pilgrimage to the place where the blues ( W.C. Handy ) and rock & roll, Elvis Presley must have been one of his heroes, & gospel had roots in Memphis, and that feeling you get, like youre walking on sacred ground, and you feel the presence of the great musicians that came from that place. Kind of like us Rush fans feel when we visit Le Studio in Quebec, I remember standing in the room thinking, this is the room where Rush recorded Moving Pictures, and Permanent Waves, & other great records ! Walking in Memphis, great song, great voice ! BTW, do you guys even read the comments? because you have never answered me even once, i dont appreciate that, getting too big to answer your subscribers !
@@katiesoles1095 I didn't know about this song! Just listened & loved it. Thank you, Katie, for your reply.💙 Have you heard "Hey Elvis" by Brian Setzer & Bryan Adams? It's a more lighthearted, upbeat tribute song. If you don't know it, check it out. Billy Ray Cyrus has a version too but he made it a stupid (imo) impersonator type thing. It's the Brian & Bryan version you need to see/hear. 💙
Brad and Lex- Marc Cohn is very underated and this is one of my fav songs ever. You guys need to go down the rabbit hole of Elvis and you would realize why he is the greatest entertainer/singer ever. GO to Graceland sometime.
Your next Marc Cohn listen should be The Things We’ve Handed Down. You won’t be disappointed and you will definately relate. Hello from a FL neighbor btw. Go Bucs!!
Beal Street is where they've played the Blues for over a century. Elvis Home is "Graceland." This man hits every spot that he should have mentioned. A heck of a song.
Beautifully written, Cohn's voice is perfect & the melody carries you to Memphis. A musical journey...a searching of the soul. (Am I the only one who thinks Lex's smile could bring about peace throughout the world?)
Hey, Brad & Lex: I'm so happy you got to this one.. the music is amazing, but the video is also right "on point" - I LOVE this.. and I always love your reactions.. much appreciated!
One of my favorite songs of all time!!! I bought the CD as soon as it came out, and it never loses its appeal. The energy is beautiful. Keep up the great reactions!
This IS a tribute song to Elvis and the places he went to. The little tiny house was where Elvis lived. The little Church is where Elvis and his parents went. This is where his spiritual side was born. His Gospel songs cannot be beat. Elvis went to Bourbon Street a lot as a young kid and that is where he got some of his education in Black music. He had a ton of friends who played in the Bourbon Street bistros, etc. An awesome song.
100% wrong. Do some research. Find out what Marc himself had to say about it. He even said he regretted putting Elvis in the song because people mistakenly think it's about Elvis.
He was at a place in his life where the creative fire had died and he was in a “stuck place.” Someone mentioned he should go to Memphis to get inspired. He walked all over Memphis and the juices started to flow and he penned this song! Incredibly crafted words and music.
I remember visiting Memphis for the first time, shortly after this song dropped, and it was playing in my head the whole time. It made the trip a little more magical to see it through Mr. Cohn’s lens
Every few years I take a drive back to the countryside where I grew up as a kid, I moved away when I was 16 and has never been back except for those occasional visits. And as I slowly drive past all the places we used to play as kids and teenagers, and think back... I always come there _expecting_ to just feel nostalgic joy, and I do, and then I get caught off guard by the undertow of sadness that accompanies that joy. It's not the depressing type of sadness, I am happy, but still I feel...loss. The loss of innocence and of a time I can never get back, I will never be that young boy climbing trees without a care in the world again, that is gone forever. *That is what **_"do I really feel the way I feel"_** means to me.*
This debut album came out in 1991. I bought it on the strength of the gorgeous single, "True Companion" and quickly realized that every song on the album is excellent, many of them quite moving. Cohn's lyrics paint vivid pictures in one's mind, and he matches the words with lovely melodies and his soulful voice. The production is perfect, too.
Underrated singer/songwriter. Great vocals. He really did meet the older woman Muriel who played at The Hollywood. There is an interview with him about this song on TH-cam. An excellent interview.
Very underrated song. This one was an instant classic in my opinion.
Absolutely it was an instant classic.
Listen to it every morning for your morning news for several years straight.
A song I blast on my car radio while driving!!
I concur with your opinion, Sir.
There is another song in the same vein and time period by a group named "Primitive Radio Gods" titled "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand". It doesn't have quite the soulful warm tones of that Cohn can belt out, but it is well worth the time to checkout.
Lex’s personality is like sunshine personified. The world could use so many more like her… Don’t ever change!
Yeah, man. Brad seems like a pretty good cat as well.
So true. Lovely through and through.
I agree and sadly she carries Brad who rarely has any insight or even looks like he feels the music
No kidding!!
Yes, Lex is the personification of sunshine.
"Tell me are you a Christian, child? And I said ma'am I am tonight!" What makes this line even more striking is that Marc Cohn is from a Jewish family. Loved this song from the first time I heard it and ever since.
I'm an atheist. But I sing this line out loud every time and get the chills
@@ronparsons8786 I am an atheist too.......thank God.
Reminds me of the time Neil Diamond, who is Jewish, was asked to perform at a Christmas concert. He was conflicted so he asked his mom for advice. She advised him to do the show, "Because Jesus was a nice Jewish boy who loved his mother, just like you."
I’ve always loved the sound of this song - and as someone who was also confused by “do I really feel the way I feel”, I really love Lex’s reaction and interpretation of it.
And from one Jew (me) to another (Marc Cohn), that line “Tell me ‘are you a Christian, child’ and I said ‘Ma’am I am tonight!” is one of my favorite lyrics of all time. It’s about being totally immersed in the environment; how Marc Cohn felt when he visited Memphis.
I'm an atheist, but I use to do a Sunday radio gospel show, I loved the music.
I've always said, I couldn't be Christian without the Jews. So, I thank you
@@scottchapin2323 they're God's chosen after all
@@mumuspain2086 I wish people realized that 'chosen' refers to delivering the 5 books of Moses, and keeping them sacred, which is what Judaism is based on. Please stop using that word as if it means something other than that, and please stop using it in a sarcastic, derogatory manner. For 5000 years that word has fueled hatred against my people. Hope this helps offer a little perspective. Thanks.
@@jillk368 bold of you to make that sort of assumption as to my intent. For the record, I was saying it in agreeance with the OP, not to trigger your victim mentality
What we used to call blue-eyed soul. "walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale" is a superb line.
Though I never really knew if he meant horazonaly, or vertically.
@@pjl8119 Hah! "Mondegreen" - I have many... lol
I thought it was "Walking with my feet ten feet off a Bayou"
Today I learned about Beale street, thanks!
" Brad and Lex" are by far my favourite "reactors", and they compliment each other beautifully. Terrific stuff!
I couldn't agree more!
Agree
"When you haven't got a prayer, boy you've got a prayer in Memphis". I like that.
As a lifelong Memphian I can honestly say that it has a definite gritty charm. There is a lot of magic in that town and he got the feel just right.
I love Lex's bubbly enthusiasm when she's into a song! This song got heavy rotation on 90s radio. Not only a tribute to Elvis, but at the start of the song he mentioned a man named W.C. Handy, a prominent blues pioneer. Later, he sings, "...Rev. Green be glad to see you..." This line refers to R&B legend Al Green who is also a minister of a church in Memphis. Seems Muriel and the Hollywood are real as well.
Muriel has passed away.
th-cam.com/video/cl6aPxSiQxk/w-d-xo.html Here Marc Cohn speaks about the Story of the Song during singing it. Fantastic!!!
Brad’s stoic quiet personality complements her well and brings out the best of them both
This was Marc's masterpiece.
Facts!!
"Miss Muriel" was my 5th grade teacher, Muriel Wilkins. She was a great singer and piano player and this Marc described her to a T.
I'm so jealous of you getting to know Muriel and hear her sing. I've tried to find a recording of her and I don't think one exists.
I love it when a song I've been listening to my whole life gets put in perspective by Lex 2 seconds after she hears it for the first time 🤣 that was perfect ❤🙂
Marc was mainly a song writer, and he wanted to write a tribute song about Elvis. Someone suggested that he hop on a plane and go down to Memphis and walk the streets that Elvis walked and really get a feel for the city and what Elvis would have felt. When he got back home, this is the song he wrote. His trip worked, beautiful song that gives you chills.
He's said it wasn't about Elvis though. He was thinking of not even mentioning Elvis in the lyrics because he didn't want people to think it was about Elvis
Not true, it is a tribute to elvis and memphis as a whole, he just meant it's not solely about elvis,
@@dustnbones0013 Check out the interview he recently did with the Professor of Rock--he says that it isn't really about Elvis--it's about a trip he took to Memphis to try to find his musical voice. The trip to Al Green's church and playing with "Muriel" at the Hollywood were much more important to him.
@@billrogers6554 lol, no one has ever said the song is solely about elvis, it's clearly about memphis, but's it's also a tribute to elvis as well,
@@dustnbones0013 I'm sure that was a part of it (and some people do think it is mostly about Elvis, I've seen that online) but I was referencing the interview with Cohn where you can see him saying it was more about Muriel and Al Green and his spiritual journey. I mean, that's what the man said himself.
This is one of those songs that gives me goosebumps, literally.
Beautiful song! If you’ve ever been to Memphis, and all the places he sings about, you really feel it!
Yes, true. I lived there for a few years, when it was a very fun place to be.
About ten minutes from this city that he sings about great food hot weather great home brew beer
Yes absolutely
Its a walking museum. One of the great cultural cities in America.
The writer said it was about a spiritual awakening, like feeling very different when you left than when you arrived....thx for the reaction
"Do I really feel the way I feel" maybe an artful way of saying can I experience nostalgia for something I didn't live through.
Wow. My wife loved this song. She left me 2 weeks ago. She never watched TH-cam with me until we watched a livestream one night and she was hooked. She loved you guys. Thanks so much.
When I say "left me", l mean she went to be with The Lord. Amen.
@@JohnVanRuiten Blessings to you.
It's the nostolgia. It's a history lesson. It's heartbreaking bcuz of Elvis death. It's heartwarming bcuz of all the rich history of good food, music, people Memphis produced. It's hopeful...young musicians going to the birthplace of his idol for inspiration. This young man has the blues in his soul (of his blue suede shoes) and he can't shake it.He also understands that it's not just Elvis that makes him want to be a part of this genre...it's WC Hanley (father of the Blues) Al Green soul singer and Gospel Artist, Miss Muriel who represents so many nameless/faceless people who contributed to the wealth of music and tradition in Memphis. This song is legend and Marc Cohn is genius.
This song is nothing short of brilliant. I love that it really grabbed you Lex. 😌
Yeah, it really is a fantastic piece of songwriting.
Reverend Green is Al Green the famous R&B/Soul singer from the 60s/70s and possibly early 80s.
W.C. Handy, was widely known as the Father of the Blues.
Much Love!💖💖😘😘👍👍
Outstanding song. I have never met anyone who doesn't like this one.
This is about my city! We were kind of proud of this song, we got the ghost of Elvis, Rev Al Green( the legendary singer Al Green) , and yes we do have catfish on the table!
And the very best part was Muriel who played piano every Friday at the Hollywood.
❤️❤️ Memphis and New Orleans are very similar when it comes to culture food and people. They always sleep on us
So underrated... great song and vocals... walking "10ft off Beale" refers to Beale street in Memphis.
Marc Cohn had a writers blockade, a friend advised him, to visit Memphis and it worked. All the people he sang about, he realy met. This was a worldwide hit. We were lucky to visit 2 of his concerts near where we live. It was phantastic. Elmar feom Germany
What's great about this song and Marc's voice is it is atmospheric, you can close your eyes and it paints a picture, as if you are there.
I was stationed in Millington (just north of Memphis) when this song came out and I'm sure I heard it multiple times a day for at least 3 or 4 months, both on the radio and MTV. It's one of those rare songs that showed up on rock, pop, and country charts simultaneously.
Fantastic song. If you haven't been to Memphis, GO!
I have adored this song since it came out. This is an American classic! Cheers from Canada!
Like many other great songs this one has a back story. Marc Cohen was suffering from writers block a friend suggested he go somewhere for inspiration. He went to Memphis and this song was the result. The experiences were real, he attended Reverand Al. Green's services, he sang with Muriel Wilkins at the "Hollywood". It was obviously an almost religious experience for him!! I've been waiting for you to experience this song, now I'll be hoping for "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" sung by Patti Loveless and "Seminole Wind" by John Anderson, both are powerful songs that will surprise you!!
Marc Cohn was a master at blending his vocal tone and melodies in a way that just absolutely touched your soul.
One of the first non-classical songs I learned to play on the piano. Still one of my favorite songs of all time!
God I love Lex's enthusiasm. I hope your baby comes out beautiful and pure like Lex and smart like Brad.🙏♥️
I visited Memphis for the first time the year this song came out. My friends and I listened to this CD as we were driving from Nashville to Memphis, and it was like this song was meant for us haha 😊
This whole album is INCREDIBLE
I have a very eclectic favorites playlist that I listen to almost daily... AIC, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Parliament, Daft Punk, Pink Floyd, Aphex Twin, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquoi, Alison Krauss, Marc Cohn... so many different sounds but all so good. I LOVE popping onto your channel & seeing what you're reacting to. It is not only a joy to see other people discovering such wonderful treasures, but you also remind me of a song I had forgotten about, so I add it to my list. Thrilled you discovered this song. Love your energy, keep 'em coming. Much love.
Look at her face... Maybe it's because I'm a mom but I just can't help but want to eat her up. This woman is LOVE and LIGHT and Divinity exemplified. Thank you, Lex, for sharing yourSELF with us. May G-d bless your every breath and step. You precious, precious Angel.
BOURBON st and BEALE st to me are the most inspiring and musically historical places in our country. Home of the blues, and jazz. Love both and ready got back to both ❤
As one who has lived in and around Memphis for many, many years...thank y'all. Cohn did a wonderful job, and I love this song, as well as y'all's kind words! 😉♥
I still love this song as much as I did when it first came out
I never understood why he couldn't catch on... He reminds me of Bruce Hornsby with the piano playing... Anyways.. I still blast this one all the time!! Keep your eyes open in that park you two....
I’m from Central Arkansas, about 3 hours from Memphis. Literally every time I drive across the bridge, I HAVE to play this song!
I totally understand and would do the same.
Knew you'd like this one! I have always loved this song. That final verse when she asks him if he's a Christian and he says, "Man, I am tonight" always brings a happy tear to my eye. It has a triumphant feel to it.
One of my favorite songs from the 80s. I still rock it on my retro playlist. I’ve visited all of the landmarks in the song because of the song
True Companion, Perfect Love, Silver Thunderbird are my Marc Cohn Favs
He went there b/c he was suffering writer's block. This song and the relationships he built with the people he met--are the results.
I love this song! When you think of Memphis you can’t help but think of Elvis! I’ve been to Graceland and there is something magical about it and it and all the rooms downstairs had a theme and there was a jungle room! He also mentions W. C. Handy, “Father of The Blues”! Memphis is full of musical history and he captures that in this song! I also rode on a Riverboat on the Mighty Mississippi! I also went to the Hard Rock on Beale Street! Next time I go I will visit the Lorraine Motel where MLK Jr. was assassinated!❤️❤️
'Girth' what a great description of his voice and this song!! I love your perspective!
"...Are you a Christian child -- and I said Ma'am I am tonight". What a perfect line from a Jewish songwriter/singer singing about Elvis and the deep south.
This song is an all-time great. When it comes to the line "do I really feel the way I feel", I always thought it was the classic spiritual question of whether you are really having this deeply spiritual experience or if it's just something you're making up in your own head. Like is he really, honestly experiencing something in this deeply historical place, or does he just THINK he is because he feels like he SHOULD? If that make sense.
my whole family is from Memphis - this is one of my dad's favorite songs (I love it too). Memphis is part of the delta and the blues- it has more in common with New Orleans than it does with the rest of Tennessee.
My father was a Memphis boy. You might also check out "Memphis in the Meantime " by John Hiatt
This song wrap's itself around you and pulls you into Memphis 🎸🎶
Good food, music, drinks, people all add up to awesome human soul and the dirt/grit makes it juicier and more real, no fake.
Such a great song! Breakfast at Tiffany's by Deep blue something is another good one and Gerry Rafferty - Baker street.
two classic songs
@@bigstevie1690 Absolutely!
Its funny because Tiffany's was a major strip club in Memphis for many years, and they played that song all the time. I remember getting in before I was 21 and we always joked about having breakfast at Tiffany's.
@@ExperienceEric Wow! I never knew that lol
A song about music city in Tennessee and its storied history of gospel and blues. Plus a little rockabilly. From W C Handy to Al Greene to Elvis.
He is Jewish. That is why he said "ma'am I am tonight".
I get chills most every time I hear it. Wonderful!
This songs gives me goosebumps everytime.
Special song right here.
Cheers crew choice reactions.👏👏👏🦘🇦🇺😎👍
He has such a great voice. Great song.
As a guy from uk, scotland, i love these all american songs, no strings attatched amazingness
When I recently took a trip to Memphis, I was singing this in my head the whole time I was actually walking in Memphis 🤣😂 If you're a rock and blues nerd like me, I recommend going
Yep you can walk places that Joe Walsh went to during his 80s hiatus from the Eagles, or Billy Joel played very early in his career in Overton Square, or tragically the last places Jeff Buckley walked before an ill advised swim in the Mississippi. Or even glance over the spot Alexis de Tocqueville observed when he witnessed a terrible caravan of native Americans forced along the Trail of Tears, stopped around the river before crossing. Rich in priceless American history and culture.
One of my all time favorite songs.
I love how much Lex felt this song in her soul! She GOT it!
Marc Cohn went to Memphis because he had writers block & thought the trip might inspire him, thus the line do I really feel the way I feel. Muriel was doing Christian songs we would know but Marc is Jewish and was doing the best he could, thus the line are you a Christian, mam I am tonite because he was stoked by the experience. Muriel told him at the end of the night, you can go write your songs now. Boy did he write a killer song and album. He continued with a great career and other great albums. He tells this story before playing Walking In Memphis in another TH-cam video but this the better sounding one, check that one out for yourself though.
Came for this comment!!
Brad & Lex, you’ll love his "Silver Thunderbird" !! Nice livestream!!
Yes! Silver Thunderbird is another fave!
We all have our own musical heroes, and the kind of music that is special to each of us. He is talking about making a pilgrimage to the place where the blues ( W.C. Handy ) and rock & roll, Elvis Presley must have been one of his heroes, & gospel had roots in Memphis, and that feeling you get, like youre walking on sacred ground, and you feel the presence of the great musicians that came from that place. Kind of like us Rush fans feel when we visit Le Studio in Quebec, I remember standing in the room thinking, this is the room where Rush recorded Moving Pictures, and Permanent Waves, & other great records !
Walking in Memphis, great song, great voice !
BTW, do you guys even read the comments? because you have never answered me even once, i dont appreciate that, getting too big to answer your subscribers !
Always kind of gives me chills
Yes, when singers didn't need autotune. He's got a great voice.
Love this song SO much! Please check out "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles. A true tribute to Elvis, bluesy & beautiful. The Official Video please.
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I didn't know about this song! Just listened & loved it. Thank you, Katie, for your reply.💙
Have you heard "Hey Elvis" by Brian Setzer & Bryan Adams? It's a more lighthearted, upbeat tribute song. If you don't know it, check it out. Billy Ray Cyrus has a version too but he made it a stupid (imo) impersonator type thing. It's the Brian & Bryan version you need to see/hear.
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I remember that song from the early days of Much Music. Great song and a wickedly strong performance by Alannah.
They've already reacted to Black Velvet.
@@pedantech ooh, thanks, gonna look for that one.
Brad and Lex- Marc Cohn is very underated and this is one of my fav songs ever. You guys need to go down the rabbit hole of Elvis and you would realize why he is the greatest entertainer/singer ever. GO to Graceland sometime.
As a Memphian walking in Memphis everyday, this song encapsulates it all.
Love this song! Another great song about Memphis is a tribute to MLK and Elvis called "Two Kings" - Pam Tillis- Ft, Kris Thomas...
The Reverend Green mentioned in the song is the soul/gospel singer Al Green.
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To me, this is as good as it gets. And that line " Mam , I am tonight" wow!
Lex's commentary is the BEST. Adorable, and so true and insightful. She got this one just right. And she did it in an adorable way.
Your next Marc Cohn listen should be The Things We’ve Handed Down. You won’t be disappointed and you will definately relate. Hello from a FL neighbor btw. Go Bucs!!
This was on the radio many times a day when he released it. Love it! You both are so cute together and great personalities
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Always loved this song.
Aloha guys, tribute to the King...great reaction...a hui hou
Hopefully someone will give you the amazing true story of this song, just as beautiful as the song itself
This sums up my hometown to a T. I can remember this song being played by our local radio stations beyond overkill, as a kid.
One of my favorite songs ever!!! I loved Lex’s “this is a beautiful song”. The whole thing gives me chills.
Beal Street is where they've played the Blues for over a century. Elvis Home is "Graceland." This man hits every spot that he should have mentioned. A heck of a song.
Beautifully written, Cohn's voice is perfect & the melody carries you to Memphis. A musical journey...a searching of the soul. (Am I the only one who thinks Lex's smile could bring about peace throughout the world?)
Great song. So many references. Beautifully done.
Brad was on point for this video!! Well done man!!! Lex always on point!!!😊
Hey, Brad & Lex: I'm so happy you got to this one.. the music is amazing, but the video is also right "on point" - I LOVE this.. and I always love your reactions.. much appreciated!
One of my favorite songs of all time!!!
I bought the CD as soon as it came out,
and it never loses its appeal.
The energy is beautiful.
Keep up the great reactions!
One of my all time favorite releases, the whole Cd is magic.
This IS a tribute song to Elvis and the places he went to. The little tiny house was where Elvis lived. The little Church is where Elvis and his parents went. This is where his spiritual side was born. His Gospel songs cannot be beat. Elvis went to Bourbon Street a lot as a young kid and that is where he got some of his education in Black music. He had a ton of friends who played in the Bourbon Street bistros, etc. An awesome song.
100% wrong. Do some research. Find out what Marc himself had to say about it. He even said he regretted putting Elvis in the song because people mistakenly think it's about Elvis.
He was at a place in his life where the creative fire had died and he was in a “stuck place.” Someone mentioned he should go to
Memphis to get inspired. He walked all over Memphis and the juices started to flow and he penned this song! Incredibly crafted words and music.
Been waiting for you to do this. GREAT SONG.
I remember visiting Memphis for the first time, shortly after this song dropped, and it was playing in my head the whole time. It made the trip a little more magical to see it through Mr. Cohn’s lens
One of the biggest one hit wonders ever and one of those songs that just about everyone likes.
Every few years I take a drive back to the countryside where I grew up as a kid, I moved away when I was 16 and has never been back except for those occasional visits. And as I slowly drive past all the places we used to play as kids and teenagers, and think back... I always come there _expecting_ to just feel nostalgic joy, and I do, and then I get caught off guard by the undertow of sadness that accompanies that joy. It's not the depressing type of sadness, I am happy, but still I feel...loss. The loss of innocence and of a time I can never get back, I will never be that young boy climbing trees without a care in the world again, that is gone forever. *That is what **_"do I really feel the way I feel"_** means to me.*
This debut album came out in 1991. I bought it on the strength of the gorgeous single, "True Companion" and quickly realized that every song on the album is excellent, many of them quite moving. Cohn's lyrics paint vivid pictures in one's mind, and he matches the words with lovely melodies and his soulful voice. The production is perfect, too.
Underrated singer/songwriter. Great vocals. He really did meet the older woman Muriel who played at The Hollywood. There is an interview with him about this song on TH-cam. An excellent interview.
Always loved this song! As real as it gets.
This whole album is amazing. It just hits different!