Walking in Memphis
Walking in Memphis

Calle Kristiansson - Walking in Memphis Lyrics

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Mar 9, 2010
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Walking in Memphis Music Video

Walking in Memphis 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 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

I saw the ghost of Elvis
Down 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

They've got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And the 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
And she said --
"Tell me are you a Christian child?"
And I said "Ma'am I am tonight"

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

Writer(s): Marc Cohn
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote 'Walking in Memphis'?

    'Walking in Memphis' was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn.

  2. When was 'Walking in Memphis' originally released?

    The song 'Walking in Memphis' was originally released in 1991 as part of Marc Cohn's self-titled debut album.

  3. Is Calle Kristiansson the original artist of 'Walking in Memphis'?

    No, Calle Kristiansson is not the original artist. He covered 'Walking in Memphis' for his album, while the original song was performed by Marc Cohn.

  4. Did 'Walking in Memphis' receive any awards?

    'Walking in Memphis' received a Song of the Year nomination at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards in 1992. Marc Cohn, the original artist, won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist the same year.

  5. What inspired Marc Cohn to write 'Walking in Memphis'?

    Marc Cohn was inspired to write 'Walking in Memphis' after a 1985 trip to Memphis to overcome writer's block. Experiences such as attending a service by Reverend Al Green and meeting Muriel Davis Wilkins at the Hollywood Café in Mississippi heavily influenced the song.

  6. Where does the line 'Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale' come from?

    The line 'Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale' refers to Beale Street, a historic street in Memphis known for its vibrant blues music scene.

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