Walking in Memphis, a classic by Mark Cohn. Dedicated to the man who made music.

After visiting the church where former soul singer Al Green was preaching, Elvis Presley 's former home of Graceland, and a small nightclub in nearby Mississippi, as well as wandering various streets of downtown Memphis, he returned to New York and began composing the song.

Jun 26, 2019 · The 1991 hit song "Walking in Memphis" originally by singer and songwriter Marc Cohn poetically recalls his first visit to Memphis—the taproot for some of his treasured, influential musicians like Al Green, Elvis Presley, and Isaac Hayes.

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...

2 days ago · Cher impersonated Elvis Presley, complete with a moussed-up pompadour wig, to sing "Walking in Memphis" during the Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert on Thursday, March 6.

3 days ago · Cher famously recorded a version of “Walking in Memphis” for her 1995 album, It’s a Man’s World, and she’s frequently performed the tune while dressed in Elvis drag, including the music ...

3 days ago · Music video by Cher performing “Walking in Memphis” live at the 2025 Love Rocks NYC benefit, dressed as Elvis Presley. ©2025 Warner Bros. Records.Quick Links...

Oct 11, 2021 · In the second verse, the vocalist namedrops Elvis more overtly. He tells a story of ‘following his ghost’, which only Marc could see, into Graceland and to an area therein known as the Jungle Room. The third verse begins with Cohn referencing one Muriel.

Cohn wrote this song after traveling to Memphis to check out Graceland, which is Elvis Presley's mansion and a kitschy tourist destination. He made sure to see an Al Green sermon when he was there, but it was a trip out of Memphis along Highway …

Jan 3, 2025 · 3 of the Best Songs About Elvis Presley 1. “Walking in Memphis” – Marc Cohn. Though Marc Cohn speaks about many people and places in Memphis, the crux of the song is Presley.