Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis (Official Music Video)

[@mirandahartman4204]

When he sings, “Ma’am I am tonight!” Oh my heart! Chills!

[@allenjones7722]

I'm a damn atheist and that lyric shakes me. But 1000 people died this week in the heat worshiping God.

[@mizchif203]

​@allenjones7722 that's not his fault. Lol he doesn't control us in our choices. He was probably giving them signs lol

[@nastya_shine]

А что имеется ввиду? 🤔

[@driverluk]

Same here, this manifesto is purely electrifying.

[@bonniemcdevitt6905]

Luke and Tracy Chapman

[@nateellis9243]

Every time I hear this song I sing with all my Might!!!!😊

[@garethlambert5300]

Tell me are you a Christian child?

[@laurapowell7384]

And shed a few tears, this song moves me, touches my soul.

[@Murdog_Nbg]

I completely escalate when Muriel Kicks in😂

[@RiverOfLifeOutreachMinistries]

❤😂

[@Marleyjr00X]

Me too and my singing sucks

[@markdeemer60]

Marc Cohn thank you.

[@locutusofborg4343]

Cher też fajnie to wyszło

[@TedAmato-u6x]

0:57

[@michaelsmith9528]

One of the greatest story teller songs of all time. The raspiness of his voice adds to the overall feel of this brilliant song. Makes you feel the musical history of Memphis

[@blindcoyote33]

Even if Marc Cohn never writes another great song it’s ok. He did his part and this song does it all.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some WALKING IN MEMPHIS fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performance of the song in tribute to one of the great American standards of the late 20th century. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

[@DavidWilson-wz3tz]

Yes sir, I believe you're right.

[@Angel-f3o4n]

Couldn't agree more 💯%

[@kevinchandler179]

💯 percent agree with you 👏!!!

[@VAdame]

Listening to Levon is pretty good! (And my name is Mary and *I* was listening to Levon too!)

[@swisscheese412]

four years ago, I was walking through Memphis. The song really captures the emotion I had. There is a very spiritual vibe there. I felt I was on a pilgrimage trip to the south. Elvis was my first idol. Totally relate to the song

[@senister14]

What about Nashville? Something spiritual been telling me to go there.

[@swisscheese412]

Nashville is amazing. There is music everywhere: It's intoxicating ​@@senister14

[@ryanmcniel4872]

Over 20 years later and still jamming this song

[@SammytheStampede]

Good music doesn't go out of style.

[@VincentZevecke]

Over 33 years for me. In 1991, I instantly love this song. When, I living in Phoenix, it reminds of home on Mississippi Gulf 😢

[@Amara2020HE]

1991 😊

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

20 whole years huh? Keep on keeping on then. Lmao

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

​@VincentZevecke it reminds me of that as well.

[@mobunagathevoiceofresistan801]

I needed this song today

[@adude394]

This is honestly one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@georgeclooney3481]

Agree with you wholeheartedly 💯

[@DebraSuttondls]

2022.

[@nealbenham3836]

@@DebraSuttondls sing it !!!

[@nealbenham3836]

Elvis Lives

[@kayshivers7567]

DITTO SHARE ALL THE TIME!!

[@jodie1831]

My future hubby showed me this song but this is the original I love it

[@allenjones7722]

Wasn't an Elvis fan but this tune has soul.

[@steveprefontaine5977]

What’s Elvis have to do with anything

[@xcviij7045]

@@steveprefontaine5977Way to tell us you didn't even listen to the song! 🤦‍♂️🤣 It's literally an entire verse spoken about Elvis.

[@שלומיכהן-מ8ה]

@@steveprefontaine5977 i hope youre joking, if not u didnt understand the song at all

[@Silverstreak7878]

@@steveprefontaine5977The song is about Elvis❤

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

Ok , lol and?

[@craigwilliams516]

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.

[@willsweat5108]

Thank's for sharing and somehow . . . I believe with all my heart that Mrs. Muriel has the voice of an angel and would make us all Christians even if only for one night!

[@datgrrl_official]

@Vanilla Nice "MA'AM I AM TONIGHT" IS THE LYRIC LINE - IT'S YOUR MIND THAT IS MAKING IT SUGGESTIVE...EEJIT GOBSHITE

[@fourleaf8055]

Really where? That is awesome this is one of my favorite songs ever

[@357jp357]

Incredible. Bless you and her.

[@piaz2023]

Wow! Your grandmother Muriel sounds like an amazing lady. “Muriel plays piano every Friday at the Hollywood.”

[@landraliebling5699]

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. 💙💙💙💙💙✝️

[@TarkMcCoy]

He loves you, too!

[@craigkelly4278]

Sorry for your loss you can bet he is singing too

[@nicholasrogerio1715]

Q

[@KAISERDJG]

I'm not religious at all, but bless you he is right there remembering you too

[@jasonlockhartsr4415]

Most excellent! Treasure that memory of your family and keep it with you forever.

[@laurensears2309]

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.

[@anonymouszero9422]

I'll always say prayer for you and your family. Lot of great people in the world. You one of them. 💓

[@runrig63]

LaurenSears, I loved the 3 years my Navy family lived in Millington, Tennessee in the early 70’s

[@MrsCasa]

So true. I'm a Memphian as well, and am sad as to what home is becoming.

[@steveparker2704]

The Lord loves you young lady!

[@grahamhoward3100]

Of course my babe, keep safe.its a weird world ,I know x

[@EvonRomano-ge2og]

“tell me are you a Christian child and I said….maam I am tonight” ! I never tire of that line

[@agedfan]

...and traveling in the cattle car... this is the answer. "Do I really feel the way I feel?"

[@sethputnamsghost]

Amazing line.👍

[@Cline3911]

It's a great line, because he's Jewish.

[@mammybelle7302]

Only for one night 😂

[@EvonRomano-ge2og]

@@mammybelle7302 He doesn’t say “only” 💕

[@debbiebeatty8449]

This is one of the most perfect songs ever recorded. The piano, the voice, the timing, the lyrics all come together to create this few minutes of heaven. Thank you for writing and recording this. It moves me every time I hear it.

[@marlapressler8113]

Well said. Perfection. :)

[@williamjones6088]

Couldn't agree with you more... one of my all time favorites... really moves me.

[@AntiOnus]

I can´t sing but when playing singstar I nail this one, amazing song!

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

I play this everytime I visit Memphis or got Memphis on my mind

[@bobdriver7923]

I have to listen to this song at least every other week. I love everything about this song and I love how handsome Mark is.! This might come up as my husband's message but it's not it's his wife!:-)

[@idanwillenchik3050]

I was 17 in 1991 and I immediately felt a deep connection to this song.I'm 47 now and the connection is still there.

[@jeffmills3544]

Me too. Final year high school. First love.. 30 yrs on. Single... Missing my daughters. Missing someone who may be

[@bonran]

Same here He was good then........he is great now.

[@QueenBee-dt8od]

I was 17 also..love this song...such great memories 🙂🙂🙂

[@michaelakindley9644]

Played it for my kids and turned my grandsons onto it a few years ago it’s still one of my favorites

[@littlemisss74]

Me too

[@english791]

The line, "tell me are you a Christian child, Ma'm I am tonight" always sends tingles through me

[@jamiem2023]

What is the actual meaning behind; “ma’am I am tonight”

[@MartinJSUK]

@@jamiem2023 Cohn is actually Jewish (as his surname implies), but in that moment he felt that connection with Gospel music that he was searching for. Contrast with "I'm as blue as a boy can be" in the first verse. Also note that he lost his mother when he was very young, so there may have been a maternal connection of sorts there as well.

[@healthcarethoughtleadership]

One hit wonder or not... this song is incredible. I had forgotten how perfect it was .

[@bubot17]

It's a masterpiece

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some WALKING IN MEMPHIS fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performance of the song in tribute to one of the great American standards of the late 20th century. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

[@tjkerr73]

God damn right.

[@DawnKemp-jd9xx]

He did win a Best New Artist Grammy in 1992!!!

[@paddy.7784]

No way is Marc Cohn a ' One hit Wonder ' So called ' Hits ' mean sweet FA, when you can play and sing like this. Genius doesn't equal record sales.

[@binder38us]

Are you a Christian child? Ma'am I am tonight.. That line is so beautiful and deep.

[@ellenmillman9790]

I love that line too

[@binder38us]

@@ellenmillman9790 do you sing those lines louder

[@AdenRush]

Nah, ghost of Elvis is the best

[@GameChanger597]

'You got a prayer in Memphis' is the best part👼

[@MrSaemisch]

He's actually Jewish lol!

[@andywilliamsflorida]

"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.

[@elianacarvalhok1593]

Sure!

[@FSUBrando]

100% break down every time at the same part

[@albi7110]

Whole song reminds me of when music was good. Glad i was born in the 80s

[@danivansuperstar]

@@albi7110 same. It resonates in a way, right? How can someone write such a simple line that so many people can relate to and/or FEEL. Love it.

[@lilybaide2239]

beautifull song

[@peterjacobsen140]

I am a 78 year old Australian and I think that song is one of the best ever recorded, brings back great memories of our time in that wonderful city!

[@vijayvamsavardhana2154]

30 year old South Asian here. Can't agree more. This is so beautiful

[@maaximus1]

True true :) but i also like to listen to the Cher version, I am a 35-year-old Pole :) Greetings to You all

[@pawsndclawz]

Aussie too.. and you are so right!

[@squ1dd13]

2 year old north Antarctican here. this really is a fantastic song.

[@lauramorton6715]

31 and irish and a great tune that listened to for many years and will continue 2 ❤😊

[@carlmcilvain851]

One of the most heartfelt songs ever.

[@59771006]

Cohn has said that "Walking in Memphis" is "100 percent autobiographical". He has described it as a song about "a Jewish gospel-music-lover", and added that "the song is about more than just a place; it's about a kind of spiritual awakening, one of those trips where you're different when you leave. He was inspired to write "Walking in Memphis" by a 1985 visit to the Memphis, Tennessee area. At the time, he was working as a session singer in New York City while pursuing a recording contract. In 2014, he recalled: One night while listening to all of my demos, I came to the realization that I shouldn't be signed, because I didn't have any great songs yet... I was 28 years old and not in love with my songs. James Taylor had written 'Fire and Rain' when he was 18, and Jackson Browne wrote 'These Days' when he was only 17. I thought: 'I'm already ten years older than these geniuses. It's never going to happen for me.' So it was a pretty desperate time, and I went to Memphis with that struggle at the forefront of my mind. Cohn made his first excursion to Memphis after reading an interview with James Taylor in which Taylor stated he overcame writer's block by going to a place he had never been. Emulating Taylor, Cohn chose Memphis as his destination. Cohn states that a friend told him that "there were two things in particular that I had to do [in Memphis], things that would forever change me. They later became the centerpieces of 'Walking in Memphis'." Cohn added: The first thing was go to the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church on a Sunday morning to hear the Reverend Al Green preach ... I [soon] had chills running up and down my spine. The service was so deeply moving that I found myself with sweat running down my face and tears in my eyes, totally enveloped by everything I was seeing and hearing. There was something incredibly powerful about Al Green's voice in that context. Even after three hours of continuous singing, his voice only got stronger and his band only got better. I sat there crying in the church, aware of the irony of how I used to cry in Synagogue in Cleveland as a kid - but because I wanted to get the heck out of there! Al Green's service was one of the great experiences of my life." The second piece of advice was that Cohn visit the Hollywood Café in Robinsonville, Mississippi (35 miles south of Memphis) to see Muriel Davis Wilkins, a retired schoolteacher who performed at the cafe on Friday nights. Cohn remembered: When I arrived, Muriel, who ... was in her 60s, was onstage playing a beat-up old upright piano and singing gospel standards ... I felt an immediate connection to her voice, her spirit, her face, and her smile. I was totally transfixed by her music. While many of the patrons were busy eating and not paying close attention to Muriel, I couldn't take my eyes off her. During her breaks, the two of us would talk. Muriel asked me why I was there, and I told her I was a songwriter trying to find inspiration. I also told her a little bit about my childhood - how when I was two and a half years old, my mom had passed away very unexpectedly, and about ten years later, my dad had passed away and I'd been raised by a stepmother. My mother's death was a central event in my life, and I'd been writing a lot about it over the years, both in songs and in journals. I think a part of me felt stuck in time, like I'd never quite been able to work through that loss... By midnight, the Hollywood was still packed, and Muriel asked me to join her onstage. We soon realized that there wasn't a song in the universe that both of us knew in common. A quick thinker, Muriel started feeding me lyrics to gospel songs so that I could catch up in time to sing somewhat in rhythm with her and make up my own version of the melody. Some songs I was vaguely familiar with, and some I didn't know at all. The very last song we sang together that night was 'Amazing Grace'. After we finished and people were applauding, Muriel leaned over and whispered in my ear: 'Child, you can let go now.' It was an incredibly maternal thing for her to say to me. Just like sitting in Reverend Al Green's church, I was again transformed. It was almost as if my mother was whispering in my ear. From the time I left Memphis and went back home to New York City, I knew I had a song in me about my experience there."

[@0906blue]

Memphis is in the bible belt and you sure can feel it there. You feel Gods presence. I like Graceland, Beale Street, civil rights museum. When I had money I stayed in a nice place. When I was broke I stayed in a $35 a night place and it was clean. All the little mom and pop places to eat that are cheap as fast food.

[@kefalos7134]

How is this not the top comment.

[@RareGem369]

BEAUTIFUL! 🙌🏽💜

[@59771006]

Dugie Doogs I’ll let you in on a little secret you can actually thank Wikipedia I copied and pasted the whole thing from Wikipedia

[@nicolaslacoste2368]

No one read this.

[@marcvandenakker8475]

I grew up listening to 80's metal. I'm not sure how I came about listening to this song, but man this song is perfect from start to finish. I can listen to it over and over again.

[@jamesgannon6192]

It’s got Heart and Soul ❤️. Can’t beat that ❤️❤️

[@AndreaNicole-fx4nz]

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

[@YaLittleFriend]

Literal chills on that line!❤

[@DennetteLivingston]

Amen

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

My fav part of the song

[@williaminza3676]

Agreed and the other was when he replied, Mam I am tonight!

[@EnmaCMejia]

Another too”yess I’m tonight”

[@helenk4357]

Evokes the feeling of walking in Memphis with the ghost of Elvis so that those of us far away can feel the way we feel is real

[@sharonwagner3108]

I lovevthis song hope the sing a rvis still either us..Go's bless his music

[@sharonwagner3108]

The singer oops

[@xyz43210]

The Hammond organ glissando just kills it for me. Marc Cohn wrote and sang this truly great song. The lines about Elvis are heart wrenching.

[@YaLittleFriend]

Absolutely. As a southern black woman whose uncle is a gospel singer , that organ music has ushered me thru life and hopefully my passing ❤

[@GeorgetteBu]

I am a Black Female musician of over 50 years. Started when I was 10 years old. We had to learn how to read and write music back in the days of becoming a musician. Today it's different. You can take someone else's music and use it for your own creation. BUT I pulled the music to this composition and found that after all the years of music that I have under the belt that THIS song made me reconstruct how I count from one to four. lol This is hands DOWN quality music. For any musicians reading this, this song does not start saying "one" as the first beat. The first beat is on "2" as the first beat. Yes Marc Cohn flipped the normal count of 1,2,3,4, to and 1, and 2, and 3, and 4. Great Composition.

[@bobalexander2877]

I'm not much of a musician as my instrument is just my voice in the church choir, where I try real hard just to keep up with those who are. I'm curious, what do you think the time signature is for this song?

[@bobalexander2877]

P.S. Is "Reverend Green" referring to Al Green?

[@jonathanmayes1603]

He is

[@kevinchandler179]

I am not a musician, but I can sing 🎶 like a mother fucker, literally!!! Sorry, about my language, but tell me our you a Christian, because mam I am tonight!!!!!!

[@mmaphilosophy]

Why did you have to mention the fact you were a black female ? Smh

[@markmike7933]

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 :)

[@jimmoliterni4195]

You hit the nail right on the head, man!

[@vickie6662]

💘

[@James-if3kc]

Screw jews.

[@pamressler2058]

My favorite too

[@LukeSkywalker-io2bh]

Which holiday, The Nakba celebration? Yeah, lovely people and traditions.

[@HishamElfiki]

One of the most beautiful songs Music that speaks to the soul Cheers

[@Malak-ok7kg]

What's Wilder's excuse going to be this TIME?? THE GYPSY KING BABY!!!

[@raybanvleet]

What a good fight. Almost cleaned up 2500 if fury stayed down for the count

[@valentinpons9191]

LETS GOOO

[@mosval8985]

Walkin in Vegas!!! Hahaha

[@brandonturner8117]

Yeah it’s great to see our only American champ in the last 20 years get destroyed. Let’s celebrate it. And you wonder why our country is going to shit

[@raybanvleet]

@@brandonturner8117 go to work or something

[@barakah856]

This is one of the best songs ever written and recorded. Truly amazing.

[@angham3829]

🎶 Hallelujah♥️☝️❤️👑❤️✝️❤️ To God be the Glory ❤️

[@dylanbarry3837]

Definitely.

[@17njohns]

My all time favorite

[@mmccutchmc45]

I truly believe this is one of the most amazing, haunting and beautiful lyrical verses ever written.... "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 'round his tomb There's a pretty little thing Waiting for the King Down in the Jungle Room"... God Bless Marc Cohn...

[@daisy-ellis-14]

I absolutely love those lyrics I was searching the comments looking for someone who appreciates them as much as me. Glad I found someone.

[@DeDona1]

Beautiful lyrics. Soul touching

[@anitastodolak9882]

My favorite part of the song as well. Mega ELVIS FAN SINCE THE AGE OF 12! AWESOME SONG!

[@sergekeller8165]

Thanks

[@sergekeller8165]

@@daisy-ellis-14 Me tooo Daisy. Im Sergey from Russia. Love this song forever. It's like i was in Memphis hahaha,but i don't. Thanks again. Trully yours Sergey Keller

[@gremik6246]

Marc Cohn, спасибо тебе большое. Я услышал случайно у Шер твою песню, но это твоя песня. Beautiful song .

[@madgemaiden8014]

Very underrated song and singer what a awesome voice xxx

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some fans of late 80s/early 90s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WALKING IN MEMPHIS by Marc Cohn and PRAYING FOR TIME by George Michael on my YT channel in tribute to 2 great standards of the era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@GundamGokuTV]

To be fair he did win a Grammy, for all that's worth lol

[@christopherhorr7352]

Elvis Presley would be proud of him for writing this song!😇🌹♥️

[@harryjones8843]

How is this underrated? It's always been big and still gets regular air time.. Atleast in the UK

[@jamesdelana9974]

​@@harryjones8843 mj

[@alexmartin6872]

This was my dad’s favorite song. He helped create this when he was working with Cohn at the William Morris Agency. Today is his birthday, but sadly he passed away 10 years ago when I was 12. I give this a listen throughout the year to just remember the man he was. Thank you Mr. Cohn.

[@clairemckenna4445]

Wow, what a great connection to this lovely song!

[@Wolf-zj4zw]

What a great story @Alex Martin. Sorry for the loss of dad. I live here in Memphis and love this song.

[@rveralice567]

What was your dad's contribution? He isn't listed as a songwriter or producer.

[@alexmartin6872]

Anna Belle he was working with Cohn in the studio with melodies. I do not know if he would even be credited for being just a voice in the room. He was always in awe of the wordplay in this song and was proud to help with the production aspect.

[@PradeepMenon666]

Alex Martin I’ve been on a bunch of albums but never got a mention in the credits. Just the way the industry works. I worked as an engineer

[@startfirevsofevil8877]

I am an African American, fell in love with this song so many years ago: I have walked in Memphis, many times. My sister is still there. This song always touches my heart and soul!. I brought the original album when it first came out. It always uplifts me. I knew he was singing about Elvis and the Reverend Al Green when I first heard it; Thank you for this song . Lee Linc Stallings, Published Poet, East Saint Louis, IL.

[@mirage4456]

Al was known as hot grits Green, because his girlfriend throw hot grits on him when they were in a big fight.

[@mikef5659]

There is no such thing as African American. You are either African OR American. A very old, very wise black man told me that long ago.

[@jesseberg3271]

When it's done right, music can be shared in beautiful, wonderful ways. When the goal isn't to appropriate, nor to build oneself up, but to participate, to partake, to enjoy, and to share, great things can happen.

[@ajs41]

@@mikef5659 You could say a person is either African or European. What used to be known as Native Americans are the native people of America.

[@spana123321]

Andy JS what was America called before it was ‘discovered’ by Europeans?

[@peterwest3204]

this song is a masterpiece. this is the signature song for mark cohn, and god put him on this earth to sing this song.

[@lewisbrooks6382]

yeah he put Meriam on this earth as well.If she had not ask the question l'm sure we would not be having this conversation.

[@UMHurricanes05]

Amen Peter !

[@shiraflax5876]

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!

[@jamieminsky9436]

Wow! Lucky you!!!! 😀👍🙏😘

[@janegritting318]

Where did you see him dear friend

[@terencemccarthy3744]

AARP holding concerts? He wobble or roll up ? Soon to be Old folks need to know.....

[@BigDanOz]

You are blessed by his music and your souls reaction to that also 🙏

[@Memphricans]

So jealous

[@vincentditello4358]

Absolutely singing from his soul... You can't fake this sound

[@forced2induce]

“She said, tell me are you a Christian child?and I said...MAM I AM TONIGHT!!” Chills every time I hear that line. Was 13yo when this song came out. I’m not Christian, but I love the message that we can all break from our norm and respect other religions and cultures and music is the glue to put all that beauty together 🖤

[@DarhaLB]

Uhhhh That’s not what It meant honey. He meant he’d be anything she wanted him to be for that night. So he could have her for the night

[@stormwatcher1299]

Don’t listen to that other comment. You’re right. That part gives me chills too

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

@@DarhaLB Nonsense -- sadly you're missing the entire story of the song if you think that. Muriel was a gospel singer and he (Marc) sang Amazing Grace with her. If you've never heard live gospel music, then you won't be aware of the intense vibe -- even a Jew in the room would 'be a Christian' for the night. Muriel Wilkins and Marc Cohn actually became friends after performing together and she later attended his wedding. Please think for yourself, do your own research, and stop repeating whatever moronically shallow ideas you hear in the youtube comment section. My god, you literally thought it was a sex lyric.

[@erikjleiken]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 correct! This is the true story 100%! Just a little of his sense of humor as well!

[@speebles1461]

Same. Same.

[@bodofrohlich3265]

this song is SO good, since 91 and forever

[@silviageorge7600]

This man feels the song...

[@samanthamarella1]

That "ma'am I am tonight" hits every time.

[@ffokcuf2039]

Not a religious man by any means but that gets my spirit jolted

[@sylph8005]

That line is particularly great because Cohn is Jewish

[@chrismadsen6643]

Great line, waters my eyes every time.

[@jamieminsky9436]

I agree and what a great line. Very happy, personally that you “ get it..”. Blessings to you.

[@jamieminsky9436]

I feel the same..what a perfectly created line..Phrase! It hits me in my soul…☮️☮️☮️😂😘

[@Dusyanya]

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.

[@kimberlymidiri6361]

Yes 💯💯

[@Finnegan1018]

On repeat!

[@Ignaz1894]

I hope so he wrote it, not so say it couldn't be sung by others, but what's the point..

[@germanshepherd5314]

He wrote it and this is the original. This is not a rendition, the other versions are.

[@bingovegas4867]

Yes it's the best but Cher did a great job also. Two different singers, two versions...that's music.

[@noahpeterson8559]

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 :)

[@augusto3271]

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[@ritajayne]

Amen! Faith will get you thru.

[@milchkanne21]

You will see her again... All the best!

[@bluethunder90]

This is one of those tunes that makes you feel some kind of way. You can't be unhappy listening to this song.

[@decimated550]

It's kind of like down in Watertown that song

[@martinconde9537]

So true it touches something inside of you , just thinking about elvis

[@clockworkarms3258]

I don't know why, but this song always brings a tear to my eye. It's just beautiful!

[@davidrogers6287]

Because it is honest.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

You should learn how to recognize a masterpiece, when you encounter one. Put this idea in the back of your mind. Why? Because it's cheaper to make a list of them, than to own them. It's a good hobby, for the observant mind, who can appreciate things outside of the Mind Control Machine bubble.

[@angham3829]

Philippians 2:10-11 New King James Version 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

[@annapaulineslusherbabb6504]

Me too I had forgotten it until all the things brot up when the Elvis movie came out. Great song His voice is beautiful

[@angham3829]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:36

[@TK_197]

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

[@Noguffhoss]

That’s super dope. I think back in the day they would have played it more there but amazing that it’s reached so far and y’all rock with it

[@angelface9616]

Awesome!!

[@martinkirugi254]

I live in Nairobi and I can't go a day without listening to this masterpiece.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@elizanzioki4738]

I am a Kenyan too and I agree, we know the lyrics word by word. Much live from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@jacoblynam923]

You’re people are so beautiful! Africa is said to be the birthplace of humanity :)

[@randydinin8595]

As a former resident of Memphis, Tennessee from August 4, 1989 to February 1, 1993, listening to this song reminds me how much I miss walking in Memphis!

[@maxthrottle4072]

Amazing how a song can invoke such memories and feeling. Memphis was a hub for Northwest airlines, as a pilot for their commuter i spent 5 years flying in and out of Memphis and all the small cities across the Delta. Would fly into Greenville ,Mississippi and call our orders ahead to the catfish lady. A black woman who had a little restaurant in the airport. Been to Graceland, Sun Studios, Beale Street, seen the WC Handy statute.,BB Kings. The history and feeling was amazing. This song captures it all..

[@vincelong3132]

It's all still there, Max, just waiting.

[@GramCracker77]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@Luna-kb3sr]

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.

[@terencemccarthy3744]

Definitely a lyrical message needed to be heard. "Are you a Christian child... and I said I am....

[@hannahrozenberg3411]

@@terencemccarthy3744 he’s Jewish. He’s a very soulful guy.

[@hannahrozenberg3411]

I saw he noted that Walking in Memphis is about a Jewish gospel music lover. He went to Memphis, and he fell in love with the music and it was like a spiritual awakening for him.

[@terencemccarthy3744]

Hanna, seems you lost the message Via the Lyrics & my comment posted. He's a Jew, appears you have a Jewish last name (via u tube profile) Me, I'm a "retired" catholic..... American, Irish heritage.....

[@ralleralle8620]

Black singers sounds so great!!!🥰❤

[@Classic_Re-creation]

I love reading comments on here that other people have written. It makes me feel like I'm sat talking to friends from all over the world that I've never met. people from all over the world sharing one common love for music

[@vincentselfe-louis6497]

I’m with you

[@kencollyercollarbone3003]

love your comments it feels like that agree

[@myengovender1318]

Great sentiment. Best wishes from South Africa 👍😬

[@afoxy2028]

Do they not annoy you? They are always shitty copy pastas, music comment sections suck

[@jp-mc2bp]

A love for great music is what we need. .Please heal us..Only.our God can save us.

[@okladoma9782]

Occasionally the stars align, and a song appears with all of the right ingredients. Right voice, right composition, right musicians. This song is and will always be on my top 10 playlist..

[@puffinbilly6826]

...it's like it's been around forever...

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some WALKING IN MEMPHIS fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performance of the song in tribute to one of the great American standards of the late 20th century. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

[@ramsayhofmeister]

Where do I listen? ​@@willritter4076

[@rayjay1901]

Love this song and both my wife and I have also walked in Memphis!

[@Mark_willcox]

The best voice ever … brings so many memories back … 2024 still here listening to this banger …….. 😢

[@sdlbsch]

I could have sworn this song was before 1991. Darn, I'm getting old. Love this!

[@ZZMJo]

ahah welcome to the club!

[@James-if3kc]

Me too. I would have sworn it came out in the 80s.

[@abiv23]

My 80s pop mix is a lie! Could have sworn this was an 80s song

[@ljustfarted]

yea you getting old af

[@saraskaggs8920]

Saying goodbye to a co-worker today. She loved Elvis and this song always reminds me of her. RIP Betty and prayers for your kids and grand kids.

[@krissy7342]

Prayers 🙏🏼

[@cowboyjacobz4919]

Sorry please,may she rip,,ooh my God

[@jp-mc2bp]

May this music remember a friend. I love this song. Please find peace in this age of hate. Only lo

[@jp-mc2bp]

Hope you get this

[@patrickoconnor9700]

Sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@itaahoe]

"Tell me are you a christian, child?, and i said mam I am tonight." I am in no way a religious person, but that line always gets me

[@Billb75]

You don't have to follow a religion to be a religious person.... If you know what I mean......

[@ljustfarted]

bro we dont care 💀🙏

[@raygalles2517]

Remember, no atheists in foxholes.

[@colinscholl9495]

Amazing how inspiration can strike to write a masterpiece.

[@martinjames6431]

He was trying to write his masterpiece, he was insecure James Taylor had done it when he was younger than he was. I would say he carried it off!

[@josephjuma3686]

February 2024 listening to one of the greatest hits of all time.

[@tjkerr73]

March 2024.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Friends in the day. Thought of converting. He did, too.❤. Thanks!

[@tjkerr73]

Interesting.

[@jamesgannon6192]

Amen 🙏 ❤️

[@tjkerr73]

March 2024

[@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113]

There's something so spiritual about this song!

[@anitastodolak9882]

@Mychal Williams It really feels that way! I agree 100%! As people have commented so many times it is a masterpiece in my opinion

[@TodaysSpecialMinis]

never been an Elvis fan, but have ALWAYS been a huge fan of this song. I just love the picture he paints with his voice and the music - haunting, soulful, melancholy, sweet.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

It's an INSPIRED masterpiece. Think about what that means.

[@MLA56]

I'm a native of Memphis - born and raised. Left when I went in the Army and was gone for many years at the time this song came out. Naturally for that time, I'd been playing and singing on the side since 1962. I heard this song the first time when I was living in Europe.... it made me so homesick I moved back home within a month!

[@jasonhannon4735]

Not from your great nation, but have tremendous respect for those who serve.

[@ChrisSmith-yr5hg]

Thank you for serving

[@krissy7342]

Thank you, Sir, for your service 🇺🇸

[@dannybroughton908]

Where in Europe there's many countries come under Europe, or are you talking bollocks

[@TayT300]

@@dannybroughton908 Probably Germany

[@Sarah-kj6yg]

This song makes my heart happy

[@prahseguod]

Lived in Memphis 3 years in the 90s. Couldn't go 2 hours without hearing this on the radio. Good times!

[@reneap9049]

This one and “My Radio’s Picking Up FM 100”!!

[@janessacraig2409]

I have been soo depressed and I came across this gem and I feel l a million times better 💜

[@jamesaylmer7099]

me to what song

[@debbiejantzen9353]

I play this 10x in a row sometimes to feel better.

[@Undertaker67203]

“When you haven’t got a prayer, boy ya got a prayer in Memphis.” And it’s always right here. Got bless you.

[@emilykirkman8468]

The power of good music 🎶

[@themysteryfighter]

That's good. Happy that ur happy.

[@mikecohenmedia]

I woke up one day circa 2010 with this song in my head for some reason, hadn't heard it in years. Proceeded to listen to it over and over that day, never tiring of it. Happened again today out of the blue as it does from time to time. Never gets old, hope it never does!

[@RareGem369]

Classics don’t get old, they just get better with time! 💯🥰🙌🏽

[@jimstewart1584]

Well , I am from Memphis. What a place for a vacation. So many cool historic places. Try it some time !!!

[@martinjames6431]

Good food I bet

[@capt_bry]

Watching this after the SNL parody; They did it justice. Great song and Mark Cohn being in the SNL parody was the icing on the cake.

[@diannel6768]

Thank you SNL!!! This song comes on everyday at work, THE RIVER, CT

[@alexander_winston]

Walking in Staten Island…. Where your dreams go to die.

[@yorkiyorkxx]

@andy walking in Staten.. let's go get a beer

[@dinorossi6611]

me too

[@JohnSmith-dt2yb]

Same 😂😂

[@holycabrol5860]

Thanks to SNL for bringing me here. That "Walking in Staten" skit was hilarious. 😂

[@dbadagna]

Yes, the lyrics writers and video director deserve to be credited. SNL's music videos are almost always genius.

[@TiffiArtois]

Yes!!!!

[@TiffiArtois]

When he popped up in the video tho.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suzanneadamson1306]

@@TiffiArtois Right? Beautiful, talented man.

[@suzanneadamson1306]

@@dbadagna The Wells Fargo Wagon & Diner Lobster were stellar!

[@donnybun3120]

If you are listening to this in 2021, you are a living legend.

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Donny Bun I'm listening to it in 2020

[@Pavlovianmodel146]

Sweet, thanks!

[@ritahahahaaha]

😘😘😘

[@GintarasJ]

Yes!

[@scottmccauley6813]

Listen all the time

[@MrGkara]

The feeling gave by this song is just unbelievable. Every time I listen to it I fell holy spirit in me

[@tellywells6835]

This song gets right into your soul

[@antbutton7519]

Yes deep but powering😇

[@Zeldarw104]

Yes.😑🎵💯

[@exNZFS]

Agree totally brother!!😌

[@curtissharpe5775]

Hell yes it does!

[@chrissywangui3909]

Mine too

[@samsong24]

It's one of those songs that just makes you *feel* something. It's a legend wrapped-up in a beautiful melody. Ugh, I just love it.

[@MsSlmitchell]

Absolutely love this song 🎵 It's one of those magically well written songs that transports your mind to what he is singing about. You actually feel like you are there, walking, experiencing everything that is in the song. Well done Marc Cohn, you did a magnificent job. 😊

[@newday2637]

Great classic

[@maryannelempa7724]

One of my oldest friends passed the day after my last sibling’s memorial. Her daughter attached this, her favorite song. I played it through the whole house, thanks to my niece’s husband pulling out his JBL play box. I am grateful for this song, and for the young man who knew it was important for me to hear!

[@spideyweb5538]

He has such power and great voice. So invigorating.

[@sayro5298]

The power of music makes you miss a place you don't even know yet....

[@freedomworks3976]

Memphis is special

[@hillariamumbi5773]

I totally feel you

[@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087]

hahaha (from the area) and no one loves this song more than me, but stay the phuck out of memphis. Reverend green's prayers won't be enough protection.

[@lucyricardo3971]

Passive Aggressive Negotiator wow. Sounds dangerous!

[@larryborders3756]

It was enough when I was there!!

[@JuttaJansen]

Das Lied ist so klasse.

[@TonyGunn-x9t]

I agree. Want walking In Memphis

[@adamwilder7224]

This song will blow up now

[@cheesybellend6842]

Looool it’s been a classic since time you donut

[@adamwilder7224]

Classic since time. Now it’s brand new, thanks to Tyson.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

@@cheesybellend6842 I never heard it. My generation hasn't heard this masterpiece. This kind of song probably is on radio stations that play Oldies

[@mbradfield53]

@@kennymichaelalanya7134 im 26. Ive heard this before Fury

[@ameliavo6605]

U will blow up in a minute when I'm done with you

[@emmahall6875]

Been listening to this song since it first came out. Brilliant

[@ZZMJo]

Absolutely!

[@veryhappychappy12]

You are not alone and you are right. It is brilliant.

[@davidvarey5072]

Puff

[@jullyhalvy8978]

@@veryhappychappy120ol

[@crh6738]

In the middle of the pandemic, we had to make a quick trip from Texas to Kentucky to clear out my son's dorm room. Kentucky had finally opened up to out of state travel. We made the trip in three days. But at one point, we were driving back through Memphis and this song came on the radio. Honestly one of the most surreal moments I have ever had and one I promise you I will never forget. I was driving and crying, it was just such a beautiful song. Has always been one of my favorite songs.

[@FanishaMilton]

Lost two uncles three nephews my son my mom my stepdad doing Covid !!!this one is my song i listen to for comfort

[@patriciajrs46]

Wow! I am so sorry for your losses. May God richly bless your heart and soul.

[@trevorscott4145]

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

[@MikeBrown-td1ok]

Also sends shivers down my spine. Even before I knew what the song is about.

[@faithmapstone9982]

I agree, Wonderful Song 🎵 ❤ FMM

[@stephenhernandez4729]

*I AGREE 100%!* 😁😁😁😁😁😎😎😎😎😎😭😭😭😭😭✊✊✊✊✊

[@lisaslater5755]

Trevor I get the same thing you describe. The fact that his song includes Elvis ,well that's my favorite part in the song. Was a fan of The kings of course but afterHuge Elvis fan here after seeing the Baz Lurman Biopic and plan on visiting Memphis in November. Marc Cohen's song just makes me want November to hurry up and get here lol.

[@derilladustinsmith7433]

Amen I never cry but I cried first time I heard this wasn't impressed with the movie though!

[@DelMastro1984]

She said, Tell me, are you a Christian child? And I said Ma'am I am tonight. Instant hair raiser. Never fails. Thanks Mr. Cohn for this timeless wonder.

[@genebucci3752]

This is the one and only song that brings this old man to tears, every time I hear it. I don't know the reason why, but I'm not ashamed to show it. There's a force behind it, and I go with it.

[@tyraela115]

The force was/is strong with Marc Cohn. :)

[@gracelechuga400]

I fell in the tub a few months ago and in the emergency room as they stitched my scalp I sang this son at the top of my lungs as they stitched my head. It got me through.

[@teriakins5025]

This song has always grabbed my soul since I was little.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I'll tell you why... actually... you should learn to recognize a masterpiece when you see/hear one. That's a good hint. Look for more, and make a list.

[@deborahriley8136]

Something buried deep in your soul must have found a way to get around the tired old cliche that men don't cry. I'd say that makes you blessed -- a lot of men go to their graves without ever finding the one true thing that lets them cry without feeling ashamed.

[@KevinKane-y3k]

What a wonderful song this is . I love it more every time I hear it. Thank you Marc . ❤

[@MrMoisheLebowitz]

Holy gem of a song. It's hard to describe the emotions one feels when listening to this tune.

[@fredlawrence1923]

Tyson GOATED for this

[@johnny1978]

Fury's got excellent taste in music!

[@outlawgt3045]

Fury singing this song after beating Wilder will go down in history. That interview and fight will be watched 100 years from now

[@martinpazienza1816]

Johnny it's a great song listening now I'm glad you like it. Take care

[@martinpazienza1816]

Outlaw gt a great comment a great song. 63 years old love boxing. Man what a fight fury blew my mind singing this song. Outlaw take care

[@johnny1978]

@@martinpazienza1816 I'm 29 and it's because of Tyson I found this music. Any more great artists and songs you recommend I listen to? Really want to discover old music

[@martinpazienza1816]

Johnny credence Clearwater revival Traffic and blind faith. Buffalo Springfield James Taylor you know I'm sure. Quiet America horse with name good song. Seals and crafts. Diamond girl. Check out Dave Mason and Allman Brothers. Van Morrison sweet thing great thing. Blues is my thing stevie ray Vaughn. Johnny winter. Check out Johnny lang wander this world. Muddy waters. I hope this helped we could talk for days on music. Savoy brown he'll bound train. Hope this helps. Take care young fella!

[@darsceliadreger738]

Original. STill have this Boy on Tape mixed!! Love his voice forever 🤗❤️☺️❤️ mi

[@rngrscott]

Never been to Memphis, but this song makes me feel like I'm there

[@jeremystewert4303]

Describes the whole South. Nicest people. When I was growing up I would listen to my grandpa tell me about how different people are in the North and South and it couldn’t be more true. They would give anything they had if they even thought you needed it. I lived up North for 3 years and they are they are the rudest people. Maybe it was just the cold weather, IDK. Not overly smart either, common sense. They would make fun of my funny Arkansas accent. You talk funny! Well y’all’s a bunch of drunk Yankees that don’t know how to screw a light bulb in!

[@JT-lv2bb]

@@jeremystewert4303 Was pretty unnecessary tbh

[@soul2deep578]

I went to Memphis for the first time a few weeks ago and I was walking to Beale Street and this song popped in my head lol. I vaguely remember the lyrics, but when I listen to the song after years of not hearing it I understood the lyrics more. I didn’t know anything about Beale Street until we were there or Union Avenue. Our hotel was actually on Union Avenue. So now when I listen to the song it makes me feel like I’m there. I really like Memphis. The people were nice, lots of history, love BEALE ST . I wish I had time to check out more. Maybe one day I will return.

[@chrisnichols4478]

@@JT-lv2bb uh-oh, someone got triggered by the truth ❤️🤣

[@JT-lv2bb]

@@chrisnichols4478 Nah I‘m from Europe mate 🤣😘

[@heaven7251]

An absolute masterpiece

[@melvinknight4638]

Absolutely!

[@daniellilly7591]

I chose the same superlative: "Masterpiece".

[@michaelmorris2809]

Amen to that

[@stephenhernandez4729]

I AGREE 100%! 😎😎😎😎😎😁😁😁😁😁😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖

[@donnapersiani9466]

Can never get enough of this song. He does such a great job. Every word of this song just makes it so real.

[@timyumichuck9262]

It's a song you can sing along to and want to sing along with over and over because you just sing it at the top of your lungs because it mixes spirituality with nostalgia and culture

[@CaseyS9]

No one has mentioned his voice - which is amazing!!!

[@frankindia8886]

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

[@deborahriley8136]

If a giant hand reached down and wrung Memphis dry, this song would fill the glass.

[@jeffreywalls5584]

We truly need songs like this in this day and age. In times when we are so divided I feel so good just listening to a song that so express the soul of America. God bless

[@canny_linguist]

What a voice. Plus the arrangement is just gorgeous. Is Marc Cohn still alive?