Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis Reaction

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In this video, Adventures of TNT's Tasha, reacts to Marc Cohn's "Walking In Memphis".
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[@puffyd58]

FYI, the Rev. Green mentioned in the song refers to legendary blues/soul/gospel singer Al Green, who had a string of early. '70s hits including, "Take Me to the River," "Let's Stay Together," "I'm Still in Love with You," and others. He later started and was the pastor of a church in Memphis.

[@drollig7905]

Don't forget... "The Snake",,

[@puffyd58]

@@drollig7905 I think Al Wilson did "the Snake"

[@drollig7905]

@@puffyd58 Yah, still have the 45 of his song :)

[@vicfreeman]

Makes me wanna moannnn mmmmmmm - “The AL”

[@vicfreeman]

If you haven’t yet check out Al Green “Can’t Get Next To You” Live 1972 OH MAN

[@michaelevans1193]

W C Handy was the self-proclaimed “Father of the Blues”. He was a bandleader and song writer out of Memphis.

[@tashajackson]

Imma check him out thank you

[@jamalford6995]

Thank you bro

[@BooSargant]

I thought it was a company 😂 I'm from England and want walk in memphis

[@KanTexCali]

One of the most amazingly written and performed songs in my opinion. The "Jewish blues lover" quote is referring to himself, because he is Jewish, and he is a jazz and blues lover. He had hit a brick wall or writer's block so his producers told him to take a trip somewhere to see if he could get some inspiration. Fortunately he chose Memphis and after spending time there, he wrote not only this song but the entire album that it is on, with inspiration he received from his time in Memphis.

[@markmyers6472]

This song just FEELS like walking down Beale Street... the imagery is palpable...

[@757optim]

"Ma'am I am tonight". Music can move the soul.

[@user-sm1yd8ih2w]

I remember this when i was a kid. I believe he is singing about all the good music that came before us. Even Hank Williams senior was taught guitar by a delta blues player. The music is the spiritual awakening. Awesome. History is great. Love it and thank you.

[@1719456]

I love this song, always have. Not many react to it. You did a lovely job. It is more than just a song. It is a chronicle of a time in his life. His response of ''ma'am I am tonight'' is a Jewish boy having a brief ''come to Jesus'' moment. His voice is unique & soulful. He wrote a song about his yet unborn child, called, ''the things we've handed down''. It is a hidden gem.

[@robertlear2735]

He mentions being at Hollywood, which is the Hollywood Cafe. The Hollywood Café, both at this site and its original location in Hollywood, Mississippi, earned fame as a Delta dining institution but has also shared in the area’s musical history. Pianist Muriel Wilkins performed here for years, and she and the Hollywood were immortalized in the Marc Cohn hit song “Walking in Memphis.”

[@mikes_world]

Many people think it was a tribute to Elvis. Actually, Marc was experiencing writers block as well as other things going on in his life. So, he went down to Memphis and found inspiration through his experiences there and that included WC Handy (blues legend) as well as Elvis and others like Muriel who inspired him when he came in and played and sang many hymns with her. Lots of great inspiration for this song. It actually made him a big music star after writing this.

[@bossfan49]

One of the greatest songs of the 90s. Marc presents great visuals with his lyrics. Very emotionally and spiritually stirring song.

[@pattycarljackson]

Ever since I heard this as a kid Something about it makes me keep listening to it.

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

This is one of my favourite songs ever (I'm 62) and not a week goes by 2hrn I don't listen to it. E. C. Handy is the self- proclaimed "Father Of The Blues" who first discovered The Blues in Tutwiler (sp) MS back 7b the early 1900s. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm a fan and new subscriber.

[@mikebarnett9012]

Good Day Tasha, great song and reaction. I love the lyric reactions! Marc really takes us on the Walk w/him. I feel like I am walking right beside him. Great Memphis/Southern cultural references in this song!

[@MagetaTheLionHeart]

As a personal favorite, and one of my favorite Karaoke songs, I have a history. My best friend had an unconventional wedding with no first dance at the reception. For the after party we went to our favorite Karaoke bar and I sung this tune. My buddy and his new wife got up and had their first dance to my singing, it was such a great honor and joy, literally the height for a performer.

[@mistymichelle9957]

That song has always given me chills! Thank you for the reaction! 💙 from Texas!

[@descendantoffools9767]

His song Walk Through The World was another hit for him.

[@lauriebutler4115]

Love this song by Marc Cohn......another favorite is his "Silver Thunderbird".....love for you to react to that one. This song is autobiographical.......Marc Cohn came to Memphis for some inspiration for his music - because Memphis is the home of the blues. YOu need to google Beale street, WC Handy, Al Green, etc......

[@LadyShar]

Love love love this song

[@samf.6298]

That was beautiful!!

[@ask_why000]

A ❤ song to Memphis.

[@donnierayburn6881]

W.C. Handy festival happens every year in Florence Alabama in July. Huge deal here in north Alabama. Plenty of videos on KZbin on this event.

[@TheColdrush22]

0:15 You said "doo doo." LOL. JK. Love you guys. Loved the reaction.

[@michaelarrowood4315]

I LOVE your honest reaction. Thanks.

[@redbladegaming420]

Love this song always reminds me of my mom. Love the reaction’s

[@bigjunk59]

Great reaction little lady! So much soul in him!

[@tashajackson]

😊 thank you

[@ericwilson2907]

Music always will ... always reveal a truth ...

[@michaelarrowood4315]

This one isn't country music at all... but it's all about the blues, and that's OK with me. :) A beautiful song that pays a touching tribute to Memphis, Tennessee as one of the many home of American blues music. W. C. Handy, Elvis Presley, Al Green, Beale Street, Sun Records, Muriel down at The Hollywood. It's a tribute that I would play if I could play or sing... I need to make a pilgrimage to Memphis one of these days, and walk 10 feet off of Beale. Love this song. Thank you for your reaction!

[@dannford-premiersothebysin9057]

Check out his song True Companion, that's such a beautiful song.

[@meandu1512]

W.C. Handy was an African American blues player

[@atuuschaaw]

I've been to every place in the video, including the Hollywood Cafe down by the casinos. Love this song. ♥

[@matthawkins8880]

Marc Cohn was having a problem writing so a friend said take a vacation. He went to Memphis and luckily this was the result.

[@davidcohen7146]

@Tasha- Walking In Memphis is one of my favorite songs ever. It doesn't hurt that he talks about my favorite artists ever Elvis. Two great country songs that you should react to is Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis and also Concrete Angel by Martina McBride.

[@ask_why000]

7:57 😂 I had to look him up, too.

[@jmiddleton7961]

I absolutely love your hair like that

[@rogerkelly7988]

New Orleans has Bourbon Street but Memphis has Beale Street and if you haven't been there you are missing out it's steeped in the blues from the delta of Mississippi and from even Chicago it's endless music from one end to the other

[@armywife1641]

Memphis has its problems like any other town but it really is a beautiful city.

[@charlesmcgowen7238]

Some songs are perfect. Nothing should be added or taken away.

[@GinMae]

Hey, Tasha! Love this song.. not "country" - in fact, the only "country" artists I like are the old/classic one.. but I'll get into those recommendations later.. anyway -- YES for this one!

[@STILL-KICKIN]

A song with similar feel is “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the range… I bet you will recognize it right away as it was sampled by another famous artist back in a 90’s. 😉

[@joshreed9660]

He basically had writers block and was down on his luck and went to Memphis and had a spiritual awakening

[@pamagnolia]

Awesome song!! Thanks Tasha! 😊💐

[@tashajackson]

Glad you enjoyed it Pa 😊

[@darcymiller9308]

Tasha, Cher actually did a cover to this song also. I think you will like her version.

[@mikebarnett9012]

You seem like you prefer the Cher version? If so did you hear the Cher version first?

[@dianefurlong2911]

Great song Tasha and I was about to type Church credits just as you said it. 😁

[@tashajackson]

Haha 😂😂😂

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Good soulful song. Great reaction Tasha. :)

[@tashajackson]

Thank you!

[@timothykelleher1876]

Listen to the whole album. Every song is great

[@bobthecone]

I used to drive up and back from Arlington, TX to Memphis, TN just to eat lunch. This is my favorite karaoke song. The key of "C" is extremely forgiving when you need to be dramatic.

[@wingriderful]

If you are interested in W C handy there is a good movie about him, "Saint Louis Blues." I loved the movie.

[@deltason5159]

Elvis grew up in Tupelo, MS.

[@robynmatheson7687]

I highly recommend that you react to a song of his that seems to get overlooked- “True Companion”. It’s a beautiful song, and would be perfect for a wedding or anniversary song. Great reaction.

[@skiyup3389]

Amazing Rhythm Aces. Third Rate Romance

[@LadyShar]

Great reaction Tasha!

[@tashajackson]

Thank you 😊

[@epona1969]

W. C. Handy is the name of an African American songwriter and blues player.

[@caseybhargraves3696]

Nice job!!

[@greglegakis4177]

I'd like to see both you and your husband react to Help Pour Out The Rain by Buddy Jewell. It will tug at your ❤️ in a good way.

[@jackthompson8179]

Outstanding ❤️

[@davemcbroom695]

He's preachn' to the choir.

[@buddystewart2020]

Sounds pretty good huh? He's got several nice tunes on that album. Silver Thunderbird is nice, my favorite track on that album is Dig Down Deep.

[@KarlBAndersen]

Your reaction was perfect......................."Wow".

[@tashajackson]

Thanks 😊

[@wesleylewis5008]

Go Dawgs

[@allenjones7722]

Catfish on the table...yum yum.

[@davemcbroom695]

Reverend Green is AL Green FYI

[@robertg7396]

Good morning Tasha. Happy Monday, and I hope you have a great week! 😃🤙

[@tashajackson]

Hey Robert!!!! Thank you for the good vibes 😎 I hope you have a great week too!

[@Code9]

Haha! The way that article was written made it seem like it was saying Marc Cohn loved Jewish gospel music. LOL That's hilarious. What it was intending to say was that Cohn was Jewish but he loved gospel music which, of course, is Christian music and has nothing to do with Jewish music of any kind, let alone the fact there is no genre of music called Jewish Gospel. Hence the line about the woman in the night club asking him if he was a Christian and he replied "I am tonight." Also, for those who don't know, the line "...with my feet 10 feet off of Beale" is a reference to the legendary Beale Street (known as "the Home of the Blues") in the predominantly Black neighborhood where Elvis used to hang out as a teenager, soaking up the Blues and Gospel music of the Black culture. Having grown up as one of the few White kids in his own economically depressed neighborhood, Beale Street and the music scene there at the time was where he felt most comfortable. That environment was the embodiment of the "feel" and the music that reached deep into Elvis as if it was part of his soul. The lyric about the "Jungle Room", by the way, is a reference to one of the rooms inside Elvis's mansion called "Graceland".

[@garymacmillan]

Mark Cohn as in pine cone Tasha.

[@timetravellingone]

Ok you've done this song check out Jude Cole "Baby it's tonight" "Time for letting go" "Houseful of reasons" a similar feel to this guys music edit: and add Grayson Hugh to that as well "Talk it over" "Bring it all back" "Blind to reason"

[@kenqb5450]

I have only heard the Lonestar version of this song, more country sounding, this version is more soulful.

[@hempchimp]

This version IS THE Original.

[@scottalex5218]

Have you listened to "you should be here" by Cole Swindell? Gets me right in the feels when I listen to it and makes me cry every time.

[@tashajackson]

No not yet… I gotta hydrate. So many crying songs lol

[@ericwilson2907]

When you have not a prayer ...

[@LadyShar]

Church credit!

[@tashajackson]

Yes 🙌🏾

[@greglegakis4177]

This is more Adult Contemporary than Country. Great song either way.

[@robertwatson2823]

Great reaction, but I know you ain't going to forget the hushpuppies.

[@kathyk5319]

You have lo listen to Cher cover this song. It's fire!

[@mikebarnett9012]

You seem like you would prefer the Cher version? If so, did you hear the Cher version first?

[@kathyk5319]

@@mikebarnett9012 No. I heard the Marc Cohen version first. He wrote it and I love his version. But I LOVE Cher's cover. "It's a Man's World" is my favorite Cher album, but it's often overlooked.

[@mikebarnett9012]

@@kathyk5319 O.K. you just disproved a theory I have that you generally like the version you hear 1st the best be it the cover or the original, anyway thanks for replying. Have a great day.

[@kathyk5319]

@@mikebarnett9012 There may be some validity to your theory, but there's always exceptions to every rule. You have a nice day also!

[@t.r.1708]

Hi! Ricky Skaggs!

[@LS-wn5cd]

Not really a country fan, about the only thing I'll listen too in that regard is Hank Williams, Jr. (from him you might try (Family Tradition), but since you're from Georgia if you're not familiar you might react to The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia from 1973 by Vicki Lawrence .... yes the actress.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

“Family Tradition” yes that’s a really good song.

[@charlescossitt2020]

Walking in Memphis good way to get robbed.

[@ghaeckel2684]

Not country. Awesome song.

[@albertwhitehead4849]

great talent but not country

[@meestersock]

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