Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis [REACTION]

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[@rickwelch8464]

"Ma'am I am tonight!" is my favorite line from any song ever.

[@brucejackson2157]

I am not religious, but the best line of this song, for me, is Muriel asking Marc if he is a Christian and he replies "Ma'am I am tonight".

[@lar5928]

The fact that Marc Cohn is Jewish makes the line that even better.

[@aldon1100]

I love that line.

[@williamburch6792]

Cant tell if i come here for the reactions or for that beautiful smile.

[@bobstacy4]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@touchstoneaf]

This song is one of those on the short list of the songs that invariably give me chills every time I hear it. The passion just absolutely wrecks me.

[@Karaokuma]

I am neither a Christian nor an Elvis fan, so the fact that I love this song says a lot.

[@paulonorato7501]

It rains all summer in the afternoons. Thunder and lightning. Horrible humid, sticky, lighting bugs. That's life in Memphis.

[@rogerfarley7823]

Beale Street is THE street in Memphis. Memphis is the home of Graceland, the old recording studios are now museums, have lunch at BB Kings and then ribs at Marlowes, by way of a pink cadillac ride from the hotel... the history of soul and blues music is a trip back in time.

[@SchwarzeWitwe2]

Lunch at Rendezvous, dinner at Corky's.

[@rca6576]

@@SchwarzeWitwe2 YES!!!!!!

[@RetSol61]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beale_Street

[@dryroastedpnutta6253]

Thanks i never knew what he was saying in that line.

[@jamesm9995]

@@SchwarzeWitwe2rendezvous is terrible

[@markburnham7512]

I don't know who dreamed up this "reaction" concept but I'm so glad they did. I really love a newer generation appreciating some great songs that may have been made before they were even born. Great music is timeless, and these reactions prove it. And these folks are open to experiencing it.

[@clarryhill]

This young woman is one of my favorites

[@piet72]

It could be so easy in the world of Marc Cohn.....❤❤❤

[@tedlytle790]

I have heard this song hundreds, maybe thousands of times in my lifetime. even as a former radio broadcaster. I LOVE IT. I have never seen the video. If I had, it wasn't memorable. Now I am older. To see the video and your reaction, and attention to details I had not considered before is like hearing it for the first time on a new level. Brilliant! You are my go to channel for reaction videos. - Peace and Thank you for bringing this classic to light all over again.

[@LogiForce86]

As a former radio broadcaster what's your opinion on "Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Who Loves You"? I think those are some sweet harmonies as well together with a voice as if Sylvester Stallone is singing, not to mention the drums percussion and bass line driving the song to the point you can't sit still. It's just one of those old early Disco era feel good songs.

[@tedlytle790]

@@LogiForce86 That is a great classic song! I was 11 years old when that song was released. Frankie Valli reminds me of my parents era in college in the 50's. That song was never in rotation at the stations I worked at in the 80's and 90's but that always takes me back to my childhood. Classic harmonies reminiscent of the 70's disco, Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gees kind of vibe when I was wearing silk shirts and puka shell necklace, like my older and much cooler Southern California cousin. That is a very specific sound to a carefree time in my life. As harmonies go that song is great. However my go to music for harmonies is CSN&(sometimes)Y. 'Helplessly Hoping' and 'Teach Your Children', as well as 'Seven Bridges Road' by the Eagles are my favorite harmonies that I did play a lot of.

[@marieantoinette1360]

Well said!

[@lesliesterling826]

i have heard this song hundreds of times as well. the piano gets me every time. That switch to the lower octave at the very end just grabs me some kind of way.

[@geekhan559]

A story within a song , that touches the soul of a person.

[@bgvan37]

Just love when youngins finally hear our music 🎶 😊

[@richardbishop8666]

Memphis is he home of the blues and Beale street is the house it lives in. Blues basketball and barbq. I got out of jail in 1991 at 4 am and caught the city bus home and told my dad I was going to Dallas. I have only been back to Memphis a couple of times but this song brings back great memories of a city that is a little rough but still such a great place. the good music and culture gives it a soul you can feel.

[@steve1964]

forgot this song, what a huge hit!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

This is my jam … I been a die hard Cohn head since the 90’s. Lashgo.

[@patriciaclowers3316]

I'm from Memphis and Beale St is where we party listening to the blues and rock

[@moanman1776]

One of the very best story-songs of the 90s! It's soulful even when Cohn's not trying so hard to be. #ElvisWouldLoveThis

[@jacksonwilliams8971]

As if his music made didn’t make him enough of a badass, man survived a gunshot to the head and he’s STILL pumping out greatness

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

Funny thing is he's from Cleveland and just went to Memphis one weekend when he had writer's block...

[@dorisryan1933]

The song was about Elvis Presley the song with dedicated to the king of rock and roll he recorded it soon after Elvis died 42 years ago

[@jacobsteele7138]

Haven't seen you for awhile. Certain girls have that smile with great teeth. Can't beat that. Just makes a man happy when they see a girl happy.

[@DG2244]

A timeless song, beautiful.

[@1bigrowdy]

Beale st is where all the Blues singers came to when they came up from the Delta.it is a huge tourist attraction now

[@dephii6908]

I still get goosebumps every single time I hear this song and I've heard it hundreds of times, at best. I love hearing it through fresh ears!! ♥

[@757optim]

This moved me.

[@MrBojangles110]

He has a kind of burly, soulful type of voice. Great melody as well, love it.

[@blinds46]

Sun Records is where Elvis and Jerry Lee and Johnny Cash cut their first records. I got to see it. They still have the original equipment and still record there. Reverand Green is Rev. Al Green. Check out Silver Thunderbird by Marc Cohn.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Have heard this song hundreds of times but never really listened to it til now. great song!

[@edwardsmith7088]

FYI, Marc won Best New Artist Grammy the year this song came out & notice the SUN Records passing shot......loved it in the 90's & it still blows me away!!

[@kevinlowe4845]

He was shot in his head, and he still sings this,great voice,kc

[@marisagettas]

This song used to be on heavy rotation on my bedroom boom box 🥰 Yup, I'm 47. Thanks for this walk back to my 20's 😘💜

[@ashleydixon4613]

I’m right there with ya (i’ll be 47 in May). As I said in an earlier comment, I live near Little Rock in central Arkansas, only 2 1/2 to 3 hrs from Memphis. Every time I go there, I have to play this song as I’m about to cross the bridge over the Mississippi River from Arkansas into downtown Memphis. And of course sing along with it at the top of my lungs!😆

[@ryankraus4475]

I don't have many, but I have a few fond memories of listening to this album while cooking dinner with my father. And how he would stop what he was doing, clap his hand together and yell "MAM I AM TONIGHT!"

[@larrywelch9738]

That's my favorite line in all of English literature.

[@jackieclapper2792]

Loved this song my whole life. His voice is just different from anyone else's. This song just makes you feel good. Love him, always have ❤❤❤!

[@paulbrown7374]

Beautiful

[@duanerowland2453]

When I was 13, my Father received the worn-out hulk of a 1958 Ford Thunderbird. Swore to me that it would one day be restored, and it would be mine to drive to Senior Prom. Well, it never was, and Dad still has it in the backyard to this day. I used to resent that a bit... but then I heard "Silver Thunderbird" by Marc Cohn. That song changed my outlook. Now, I don't begrudge Dad his dream car. Maybe he'll get around to it someday, but it's his dream. I should let him dream as much as he wants, because he won't always be around to do it.

[@jrm8899]

A lot of these "first time hearing" songs make me realize how beautiful a lot of these songs are and makes me appreciate them even more

[@tgriffin8179]

The piano sounds like a music box, his voice is so real and full of lived life. I love this song and this was a wonderful and honest reaction- thank you.

[@CaineDM1955]

@T.Griffin: Funny you should say 'music box', because the way he ended the song feels like a music box that's running on a clockwork spring, & it's winding down.

[@rashido_grey]

This song is literally the story of when he went to Memphis. Speaking with Reverend Green, playing piano with Muriel... all of it :)

[@rca6576]

I've been to that church and met Muriel! Memphis homegirl!

[@thecityman1910]

YES! Thanks for telling people that. Muriel was apparently a staple at that bar and famous there if no where else. I've heard mark speak of meeting her and how he felt honored and that he literally did tell her "I'm a Christian tonight" (simply meaning he wanted to honor her and be part of her world that night, not some kind of real conversion) even though he is Jewish and he said that line really made her happy so he used it in the song. And I agree---its one of the best in the song!

[@terminallumbago6465]

@@thecityman1910 He went back a year after his original visit and played the song for her (and she enjoyed being mentioned in it). Unfortunately, she passed away before the song was actually released.

[@thecityman1910]

@@terminallumbago6465 I had heard him speak of that in an interview! But I didn't know she died b4 the song came out and became a hit. That is a shame. I live in TN and have been to Memphis. My best trip was during college and we played this song 100 times on the way from Knoxville to Memphis! Ended up having one of the few one night stands of my life that night with a girl I met on Beal Street! Ah.....to be young again! Life was so good and carefree. ha

[@terminallumbago6465]

@@thecityman1910 It’s a shame that no recordings of her music exist. It’s clear she had a profound impact on him.

[@doughaviland1729]

One of my all time FAVORITES! I never did understand why he wasn't more of a success with his GORGEOUS smooth vocals!🙂 Thank you for sharing it!

[@CG-vn8iy]

I won't pretend I am familiar with his discography, but I imagine he did pretty well with this one. And it is a great song.

[@you2449]

Hard to follow up a masterpiece like this.

[@joesmith3098]

Hollywood is corrupt and if you don't sell out, sign your soul away and push agendas you get buried!

[@jamalford6995]

Straight facts bro!!

[@ROG958]

My absolute favorite song...Good call.

[@mikem957]

He said that the song was written after his visit to the city that it touched his soul.

[@garrybutler3553]

Gal , if you have not been on Beale St. in Memphis and listen to the music and just soak it all in..... Get there as quickly as you can !!

[@MarkFtz]

Beautiful ❤

[@jayshedden3202]

Awesome song sung by an awesome singer 😎👌

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Beale St. is downtown Memphis' entertainment district. If you're thinking of a trip to Memphis you might also like to hear "Calling Elvis" by Dire Straits and "Graceland" by Paul Simon.

[@elbruces]

"Going to Graceland" by the Dead Milkmen is another touching one.

[@jimdunagan4180]

Hell yah I love this song.

[@michaelarrowood4315]

I love this song, and your reaction. I think it would be wonderful to hear it again for the first time... Marc Cohn approaches Memphis' blues heritage like I probably will if I ever get there - my fee 10 feet off of Beale Street, where so much of the blues and rock history happened. I would be like a pilgrim. W. C. Handy, Elvis Presley, Al Green... the gospel night down at The Hollywood, Sun Records... all of it. Marc is an outsider - from Britain - paying tribute to the birthplace (one of the birthplaces) of the blues, and it's like magic. :)

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

I LOVE this song!!

[@brendaotoole4012]

True Companion by him is just beautiful!

[@billofalltrades2633]

Goosebumps every time I hear this song!

[@jayb7775]

I was about to go to sleep, but she's about to go walkin in Memphis...

[@lt.spears1889]

Beal St is where you’ll find the Blues, the literal Blues, music coming outa every crevice on that street

[@darbovision2672]

Cohn has an incredible voice. I love listening to him sing. A couple other songs on that album that I really enjoy are Silver Thunderbird and Ghost Train. The lyrics in Ghost Train strike a chord with me. Listen.

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

Silver Thunderbird yes!!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

For my money there's not a skippable song on that album.

[@THEC.O.VISIT.]

ohh snap, you hit on an absolute classic. This song got some soul like oooooooooo

[@paulteese4221]

Never heard Marc Cohn before. Nice artistry. Lyrics, voice, piano and visuals made a complete package. It was uplifting. Worked for me!

[@distant_sounds]

One of my favourite songs when I was growing up and will always be.

[@timlinamen]

I have to say how much I love the honest reactions that she provides. Always so heartfelt! Her voice and smile are so soothing and she is a pleasure to watch. What more could you ask for?

[@pamelaonduso9480]

Soulful voice coupled with gospel inspired lyrics ...awesome song

[@davidsanders5788]

If you travel to Memphis you’ll need to go a couple of hours NE to Nashville.

[@YellowstonesandFlies]

For reference, Rev Green refers to Al Green, who is a minister

[@joeseay2883]

Beale Street was the main attraction back in the day. Blues,Jazz,Rock&roll,Gospel, Country. I don't know anything about it now. Used to go through it a lot driving a big truck.

[@jnagarya519]

My, what a pretty lady!

[@johnrutherford2961]

Memphis is awesome!

[@jnagarya519]

I take "the pouring rain" to be a metaphor for mood.

[@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 on Beale street (historical blues playing strip) and found inspiration through his experiences there. These experiences included WC Handy (blues legend) as well as Elvis and others like Muriel who was an 85 year old teacher that inspired him when he came in and played and sang many hymns with her at the small byilding called "Hollywood" in Memphis. They sang many songs and she had to whisper to him the lyrics of the hyms. She then whispered to him and said he needed to go home and write what he was meant to write. Lots of great inspiration for this song. It actually made him a big music star after writing this.

[@jamesrobertson9582]

Just got up at 3:00 AM, fixed my coffee and got on here. What a beautiful way to wake up hearing such a song. Thank You for introducing it to me...

[@rakbhogal3293]

One of my favourites, good reaction.

[@stevenmix3723]

He's really great, I have not heard this in decades. He got shot in the head in a carjacking a dozen years ago, but survived.

[@neilperry2224]

Watch Professor of Rock for a breakdown of the song and how it came about. Awesome Muriel was a school teacher who sang Gospel songs and she said he would be fine and he sang her this song and she said it would be a hit and an inspiration for everyone.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox3986]

This song actually encouraged me to make the "pilgrimage" to Memphis and spend some time down Beale, the home of the Blues. I don't regret it. It was a blast.

[@tecolote59]

I think this is the first time I've watched this reaction video. And an odd thing happened. Odd, because I've seen Rogue's lovely smile many times. But this time, for some reason, I was taken back many years to Philadelphia, PA, when there was a lovely and awesome lady working in the XRAY department - and she had a smile like that. Lit up the whole floor, that smile did...and every guy I know found any excuse to visit the XRAY dept. Her name was Liz, and she was from Jamaica. That's like the smile I just saw from Rogue. Enchanting.

[@susanito3123]

I've also listened to this for decades and have never seen this video. I had no idea what this guy looked like. Amazing.

[@OronOfMontreal]

What an excellent album this is. The first single, "True Companion", will make you cry. Cohn is a really evocative lyricist.

[@ContrarianCorner]

So true! The whole album is rock solid.

[@mysticalmatt4130]

My sister suggested my fiancé and I have True Companion at our wedding. We loved it so much it was played as we walked into our reception. 29 years ago. Great song.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

One of my top 20 90’s albums.

[@george217]

"The things we've handed down" is another good one of his.

[@hondarue4758]

Thank you George, I just listened as I had not heard it before. It’s just beautiful.

[@_LVC]

One of my favorites 👍

[@Unitopia117]

I love that. "Man, you can't be hitting them notes and only hear then once." Now, that's truth.

[@gregorydiddley7290]

HAVE YOU HEARD Marc Cohn's "TRUE COMPANION"...? I sang it to my wife, Charmaine, as she came down the aisle. She was, The Love of My Life...

[@ryanflynn3861]

His song True Companion is one of the best love songs ever written.

[@RFWieder]

There's a version of this on youtube that has a monologue at the beginning that gives more context to the song.

[@victoriamoll690]

Marc needed Inspiration so he decided to go to Memphis for a little Elvis Inspiration. Looks like he found it ♥️. I believe he is Jewish so when Murial asked him if he was a Christian and he said I Feel Like One Tonight it was a Great Spiritual Feeling he was having. Memphis and Elvis with the gospel songs could make anyone feel that way ♥️. Muriel told him he was going to have a hit with his song. Unfortunately she passed away before the release of this song but I know she was Beaming from Heaven. I saw your expression when he mentioned Elvis’s Jungle Room. It’s a game room with a beautiful pool table and the walls are lined with Gold and Platinum Records. Very Posh and Elegant. I have been to Memphis twice and toured Graceland both times. It’s a Must on Your List When You Go There ♥️. Love Your Channel and Your Reactions ♥️

[@deborahbryan3639]

Great song that I had forgotten about. Thanks for bringing it back into my memory! I also have never been to Memphis, but from the song I gather that Marc went there to see Graceland and Elvis, but he experienced so much more. The good old soul food cooking and country folk singing in little neighborhood bars seemed to mean even more to him because that took up the biggest part of the song.

[@stevenroetzel4470]

"Soul Food" is what it is called in Chicago, in Memphis it's just called "Food". Just saying.

[@lamueljoseph1971]

She skip a in the song

[@1234uz]

As a 70 year Old who grew up playing music in 1960's I find your reactions very enjoyable and Fresh

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Wow, haven't heard this song in forever, though I remember hearing it all the time on the radio.

[@Mike_Webb78]

This is literally one of the best songs ever. Chills every time I hear it!

[@davidfellows2874]

First time I ever heard this song it blew me away! Been one of my favorite songs ever since!!! It's now a classic to me. Good job picking out all the great parts.

[@itsnotme9319]

Born raised in Memphis. It's our anthem

[@divindave6117]

Memphis is awesome place. Music everywhere and lot of the places there will literally give you chill bumps because of the musical history that happened there.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Now you KNOW, Ol' Steve is gonna come running to see a beautiful reactor reactin' to a beautiful song like this one 😉😊 !!! You know how to drag me back. Man, it is ALWAYS a pleasure sharing time with you 🌹 !!!

[@TheRedStateBlue]

Beale Street is the main restaurant/bar/entertainment part of Memphis. Fun time on a Saturday night.

[@southrnbygrace]

A couple of comments about the stuff in the song....WC Handy was a famous songwriter and musician who many call the Father of the Blues. He's mentioned in the first verse. Then when Marc sings about Rev Green, he's referring to Al Green, who is another famous R&B singer from back in the 70s. In the video you also have The Hollywood, which was an actual place if I remember correctly AND they show Sun Records, which is where Elvis and Carl Perkins and whole slew of people recorded back in the day. Lots of little things about the city. I'm not from Memphis, but both of my sons were born there and I grew to really love the city while we lived there. PLUS they have the best BBQ on the planet!! This song always takes me back to those wonderful years we spent in Memphis.

[@MrPhife333]

Absolutely beautiful. So was the song and the reaction.

[@MrAlanfalk73]

Great tribute to Memphis influence on music in general, and Elvis in particular.

[@jeffreyclaypool3103]

I’ve been walking in Memphis. For a blues lover like me, Beale Street is as close to heaven on earth as you can get.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

'She's Becoming Gold' is an all timer gorgeous by Marc Cohn .

[@michaelgrillo4333]

Marc Cohn is an excellent signer song writer and play the piano very well. His words are extremely descriptive and send a strong messages. Enjoy his music plenty to listen to.

[@brianpowell6058]

In the video there is a shot of a small store with the word SUN on it. That is the famous SUN recording studio where Elvis and many others made their first records.

[@larrymartin883]

Marc Cohn's life journey before becoming a successful artist/songwriter. All the names he mentioned in the song are real people he met (with exception of Elvis) during this journey. There is a youtube video where he talks about that journey.

[@chrischristie4563]

My daughter and I went on a girl's trip to Tennesse, and of course in Memphis we had this song on a loop and went to see all the landmarks mentioned. Then we went to Nashville and on to Pidgeon Forge. Tennesse is a place I never thought I'd love.

[@pamagnolia]

Wow!! Great song!! Love his voice!! Great reaction as usual Rxyce! 😊🌸🌸🌸

[@sarahkovacs5352]

A few years ago my daughter and i were in memphis at st jude for her to recieve cancer treatments. My fiancee couldnt come with us, but he recorded this song for us to let us know he was with us. This song has been so special to both my daughter and i since then.

[@kirkdarling4120]

A proper tour of Memphis is certainly worthwhile for someone interested in the history of blues, soul, and rock & role. Memphis is the motherland for the recording studios that carried that music to the world, and then this song will mean so much more.

[@smoothpony05]

One of my all time favorite songs!!!