Cohn has said the song isn't specifically about Elvis. The opening lyrics kind of explain his state of mind at the time. He traveled to Memphis as he was feeling a bit lost and frustrated with the music industry and stuck. The lyric "I've got a first class ticket but I'm as blue as a boy can be" says it all. His trip to Memphis was his attempt to find his way and I would say that it worked considering it resulted in his writing of this song. The story is true, right down to the woman named Muriel who played at The Hollywood. Memphis has an amazing musical history and this song touches on some of the greats. The first being WC Handy, the father of blues, Elvis of course and he refers to Reverend Green who would be the great Al Green. I think he chose a great place to re-center himself.
@willow08284 ай бұрын
You’ll have to react to a song called Black Velvet. It’s sung by Alannah Myles. It’s also a song that pays homage to Elvis in a real bluesy way. The official video will give you perspective.
@jackielouise75384 ай бұрын
Yes, I love that song and it's such a lovely tribute to Elvis.
@carriemichelle3224 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful tribute to our boy Elvis!! Always puts tears in my eyes. Alanna Myles sings a great bluesy tribute Black Velvet. You will Love her voice!!!!! Thank you for TCB ⚡👑❤
@burlatsdemontaigne6147Ай бұрын
It's not a tribute to Elvis. It's a tribute to Memphis.
@MaryJones-vo5nz4 ай бұрын
Great tune among the many tributes to Elvis. Another good one is "Black Velvet". There are many. The late Toby Keith said he hoped he would meet Elvis in heaven. Thanks
@user-vy6nc7yq3z4 ай бұрын
Love this song
@sandyczarnetzke7141Ай бұрын
Thanks for reacting to this fabulous song. I still remember when this song was released and hearing it for the first time. It continues to be on my playlists.❤
@willow08284 ай бұрын
You’re going to love this guy. I hope you do the official video. He’s talking about Elvis.
@marion_R4 ай бұрын
Beautiful song! Love it! Thank you!☀️💚
@debbyschultz17294 ай бұрын
Very Nice!, Thank you so very much, Sweety! 🎉🎉🎉
@xepshunalАй бұрын
The Jungle Room is a room in Graceland that has leopard print and other jungle type prints. Marc Cohn grew up with the Jewish faith- that’s why he was asked if was a Christian. This is a great one
@mariannegoldweber15773 ай бұрын
Mark Cohen had an inspirational block in his music and went to Memphis to get inspired. Every reference he makes is historical in Memphis. When he talks about Reverend green... He's talking about Al Green the r&b blues jazz musician who is now a minister and has a church in Memphis. It's somewhere you have to go on a Sunday for sure. What can 10 ft off of Beale..😊 the most famous street in Memphis where are all the music is... Sun records is a very famous studio where everybody recorded. And still does. Elvis built his house on Union avenue, which is not in the inner City of Memphis because growing up inpoverished in Mississippi cotton fields it was where he felt most at home. Graceland isn't a big palacial place like you would think...
@ricmotta24953 ай бұрын
That's the story behind the song. Now I won't have to post, thank you.
@jackielouise75384 ай бұрын
You should listen to the version of this done by Cher and watch the official video to it - she dresses a bit like Elvis in it 😊
@WoodsWoman8224 ай бұрын
This whole song is an O'd to Elvis his beginnings in Mississippi and the Delta Blues then the picture of Sun Records in Memphis where Elvis recorded his first record and Beale Street where Elvis hung out and Jammed with his Contemporaries, other Greats like BB King, Little Richard, James Brown, Big Mama Thornton and many others. Then His home Graceland where he is Burried etc. Please Do Black Velvet by Alannah Myles kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpy7f3ijqctsqs0si=pzSZ0G1IMzdMxT6J another Elvis Tribute Great Song.
@annmills31634 ай бұрын
Since his death, there’s been over 400 songs written about or mention Elvis ❤️
@Mariethename994 ай бұрын
Beautiful song, brings beautiful memories💕He's a great singer. There is a song by him called True Companion, i love that song. Can you react to it ❤
@lisazaccardimeunier83784 ай бұрын
Your voice is very soothing. You should start an ASMR channel!
@Mariethename994 ай бұрын
It is a tribute song for Elvis ❤
@jessmcafee2557Ай бұрын
It has a heavy Elvis element, but it's not a tribute song to him. The overall theme is Memphis and its culture, which includes several people.
@StevenHughes-hr5hp3 ай бұрын
From gospel to blues he was talking about so much more than Elvis.
@lynndavison58054 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Thanks. ❤
@shirley64014 ай бұрын
Thank you! Love this song 💕🌷
@joettacotter61834 ай бұрын
You need to listen to Black Velvet love that song ! 😊