I GOT CHILLS!! Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis REACTION/REVIEW

[@deboramartinez6281]

the line you like about being a Christian tonight, ma'am is because I'm pretty sure Marc Cohn is Jewish. Reverend Green is in reference to Al Green, a truly great singer who is now a minister. Great song!

[@larryg7126]

Marc is definitely Jewish and didn't know a number of the christian songs but he got into it. When they finished Muriel said you can go write your songs now. He when to Memphis because he had writers block and thought Memphis might get his muse back, boy did it, he wrote this song and many others. There is a live KZbin video where he tells this story before playing the song, this though is the better version as it is the studio version.

[@ronparsons8786]

I'm an atheist but when he sings Ma'am I am Tonight I get the chills every damn time This is just a beautiful song

[@cydrych]

Same.

[@johnporter5528]

Absolutely me too 👍👍

[@runsayn]

For that second, we ARE all Christians. (Just like when Journey comes on - we ARE all that small town girl, living in a lonely world!

[@marvinbone1379]

Ron, as an atheist...things like this, also confuse me. I find my car keys after a frantic 3-hour search.....and babbling thanks to a forgotten, still-ingrained-in-my-psyche-kinda, entity. [Christopher Hitchens, upon being offered last rites at dying : 'oh. no thank you. though, very kindly of you. But, no thank you.']

[@JedemPoKucama]

Maybe it could be a sign..

[@pluckinmageetar]

Grammy winner and well deserved. One of the best written songs eva.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

Reverend green is R&B singer Al Green. His church is in Memphis. Sunday service is a treat Reverend green will be glad to see you when you haven't got a prayer

[@hongfang2508]

Beale Street was a place where Mississippi blues men could test their craft in a city. The street had performance bars and a diverse night life. The street was located in an African American part of a segregated Memphis in those days. Blues singers went north to Beale or south to New Orleans, the nearest cities. Beale St has become touristy. You can still hear the blues live but the audience will be mostly white. Joni Mitchell wrote a song about the transition of Beale St in her song, Fury Sings the Blues. Fury Lewis was the last living member of the WC Handy band. The song describes her meeting Fury Lewis in Memphis. Fury has since passed away.

[@russlanders6518]

I lived in Memphis when this song came out they payed it everywhere! W.C Handy is from my hometown Florence, Al. They have a Handy festival every year. Lot of good music

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

You right Biz!! W.C. Handy was a founding father of the blues!! Elvis did R&B and that's what this is!! Both rap and rock grew out of R&B!! Great reaction btw😊

[@jdwoods2008]

I live about a 1/4 mile from the W.C. Handy birthplace in Florence, AL. Our biggest local music festival every year is the 9 day W.C. Handy Music Festival that typically features 150+ artists in pretty much every restaurant, park, and venue in our small city.

[@jdwoods2008]

Very much related to this song and the Memphis music scene, Sam Phillips, also from Florence, AL, was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced early recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Howlin' Wolf. Sam, as a producer, was instrumental in coaxing the emerging genre of rock and roll out of R&B and country artists, including what is considered to be the first rock-n-roll song, Rocket 88, written and sang by Ike Turner's band Kings of Rhythm. Previously, Sam had been a radio DJ at WLAY in Muscle Shoals, AL, and was one of the first to play white and black artists on the same station.

[@marieneu264]

Thank you! I was wondering who W.C. Handy was.

[@lauriesmith4575]

I think this is his love letter to Memphis - he was suffering writer's block and went down to find inspiration, and he found it. Memphis brought his spark back. And Elvis was from Mississippi, if I remember my music history right. He moved to Memphis to record at Sun Records and Graceland was his home; he's buried in the tomb at Graceland.

[@gpdragon1404]

Beale - which his feet were ten feet over - is a famous street in memphis. Yes, Elvis lived there. Graceland is his home, you can find lots of pics and things. He''s buried there. WCHandy called himself the King (or father) of the blues - was a very famous composer and musician.

[@patticriss2238]

The video would have explained alot. Every time I see that little girl out flowers at the feet of that beautiful Elvis statue in Memphis, it stood my heart a minute. Well, maybe not a minute, but I get a tear for sure. I’ll always love THE KING.

[@mrnobody9104]

this song was a hit the minute it dropped..........nice pick my man! Elvis was from Tupelo Mississippi but he hit it big in Memphis and made it his home.

[@hongfang2508]

WC Handy statue is on Beale st, the home of Delta blues. Elvis statue is also on Beale St. Elvis spent most of youth in northern Mississippi but moved to Memphis as a teen. Elvis was discovered at Sun Studio on Union Ave, Memphis. His home, once he became famous, is named Graceland. It has a room that Elvis called Jungle room because furniture had a jungle look. Elvis died at Graceland and is buried on the grounds. One can tour Graceland still today. All of this is reference in the song. But Marc gets to the heart of Memphis, which is the blues and the African American heritage. Aside from Elvis, two things put Memphis on the map: Cotton trading and blues (morphing into early rock and roll and soul music which arose out of studios located in Memphis)

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

Saw this live, at the Pyramid in Memphis, talk about chills, I was BAWLING 😭💚

[@indirawilliams9610]

Here is the back story behind the song. I got chills when I first heard it to. I feel he had a spiritual encounter while there, that ignited his inspiration to write this song. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_in_Memphis

[@janesharp4341]

I had a religous experience seeing Elvis from front row seats in Knoxville with my Mom. It was April before he died that August. I was not a fan, hard rock was my thing. Within 5 minutes of Elvis coming on stage I was screaming along with 20 thousand other fans. Someone asked me later why I behaved that way. I have thought about it and acting like Elvis was no big deal would have been the really odd behavior. I am a fan by way of conversion as serious as any religous born-again convert ever was. Thank you, thank you very much, Elvis. I am a true Presleyterian.

[@heyou702pc]

Yes! Marc Cohen is one of my favorite. Love his songs Dig Down Deep, True Companion, Old Solider, Perfect Love and many others. Thanks for your reaction.

[@johnporter5528]

You have very good taste Paulette, my face songs of his exactly, “The things we’ve handed down” is pure genius as well

[@heyou702pc]

@@johnporter5528I was going to suggest this one. Great minds with good taste think alike 😉

[@johnporter5528]

@@heyou702pc there is something about his style that just resonates with me, his lyrics are so amazing: “Let’s go down the sound tonight, where the tide is low and we can walk on water. Reel me in under that starry night, just like a fisherman’s daughter” Just special

[@buddystewart2020]

Dig Down Deep is my favorite tune of his. I cry every time I listen to it. Man, how did that song not be more popular, I don't know.

[@johnporter5528]

@@buddystewart2020 agreed Buddy, so underrated and in a way unknown to so many people some who think Cher wrote Walking in Memphis 😂

[@Code9]

"...with my feet 10 feet off of Beale." 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".

[@RadCenter]

Another one of the Memphis references upfront was "Put on my blue suede shoes and I boarded the plane." The song "Blue Suede Shoes" was a major hit for both Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, who recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis. The "Jungle Room" was a garishly decorated lounge in the basement of Graceland, Elvis's Memphis mansion.

[@RadCenter]

You should check out Marc's "Silver Thunderbird" and "Walk Through the World with Me."

[@robotto8858]

This song gave you the feel, even if you've never been there. And then when I finally went, it was stuck in my head the whole time. Songwriting mastery.

[@darlenesmith761]

Man chills down too my bones !!!! I have not heard this song in years !!!!!

[@janisgalway6028]

Elvis moved to Memphis in high school but was originally born in Tupelo Mississippi. Beale Street in Memphis is like a Bourbon Street in New Orleans. And Sun Records was his first recording studio.

[@kengunter6903]

Wow I forgot about this song. It never leaves u once u hear it for the first time. I put his vocals high on the list.

[@zapataattack5843]

Always cry when I hear this.

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

Marc Cohn a great singer songwriter, I'd consider that the genre. Paying tribute to the origins of the blues and rock. His lyrics are so evocative, you almost feel like you've gone to Memphis. I personally love his song Silver Thunderbird.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Biz! Marc took us to church on this one! but really, you should see the "official video" - it's great! Appreciate your reaction .. and as always, look forward to more... (p.s. look up Beale Street.. "walkin' with my feet ten feet off of Beale").. also, that piano IS the rain...

[@dwaynentinabunt1200]

First off on a river boat. The beam that turns the wheel is called the walking beam. something to keep in mind this song has a ton of meaning I will leave it at that.

[@codyflake3080]

I’ve grown up on this music and it still makes me go Niagara Falls because it strikes my heart in so many ways. One being that I listened to it with my grandfather who is no longer around and also these songs have a way of tearing at your heart.

[@gwynhopkins3150]

I love that song, and he can really sing it.

[@RobRager]

If you have the time, look at the official music video. It shows some of the places he’s singing about.

[@toddcarmody5882]

Love you, love what you do. Stay true, stay you! Peace!

[@watchbizmatik]

Thank you

[@LesSmith45]

Bro! I watch most of all your reactions. At least the rock ones. I get so much enjoyment watching your reactions. I see the joy in your face every time! I thank you for keeping the greatest music alive.

[@watchbizmatik]

Thanks for always watching 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@judycaldwell2582]

Your reactions make me feel like you're giving me a hug 💕🤣 This was beautiful. Thank you, Biz

[@watchbizmatik]

😁😁

[@reneemallicone4770]

Beautiful song. I remember when it came out! Fantastic voice! Love it!

[@nancysmith38]

Memphis is about 2 hours from me- so fun to go to Beale Street- concerts on Mud Island- ribs at the Rendezvous -

[@timlenard1646]

I NEVER go to Beale st without eating at the Rendezvous...geart dry rub bbq...

[@MichaelLynch1]

Beale St is one of the Birth of The Blues Area's , so he was floating down that street Great choice Biz 👌

[@stephanhamilton2083]

Yep, his voice does give the chills. Also that gospel choir in the background. Awesome!!

[@pd4104lang]

W.C. Handy is considered the godfather of the Delta blues.

[@terrieb13]

Love this song! The video for this is beautiful. 💖😎

[@lorettascurato2692]

I saw you become immediately absorbed into the feel and mood of this anthem and the joy on your face made me smile 😊. I love this beautiful song and am glad you liked it!

[@jgsheehan8810]

Loved this song since I first heard it. I’d love to get to Memphis one day

[@jensz9360]

Man I feel you on this one. I enjoyed your explanation of his voice "Sipping on whiskey and just smoking a cigar for a month straight....that smokey voice" Thats the rawest description I heard on his voice. The chills is definitely what you get when you hear this. Especially the part where he says "But boy (pause) ....you've got a prayer in Memphis" and when the piano kicks back in....AMAZING! WC Handy is the father of the blues. (He is called that by everyone who has ever heard of the blues) William Christopher Handy AKA WC Handy is a legend and brought the blues to a lot of people. If you were to ask any blues person who is father of the blues they know. There is a statue of WC Handy on Beale Street (Handy Park) right near Alfred's.

[@shadsullivan7817]

I had that same face when this song came out in 1992 when I was 17. I thought that this song was soul! I am a huge Elvis fan! My Mom met him in 1971. She was 17, and she said he smelled like Old Spice, and rain. She said he kissed her on the cheek, and said "Thank you darlin." I am so mad that I was born so late. I would love to see Elvis, the Doors, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, and Ritchie Valens in concert.

[@OcotilloTom]

I was born and raised not far from Hwy 61 the "Blues Highway" in Mississippi where so many great singers came from. Takes me back home

[@robertwatson2823]

I was absolutely blown away many years ago when I first heard this album. Thanks for the reaction Biz!!

[@PartyUpLive]

I remember hearing this song growing up and recently I really listened to it. Pretty Amazing song. And the history behind it is pretty amazing. I am planning on going on solo road trips and I want to visit The Hollywood. The restaurant where Marc Cohn was inspired to write this song. This really is a great song.

[@doughaviland1729]

There IS a video of this! 😃

[@marvinbone1379]

Wow ! One of the most sincere and heartfelt reactions i've seen, to this wonderful song. I think it helped, NOT having the video, because he solely was concentrating on the voice and the song.

[@watchbizmatik]

Wow, thank you!

[@vickiewilson3997]

I was born born and raised in Memphis, so this song hits all the places in and around Memphis that has produced some of the richest talents to ever stroke a guitar and sing a note. Beale Street is where BB King got his start and so many others.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Wonderful memory of Beale Street, walking down on a Saturday night, deciding which of the bars we wanted to go into and have a drink and listen to the music. BB King's place was totally full up. Ended up listening to BB King's grandson, Jimmy King, and his band the King James Edition. I love me some blues. This was before this song came out.

[@sassypants7581]

Watching you react to this was my favorite part ✌️😎 Thanx

[@watchbizmatik]

You are welcome

[@cecilbrisley5185]

My favorite thing is how the piano suggests the rain coming down.

[@kayhewitt]

Brings back great memories of Memphis in May concerts…..

[@mtngrl5859]

One of my favorite songs- so soulful reminds me of going to Pentecostal Churches.

[@gregorystathos6085]

Biz this is top 5. On everybody's that's over 45 playlists.

[@MilosDaddy]

Man you've missed out on a lot, dude! You should really check out Memphis' favorite son Al Greene!!

[@margiemcpeak9304]

💯 This is super great, BizMatik‼🔥 ❤ Thank you for this reaction‼

[@timgrady4630]

His 'She's Becoming Gold' , is pure beauty . Riveting .

[@jakerazmataz852]

This is one of those songs you can put on replay and leave it alone.

[@chris...9497]

The way he sings this, it's like he went to visit Memphis and it turned into a pilgrimage. Like Memphis is the holy land of blues, and Beale Street was sacred ground. He sang it like he was TESTIFYING! Like Memphis had filled him with the holy spirit! He hadn't consciously arrived there with any of that in mind, which left him asking whether he was really feeling what he was feeling. Haunting song. It almost sparkles, like magic, like a miracle. I've always loved this song... There's a video of this, with the statue of Elvis, with Graceland, with Marc walking by Sun Studio, of a humble home and a humble church, and Marc sitting at a piano in the Hollywood. It's worth viewing.

[@MichaelYoder1961]

WC Handy was a popular black composer in the early 20th Century and Beale Street is famous

[@stacymoore9836]

Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi and they moved to Memphis when he was 14 years old.

[@robertseymour2530]

He's talking about the familys love Him

[@nickbelezbubjones6528]

Love this song 👌

[@donaldtrumpsmom4575]

The music flows through you.

[@mary_v2023]

Great classic song.

[@vickiroman189]

Marc is such a gift. He's also playing piano: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpi1kpmIpZKDY9E

[@georgedeborahkininmonth3104]

Beal is a famous street in Memphis. Great song!

[@trentcrick]

Love love love this song and your reaction! Please check out ‘Silver Thunderbird’ by Marc Cohn.

[@Del-Scent]

WC Handy was the father of the " Delta Blues"

[@mouseshadow5828]

Check out Michael Macdonald - I Keep Forgetting You'll recognize the sample from an old rap song

[@Smootman1]

You've got to hit Memphis Women and Fried Chicken by T. Graham Brown (studio). It's got some Memphis Funk...Bob Seger did Trying To Live My Life Without You (live) both highly recommended, BizMatik...🔥🔥😎😎

[@daventunes3822]

Another good Memphis tune is "Maybe It Was Memphis" by Pam Tillis. She's worth checking out.

[@MrMoon1953]

Elvis was from Tupelo, Mississippi, but lived in Memphis.

[@michaelarrowood4315]

Love this reaction.

[@watchbizmatik]

Thank you

[@paulashanks3129]

Love this song 💜

[@jimwhite4801]

Love this song

[@LesSmith45]

Hey Biz!! I know you get tons and tons of requests. I have comments on many of your reactions. I have a suggestion I think you will just love! John Anderson’s Seminole Wind. If you choose this song it MUST BE the live version. The one where the song opens up with the keyboards and violin!

[@theguythatpissedyouoff3247]

Now it's time for Walkin in Staten

[@jackpeters9048]

Rock Solid Gold!...As good as it gets....

[@gaylemitchell5881]

Dang, you're working hard,Biz, I missed some videos

[@watchbizmatik]

Lol yeH I been going hard

[@NG-Lespaul]

Great f#%#ing song!!!!

[@SK-lk3iu]

I agree with your applause!

[@827dusty]

This guy sounds a lot like the great British soul singer "Joe Cocker." Not as pronounced as Joe, but you can hear the similarities of the two men's voices very clearly. Good stuff

[@jaewok5G]

Tupolo, Mississippi … but Elvis, and many others moved to Memphis as it was a music center at the time.

[@jannaversheck7121]

Never stop singing. 😊

[@watchbizmatik]

😁😁😁😁

[@skiyup3389]

Try Amazin Rhythm Acea, Third rate Romance

[@CollinZaffke]

Fastest stank face I ever saw 🤣 awesome song

[@madonnareedts]

Rev Green is THE AL Green we alllll know❤

[@barbarabweaver1]

The video is great. You should check it out.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Great song Biz. Cher does a good cover too.

[@reallymysterious4520]

There's a song that came out over 20 years later which loosely gives me a similar vibe - and I can't even properly explain why. But I hope you'll consider reacting to it if a few others give it their thumbs up. It is by Kygo - Stole The Show feat. Parson James

[@waynecheatham5894]

There is a video, give it a watch

[@barbarabweaver1]

There is a video; you should check it out.

[@denisegilbert4140]

If you like this vibe check out Black Velvet by Alanah Myles

[@maggynewtown3500]

As surreal as it seems, Cher did a cover of this!

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Try Home by Marc Broussard! ❤️❤️

[@mikegarcia5221]

Sir you sound like Mike Tyson 😊

[@brendawoodson3230]

This was such an underrated song

[@scjimmyjoe]

The story of the song kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqqmZ5trm9Voatk&ab_channel=ProfessorofRock

[@katiebarbeau7563]

What are some Memphis rappers to check out?

[@watchbizmatik]

Well it depeneds if u want old school or the new ones that are out now.. Memphis has always been a major part of the Hip Hop scene

[@katiebarbeau7563]

Definitely old school. I grew up listening to 90’s hip hop. I don’t know anything about the new stuff. Can’t stand it no offense to anyone lol I heard a song by someone named Young Gravy on the radio the other day? Wtf is that? 😂

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

It's sad blacks don't sing anymore all they do is rap they used to be best singers and musicians the best bands were black like Sly and The Family Stone, Parliament,Earth Wind Fire,Kool and The Gang..where are the black bands today?it's all gone because of rap