Interview: Marc Cohn on the True Story Behind “Walking in Memphis”

Every now and again in an interview with an artist, a story is told that is so unique, Poignant and heart felt that the story enhances the song to an unparalleled level. It seems to deepen with every listen. This is the case with Marc Cohn’s hit Walking in Memphis... Most people thought this massive hit was a made up homage to an artist, poetic license on steroids, but as we’ll find out in the exclusive interview coming up, every part of this song actually happened. the Ghost of Elvis to Al Green preaching. Marc Cohn was a Struggling singer songwriter and trying to find that one hit that would get him his first big break and he found it in one weekend. the story from grammy winner Marc Cohn is next.

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