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Walkin' in Memphis
I'm listening to my mp3s on shuffle and Marc Cohn's version of "Walkin' in Memphis" came on. Does anyone remember The X-Files episode called "Postmodern Prometheus" that was done in black and white? I love it at the end when everyone goes to see Cher in concert and she's singing "Walkin' in Memphis" and Mulder and Scully dance together. That has got to be one of my favorite episodes. I'll be sad to see The X-Files ending this season, but I've been so unhappy with the show ever since David Duchovny left. At least I've got the first four seasons on DVD.
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LOL, I totally forgot about that episode! It was so funny, I wish I could see it again.
Well, the good news about the XF is that it is ending this year, and even mo' bettah is David is returning for the 2 hour finale (as well as directing an upcoming ep or two).
Now that CC will have some time on his hands,maybe we can finally look forward to a good XF movie.
.: Promo said on February 22, 2002 10:29 PM :: link it :.Who was the original singer of "walkin in Memphis"? ive been trying to figure that out
.: Marie said on June 28, 2003 10:06 AM :: link it :.As far as I can tell it is Cher then Marc Cohn and Lonestar have made newer versions of the song.
.: Ryan said on July 15, 2003 12:38 AM :: link it :.I believe the original singer fo Walkin in Memphis was Johnny Rongo from Youngstown, Ohio
.: Ron Gallite said on July 18, 2003 08:31 PM :: link it :.The original singer/songwriter is Marc Cohn, it was relased on his self-titled album.
.: Lane said on September 6, 2003 11:24 PM :: link it :.I remember a single version back around 1990-91 (?) that got some radio air play on the stations around Wheeling WV. It was not the version off of Carl Cohns album. The DJs in Wheeling claimed the record was performed by a local guy from the Wheeling/Elm Grove West Virginia area. Ed
.: Ed said on October 6, 2003 01:28 PM :: link it :.Its all about the Happy Hardcore version on VGT #2..
"Put on my dancin shoes and I set out again.."
"Everybody was happy, ecstacy shinin down on me. Yeah, I got a first class ticket, I felt as good as anyone could feel.."
with the chorus "I'M RAVIN, I'M RAVIN!"
.: Dj Pepse said on November 4, 2003 01:25 PM :: link it :.Marc Cohn wrote 'Walking in Memphis' about his trip to Tennessee in the late Eighties. It's a tale of musical salvation in which Marc grows disillusioned about music after a visit to Graceland, but is revitalised by a chance visit to the Hollywood Cafe in Robinsville whereupon he sings with an African-American Gospel singer by the name of Muriel, hence the line "Muriel plays piano every Friday at the Hollywood". The only contribuation Cher made to the song was to completely ruin it!
for more info on Marc visit www.marccohn.org. Cheers
Marc Cohn came before Cher, not sure if he's the original singer or not
.: livelife2themax said on March 20, 2005 07:38 PM :: link it :.Could anyone please tell me who first sang Walking in Mepmhis? If anyone knows pls msg me
Thanks!
I saw the episode of X-Files last night on late night tv where Cher sings at the end. I really like that episode, too; as I had seen it before. It did stir my curiosity once more about who originally performed/wrote "Walking in Memphis". I was almost certain it wasn't Cher (although I like her vision, and I am no fan of hers). I guess it was Marc Cohn, as I haven't found anything to the contrary. I just started watching X-files routinely in reruns. As I haven't seen many, it can be hard to follow!
.: angie said on February 23, 2006 11:11 PM :: link it :.marc cohn was the original singer of walkin' in memphis...
.: musicgal said on April 9, 2006 07:53 AM :: link it :.MARK COHN IS THE ORIGINAL!
.: the said on September 9, 2006 06:28 PM :: link it :.You're too early! Come back at February 22, 2002 08:29 PM to see this post.
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