Every so often, someone writes a perfect song. So much more than just another "one-hit wonder" song. This one is timeless.

@jgilbertify

10 ай бұрын

You nailed it! This Cat has talent dripping off his fingertips!!! Ouch............

@briangibbs6853

5 ай бұрын

WC Henley is credited for starting the blues

@bossfan49

5 ай бұрын

@@briangibbs6853 Henley?? It's W. C. Handy. And that's not exactly true. He called HIMSELF "Father of the Blues". But he did not "invent" it. He was one of the first to write it down and document it as sheet music.

@allenjones7722

2 ай бұрын

Never liked Elvis, but makes makes it plausible as the emotion is there.

@Lfg117

8 күн бұрын

Yassss. The creation of this song was literally a miracle 😢. This song was not just another run of the mill 1-hit wonder. The story behind the song is even more powerful than the beautiful piano composition & backing gospel choir.

Rev. Green is Al Green. If you have not yet, you should react to his “Let’s Stay Together.”

This is his love letter to Memphis. He went to break out of his writer's block and find his voice, and he definitely found it.

In 1985, he was in Memphis and stopped in, at the Hollywood Cafe. He met Muriel Wilkins, a Arkansas school teacher, who played piano, at the Hollywood. It's said that they sang several spiritual songs, that night, including "Amazing Grace".

Marc Cohn's voice was soulful and deep in riches tones. The song was amazing and outstanding.

The thing with Muriel is 💯% real.He met her at the Hollywood Cafe and she got him on stage with her to sing gospel songs.He being a young Jewish man didn't know the songs but he tried his best.The last one (I believe it was Amazing Grace,which he knew)He kept in contact with Muriel and she even attended his wedding.

interesting how putting on his blue suede shoes evokes the spirit of Elvis, and walking a mile in his shoes uplifts his own spirit, to overcome 'the blues'.

@mikematusek4233

2 жыл бұрын

Though Blue suede shoes make me think of Carl Perkins, though both were at Sun.

@seanjohnson3920

Жыл бұрын

beautiful metaphors and comparisons.

@googogler

Жыл бұрын

@@seanjohnson3920 yes, his lyrics are wonderful

Thank you for a great reaction to this song. It always brings back the feelings I had the first time I visited Memphis and Graceland, as if Elvis and his musical history followed me everywhere. The song arrangement is superb and adds so much to it's haunting vibes. Thanks to Marc for writing and performing it!. As you said Dani, it's an ode to Elvis, Memphis, and the Delta Blues. 🎶

every town/community is different and unique AND has a story to tell. the best way to know it is go there and walk it's streets. memphis is great . there you can see graceland , belz museum, [great collection of aisan art] ,and beale street

Memphis is a uniquely inspirational city.

@Pugiron

23 күн бұрын

Despite Austin's lies, Memphis is the Live Music capitol

This song come out in 1990 ..... I recall it as it was Yesterday ..... { Tells you how old I am } ..... Anyway these lines as I recall make people choke up in 90's when this song was a hit ..... As Lots of the world was still that generation when Elvis left the stage behind ..... More about that later maybe ..... So these lines about Elvis ..... Beale Street ..... The street Elvis spent lots of time on walking before he was unable to walk in pubic ..... Saw the ghost of Elvis ..... One Jr never knew ..... Follow him up to the gates of Graceland ...... Then i watched him walk right through ..... Now security they did not see him ..... They just hovered around his tomb ....There is a pretty little thing waiting for the king down in the jungle room ..... When i was walking in Memphis .... WOW ..... Still is tough if you think about it to long .....

@ashleydixon4613

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, and I’m certainly not trying to be ticky and point out little mistakes just to be a know-it-all, but you got one line wrong: (Saw the ghost of Elvis)...on Union Avenue.

@bign8580

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleydixon4613 That's crazy ..... I never read the words to this song ..... I've only listened to it ..... However it sounds like he says ..... {One Jr never knew} ..... But you are right .... And you should tell me {ANYTIME} I post something wrong ..... As I do not like to put up wrong information ..... So Thank You very much for that ...... So I will post the link of the song ..... And damm if it still does not still sound like .... One Jr never knew ..... But the words on the screen says on Union Avenue. ..... So please post me back and let me know what you think .....On the 55 mark of the video ....... kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3p5pJuxfMiynbw.html ...... I wonder how many people hear it the way I did ..... Or in this case didn't ..... Thanks again Ashley ......And if you ever catch me wrong again ..... don't hesitate to tell me .....

I've watched many videos for first timers listening to this song.Everytime the host is smiling. Just makes you feel good.

This song is so powerful. So full of examples of how an experience can change our lives. If you know the story of how Marc Cohn wrote this song, you know that he was going thru a terrible time in his life. In the song he describes the meeting with Murelle at the Hollywood Cafe, as a life changing experience. How she ignited a spark within him that changed his life, and his love of music. One line in the song, I feel, completely sums up his feelings at the time. "Touched down in the land of the Delta blues, in the middle of the pouring rain". He's been invited to this place. The heart and soul of real music. He arrives with hope but is still carrying the storm of despair (pouring rain), when this beautiful soulful woman touches his life, which puts him on an incredible life revival. We never know how much a simple act of love, might change a person's life.

@Lfg117

8 күн бұрын

⬆️ All of this. ⬆️

Beautiful reaction sweetie i am a Memphis Tn. girl.. I was blessed to have met Elvis and our friendship lasted 10 yrs. up until his death his death hit me especially hard he helped me through so many things in my life and i pray in some small way i helped him as well. i was a kid 17 yrs of age. I will never forget him he will forever be apart of my heart always. love to you from Memphis Tn. be blessed.

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s incredible. You are lucky to have known him!

@p.j.morris633

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaniAtkinson indeed i am sweetie

This song always brings a few tears.Thank you for sharing Marks story. A beautiful song...

I read on a Marc Cohn interview that he questioned writing about Elvis in the song only being that people would associate the song as an Elvis tribute. And it’s crazy that Elvis still holds that much power, that when people think of Memphis they think Elvis. When you had the father of the blues W.C handy, one of the most influential song writers in America of his time, also in Memphis.

This a good example of how reaction videos can have a positive use. I have known this track for many years and liked it. However, watching your video somehow made me view the song differently and pick out the lyrics more succinctly than normal. It’s good to get some backstory of the song from yourself and commenters, too. I appreciate the track even more now. Cheers, Dani.

A beautiful reaction to a beautiful song!

Love this song, can't you picture Elvis at the gates of Graceland! Another song you would enjoy is "Old Friend" by Bill Medley.

I've also been to Memphis twice, but it's been a long time ago. (1992 and 1995). But thanks for the remembering Dani.🥰. Cohn is a great singer and the song is awesome 👍🇦🇹

iirc: 1987: cohn visited memphis, had 'divine encounters' w muriel D.-W. & Rev. Greene[sp.?]. 1991: cohn returns to memphis, hoping to sing his new hit song for muriel but she, the inspiration behind the song, had passed. A box of tissues story.

Best reaction to this song that I'd found. Lyrical masterpiece (when u learn all the rich details connected to the song).

FYI, the "Reverend Green" he refers to in the lyrics is Al Green, a hugely popular soul/R&B singer from the early '70s who later became a minister in a church in Memphis. Some of his big hits include "Let's Stay Together" "Take Me to the River" and "I'm Still in Love With You." Check him out if you get a free moment. Hearing him might add even more meaning to the lyrics Marc Cohn wrote. Nice reaction.

Great reaction Dani to one of my all time favorite songs! Never tire of listening to it. This reaction and your description of how it moved you makes this reaction one of your best, imo. Looking forward to your next reaction.

More than the obvious and expected mention of Elvis in a song about Memphis, I appreciate the callouts to W.C. Handy, Muriel Wilkins and the Hollywood Cafe, and the great "Rev." Al Green.

Wow Dani you bake too? You made my mouth water just talking about all the delicious baked goods you made for your sisters baby shower. You will make a great Aunt. Such a classic song and Marc Cohn has an awesome voice. Loved your reaction.

I love this song so much Mark has a great voice thanks for this one Dani

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it sooo very much! Thank you!

Nice song, good surprise.

This is a powerful song that really speaks to the soul. It reminds me that places can invoke deep thoughts and feelings. Thanks for providing that background information as to why he wrote this song. I wondered if this was on your Road Trip Playlist!?!?

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

I feel so connected to this song!

@ashleydixon4613

2 жыл бұрын

I live in central Arkansas- 2 1/2 to 3 Hours drive from Memphis-and literally every time I go there I MUST play this song just as I cross the Mississippi River from Arkansas into downtown Memphis. ❤️

check out "silver thunderbird" from marc cohn !!!!!!!!!!!!

Very thoughtful reaction to this beautifully crystalline song. You may want to try Billy Joel's "River of Dreams" if you haven't yet. It has much the same feel and can take you to the same place. Lovely reaction, thank you.

I guess the King is waiting for his little girl in the jungle room tonight. RIP Lisa. Our princess.

I love this song so really looking forward to this vid.

So touching

I remember the first time I heard this song .. I'm in Europe but I have CMT on the TV and as I'm doing the dishes .. this song comes on (oh man) and I walk in and stand in front of the screen .. I still get goosebumps thinking about it. There are very few songs that have ever stopped me dead in my tracks. This one, Luka by Suzanne Vega, Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel and Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush. That is about it, and I am close to sixty years old so I've heard alot music. Cheers 🍺

This is such a Great song!

Marc Cohen is Jewish, that is why the line “ma’am I am tonight” means something.

As someone from the deep South it touches me on many levels. Thanks for the back story on the song.

@terminallumbago6465

2 жыл бұрын

My only thing with it is because I’m not from there, most of the references flew right over my head, but it’s such a warm and inviting song and gives me a longing nostalgia for Memphis, even if I’ve never been there.

She reminds me someone's very special to me ...

Thanks Dani for reacting to this song. This is a beautiful song that I have not heard in a long time.

Great reaction. Thank you, thank you very much Dani.

LOVE THIS!!!!!!

Beautiful song, it drips honeysuckle and mint julips!

FYI, Marc won the Grammy for Best New Artist......I heard in the 90's & was totally blown away & still am!!

I've looked forward to you reacting to this, thinking that you and Marc shared a connection to Memphis. Really enjoyed your reaction, and hearing you talk about that mutual connection as well as the song's backstory.

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing to listen to!

Si algun dia tuviera la oportunidad de conocer Memphis ( Tennessee) lo haria escuchando esta cancion , repleta de alusiones a la cuna del Blues , el Gospel y el Rock & Roll un saludo cordial desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

Perfect song that has everything.

I've seen a lot of reaction videos but haven't subscribed to any of them until now. Yours is the best of the reactions to a song I have seen. Keep up the great work, Dani.

@DaniAtkinson

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Your research Is anazing!

Excellent song! ♥️🎼🎶🎵

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Such grit and soul!

I could only imagine in my minds eye of "The King" singing this song. Bet he would have hit it out of the park. But Marc is always on my play list.

@terminallumbago6465

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t sound like the sort of thing Elvis would sing, but I imagine he would have liked it. The verse about seeing Elvis’ ghost is quite chilling and powerful.

Have you reacted to The Memphis Lallaby yet? That is a tribute to Elvis (it has some great pictures of a smiling Elvis in it), just like James Browns tribute with Love me tender, he speaks about Elvis in that video to

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@vdubrovskiy9092

2 жыл бұрын

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@sergeykot8753

2 жыл бұрын

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@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

Hiii! I have reacted to Diana before! I will get to more of her!

@natalieo-s8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaniAtkinson We are very much waiting.

@segazavr6596

2 жыл бұрын

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👍👌

He had another big hit with Walk Through The World, great song.

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

ooh, I have to check it out!

@descendantoffools9767

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaniAtkinson Having watched some of your emotional reactions, another song off the same album that always gets me is The Things We've Handed Down. He wrote it about his unborn child.

I never knew the origin of this song but always liked it.

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it great to know the origin?

@jerrycoon3369

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaniAtkinson Yeah it is and I've always been a huge elvis fan since I was about 4 years old.

The song inspires because he felt the power of the Holy Spirit in the city. All in the glory of Jesus.

Watch "roll with it" by Steve Winwood. Great song great voice

@Dani Atkinson, Lovely reaction. Have you reacted to Black Velvet? I looked for it but didn’t see it perhaps I accidentally overlooked it. Black Velvet is a Tribute song to and/or about Elvis. There is a Rock version by Alannah Myles & a Country version by Robin Lee. The story behind the song is wonderful. I need some high quality headphones. I love pink. If possible would you please tell me where I can find headphones like yours? Thank you.

im fairly a new subscriber. i enjoy listening to your reaction videos. you resemble katie petersen of the petersens family band.

Thank u: I forgot about the James Taylor angle.

Fun fact, Reverend Green(Al) & Muriel are real people. You must react to his ''The things we've handed Down''. It is breathtaking.

Silver Thunderbird Marc and JoDee Messina

As a new subscriber, would love to see you react to The Drifters-just pick a song.

@DaniAtkinson

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles! Thank you for being here, will do!

Good review, minimal stoppage. Suggestion: when you do stop a vid, back up 5 seconds on restart. Much lost in the gap.

Why are you not singing with that beautiful voice?

Elvis is immortal

Hello Dani atkinson you look so beautiful have you a boyfriend if you don't will you be my Girlfriend in sweden and my name is Pontus Hansson ❤

Really great reaction! I see on your face the same as I feel. Awesome tune!! He preachin'