*(1963) RCA ''Memphis, Tennessee'' (Take 2 Rejected Master) (Jungle Version) Elvis Presley

''Memphis, Tennessee'' (Rejeted) (PPA4-0302) (Take 2 Rejected Master) (Jungle Version) (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) (10:00 PM - 1:00 AM) Recorded Monday May 27, 1963 at RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee Name (Or .No. of Instruments) (General) Elvis Presley - Vocals Scotty Moore - Guitar Grady Martin (Guitar) Jerry Kennedy - Guitar (5/27) Harold Bradley - Guitar Bob Moore - Bass D.J. Fontana - Drums Buddy Harman - Drums Floyd Cramer - Piano & Organ Boots Randolph - Saxophone, Vibes & Shakers The Jordanaires consisting of Gordon Stoker, Neal Matthews, Joe Babcock, Hyot Hawkins (1964) and Ray Walker - Backup Vocals Millie Kirkham - Backup Vocals Producers: Steve Sholes (1963) & Chet Atkins (1964) Recording Engineers: Bill Porter (1963) & Ron Steele (1964) "Memphis, Tennessee", sometimes shortened to "Memphis", is a song by Chuck Berry, first released in 1959. In the U.K., the song charted at number 6 in 1963; at the same time Decca Records issued a cover version in the U.K. by Dave Berry and the Cruisers, which also became a U.K. Top 20 hit single. Johnny Rivers's version of the song was a number two U.S. hit in 1964. In the song the narrator is speaking to a long-distance operator, trying to find out the number of a girl named Marie, who lives in Memphis, Tennessee, "on the southside, high upon a ridge, just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge". The narrator offers little information to the operator at first, only that he misses Marie and that they were separated by Marie's mother. The final verse reveals that Marie is, in fact, the narrator's six-year-old daughter; her mother, presumably the narrator's ex-wife, "tore apart our happy home" because she "did not agree", as it turned out, with their marriage, not his relationship with Marie, as the listener was misdirected to assume. This song was recorded in St. Louis at Chuck Berry's home, in July 1958. Of course, ''Memphis, Tennessee'' is a classic song that was recorded by the iconic musician Elvis Presley. Written by Chuck Berry, this heartfelt track delves into themes of nostalgia, love, and longing for a lost connection. With its poignant lyrics and Elvis’ emotive vocals, the song has touched the hearts of many fans throughout the years. In ''Memphis, Tennessee'', Elvis tells the story of a man desperately trying to locate his lost love interest, who is now living in Memphis, Tennessee. The protagonist reflects on their time together and expresses his deep longing to reunite with the person he holds dear. The song explores themes of regret and the longing for a connection that seems impossible to restore. Source and more information see: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia *- Digitally Remastered © - Condor Records - ©