Memphis, Tennessee (song)
Original song written and composed by Chuck Berry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Memphis, Tennessee", sometimes shortened to "Memphis", is a song by Chuck Berry, first released in 1959. In the UK, the song charted at number 6 in 1963; at the same time Decca Records issued a cover version in the UK by Dave Berry and the Cruisers, which also became a UK Top 20 hit single. Johnny Rivers's version of the song was a number two US hit in 1964.
Not to be confused with Walking in Memphis.
Quick Facts Single by Chuck Berry, A-side ...
"Memphis, Tennessee" | ||||
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Single by Chuck Berry | ||||
A-side | "Back in the U.S.A." | |||
Released | June 1959 | |||
Recorded | September 26, 1958[1] | |||
Genre | Rhythm and blues, rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:12 | |||
Label | Chess 1729 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Chuck Berry | |||
Chuck Berry singles chronology | ||||
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