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Walking In Memphis is one of my all-time favorite songs. Honestly, I can't believe that I haven't already featured it on the playlist. That changes today! It's a song that instantly puts me in a good mood every time I hear it. If you want to see me light up and sing every word to a song, just put Walking In Memphis on.
Where Did My Love Of This Song Come From?
The original version of the song by Marc Cohn, which I've got to say is my favorite version, came out in 1991. I remember hearing it on the radio and instantly loving it. My love of the song probably also has something to do with my love of Elvis music. Any song that references Elvis is going to be an instant hit with me.
I can still remember getting the cassette of Marc Cohn's debut album. After I got it, I wore it out in my Walkman. How's that for dating yourself? I just talked about listening to a cassette in a Walkman. Well, I'll be honest, I only listened to that one song, I've still never heard all of that album to this day.
Memphis is one of my favorite cities to visit. I've been there multiple times. The culture, the food, the music, I just love that city! Here's a fun fact, every time my brother and I would visit Memphis, we'd play this song as we were riding into town. I'm sure that sounds lame, but it's what we did. It was a tradition!
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Walking In Memphis is my song this week, y'all enjoy!
Of course one of my favorite places to visit in Memphis is Graceland. Here are some pictures from my visits to Graceland over the years.
Dub’s Memories From Graceland
I've got a ton of memories from Graceland. On this date back in 1982, Graceland opened to the public. Back then tickets were only $5. How crazy is that? Over the years I've had the chance to visit Graceland nine times. You might be asking, why so many times? Honestly, there's so much to see, and they're always putting new things on display. Its a really cool place to visit.
From a young age, I've been a huge fan of Elvis Presley and his music. So it only makes sense to go and visit his home. The first time I went to Graceland, I was maybe four or five years old. I don't remember much about that trip. The next time I went was in 2007. That time I soaked in every thing I could. I didn't even talk that much on the tour because I was too busy seeing everything.
My brother is the person I've been to Graceland with the most. He shares my love for Elvis' music, in fact he's the one who got me into Elvis in the first place. We started doing the VIP tours, and thats all we'd do. You got to move at your own pace and go through the house and exhibits as many times as you wanted during the day of your tour. Also you got to see exclusive stuff that wasn't on the regular tour.
If you're a fan of Elvis, or if you're just a fan of music and music history, you should definitely visit Graceland. I promise you will leave with a new appreciation for Elvis and all of the things he accomplished and gave to the world of music and pop culture. If you'd like more info about visiting Graceland, just click here.
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Here are some of my favorite memories from Graceland.
My Favorite Picture I've Taken Of Graceland
DubI took this picture in the winter at Graceland and its the only one I have of the gates closed where you can see the house too.
Hangin' At The Gates
If you visit Graceland, you have to get a picture in front of the gates. Its a must!
Graceland
Its a really cool feeling when you pull up to the house for the first time. Its something everyone should see.
The TV Room In The Basement
Back in the day, there were only three channels on TV. Elvis could watch all three at the same time! This was big technology for the time.
The Jungle Room
I know it may look kinda tacky by today's standards, but in the 70s, this was the jam!
Awards and Stage Costumes
This is Elvis' racquetball court. Its doesn't look like this anymore. They converted it back to a racquetball court. But for years it housed a lot of his stage costumes and gold and platinum records.
Wardrobe From The '68 Comeback Special.
These are two of the most iconic things Elvis ever wore on TV. They're from his '68 Comeback Special.
The Meditation Garden
The tour ends in the Meditation Garden where Elvis, his mother, father grandmother and now his daughter Lisa Marie and grandson Benjamin are buried.
The Pink Cadillac
Elvis gave this car to his mother in the 50s, and its become an image that is synonymous with him.
The Lisa Marie
Elvis had his own private plane named after his daughter. You can see it at Graceland.
