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Memphis
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Country
Memphis was released on January 1, 1968 by American Legends as a part of the album American Legend: Faron Young, Vol. 2
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1968
LabelAmerican Legends
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Faron Young
Faron Young
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
L. Perry
L. Perry
Composer
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Composer

Lyrics

Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee
Help me find a party, tried to get in touch with me
She could not leave a number but I know who placed the call
'Cause uncle took the number and he wrote it on the wall
Oh, help me, operator, get in touch with my Marie
She's the only one that'd call from Memphis Tennessee
Her home is on the south side, high upon a ridge
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge
The last time I saw my Marie she was waving me goodbye
Hurry home drops on her cheek that trickled from her eyes
We were torn apart because her mom did not agree
And tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Help me, operator, more than this I cannot add
Only that I miss her so and all the fun we had
Marie is only six years old, information please
Please help put me through to her in Memphis Tennessee
Written by: L. Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry
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