I lived in Memphis and the surrounding area for at least 50 years of my life and I have been to all of the places shown in the film. The Hollywood is a little cafe near Robinsonville Mississippi which is just south of Memphis around the casino area. I love this song. Marc Cohn really did go to Memphis and this song is based on his experiences there.
Months before Elvis cut his first commercial record at Sun Studios he risked going to jail by singing at a black club called Club Handy on Beale Street. In the segregated South this was a big risk to take but the description of Elvis’ performance clearly showed Elvis felt right at home. I
I lived in Memphis and the surrounding area for at least 50 years of my life and I have been to all of the places shown in the film. The Hollywood is a little cafe near Robinsonville Mississippi which is just south of Memphis around the casino area. I love this song. Marc Cohn really did go to Memphis and this song is based on his experiences there.
I read Muriel was even real but sadly passed away before the release of the song
Check out Black Velvet by Alannah Myles! It also has ties to Elvis...
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Months before Elvis cut his first commercial record at Sun Studios he risked going to jail by singing at a black club called Club Handy on Beale Street. In the segregated South this was a big risk to take but the description of Elvis’ performance clearly showed Elvis felt right at home. I