Question about the song Memphis

[Brian]

Hi everyone

I've heard the 1964 version of Memphis but have never heard the 1963 version and have been told by some people that the 1963 version is better.

is that true?

I would like to know what the difference between the 1963 and 1964 versions of Memphis are.


any help will be appreciated

thanks

[shelley.m.]

I can't speak for everybody here on TCB World,Brian but I like the version off of the Elvis For Everyone album.I see that the song was first recorded on May of '63 but not released til Jan.'64 and it's the 1963 version on the Elvis For Everyone LP

[Brian]

I can't speak for everybody here on TCB World,Brian but I like the version off of the Something For Everyone album.I see that the song was first recorded on May of '63 but not released til Jan.'64 and it's the 1963 version on the Something For Everyone LP

You mean Elvis for Everyone?

I always thought the version on that LP was from 1964

[shelley.m.]

Yes,Brian.My mistake.

[Brian]

Thanks for your help Shelley

I've heard that the 1963 version has a double dream beat and is played at a faster tempo than the 1964 version. Is this true?

[Sonny]

The versions do sound a bit diff'rent but come very close actually.

Both can be found on one of the latest FTD releases: Elvis Sings Memphis Tennessee.

[nabelt24]

The only difference I noticed was the '63 version was a faster tempo, but not so much that it made a major difference. They're really about the same.

[Brian]

The versions do sound a bit diff'rent but come very close actually.

Both can be found on one of the latest FTD releases: Elvis Sings Memphis Tennessee.

I know

but I don't want to buy a cd just to hear one song.

[Sonny]

I didn't say you had to buy it lol, just some info.

[Brian]

I didn't say you had to buy it lol, just some info.

What I was wondering is

Does somebody have this version and could they post it on youtube for me

If someone does me this favor I would be their best friend for life

[Sonny]

one of my clips has the alternate 64 version on YT.

[Brian]

one of my clips has the alternate 64 version on YT.

Thank you Sonny

I appreciate this

I like the faster tempo of the song

If Elvis had released a version of Memphis with a fast tempo like this in 1963 it could've been a #1 hit. sadly that did not happen

[shelley.m.]

Which version is used on the Nashville to Memphis box-set?

[Brian]

Which version is used on the Nashville to Memphis box-set?

I think it's the 64 version

when Elvis label does mainstream releases and the song Memphis is on them it's almost always the 1964 version.

[shelley.m.]

Thanks! Brian.I'll have to give both versions a listen too.I do believe Elvis would have another hit with releasing the song but it's too darn bad,that Johnny Rivers pulled the rug from underneath Elvis.

[franny]

I really like this song, it's another one that's underrated...

franny

[beckelvis]

I agree with you Franny.