Memphis
Hollies · Here I Go Again/hear! Here! [2011]
Help me find a party tried to get in touch with me
She did not leave her number but I know who placed the call
My uncle took the message and he wrote on the wall
Help me information get in touch with my Marie
She's the only who'd call me here from Memphis Tennessee
Her home is on the south side high up on a ridge
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi Bridge
Help me information more than that I cannot add
Only that I miss her and all the times we had
But we were torn apart because her ma did not agree
She tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Break
Help me information more than that I cannot add
Only that I miss her and all the times we had
But we were torn apart because her ma did not agree
She tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Last time I saw Marie she was waving me goodbye
With hurry home drops on her cheek that trickled from her eye
Marie is only six years old, oh information please
Try and put me through to her in Memphis Tennessee
Memphis
The Hollies' 'Memphis' stands as a testament to the band's enduring ability to craft polished pop-rock anthems. Emerging from their extensive catalogue, the track captures the group's signature harmonies and melodic sensibilities that defined their career. While the song shares its title with the iconic American city, it reflects the band's broader engagement with themes of travel, longing, and the romanticized allure of the South. The recording showcases the tight instrumentation and vocal interplay that made the Hollies a staple of the British Invasion and beyond. As part of their later discography, 'Memphis' demonstrates how the group maintained their distinct sound while exploring new territories in their musical journey. It remains a compelling song in their body of work, offering listeners a glimpse into the band's continued relevance and artistic evolution.