Memphis, Tennessee
The Beatles · On Air - Live At The Bbc - Vol 2 [2013]
give me Memphis Tennessee.
Try to find the party
trying to get in touch with me.
She would not leave her number
but I know who placed the call.
'Cos my uncle took the message
and he wrote it on the wall.
Help me, information,
get in touch with my Marie.
She's the only one who'd phone me here
from Memphis Tennessee.
Her home is on the south side
just beyond the 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 fun we had.
We were pulled apart
because her mom would not agree.
Help me get in touch with her
in Memphis Tennessee.
The last time I saw Marie
she was waving me goodbye,
with hurry homedrops on her cheek
that trickled from her eyes.
Marie is only six years old,
information please.
Help me get in touch with her
in Memphis Tennessee.
Memphis, Tennessee
Recorded live at the BBC in 1963, "Memphis, Tennessee" by The Beatles captures the band's raw energy and improvisational spirit during their early television appearances. This track, featured on the 2013 compilation "On Air - Live At The Bbc - Vol 2," showcases the group's ability to blend polished studio craftsmanship with the spontaneous excitement of a live performance. The song reflects the band's deep connection to American rock and roll, paying homage to the musical roots that shaped their sound. Its inclusion in the BBC archives highlights the significance of these broadcasts in documenting the band's formative years and their evolving style during a pivotal moment in music history.