Memphis

As Jerry Lee Lewis’ mother once said: “You and Elvis are pretty good, but you’re no Chuck Berry.” The father of rock and roll, Mr. Berry gave us one of the best story songs ever when he recorded "Memphis, Tennessee" in 1959.

In 1963 it was covered as an instrumental by Lonnie "Wham" Mack (McIntosh) who took it to the top ten, dropping the "Tennessee".

In 1964 it was most successfully done by the great Johnny Rivers whose version hit number two. It was apparently recorded live at the Whiskey A-Go-Go.