Walking In Memphis

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New York, NY – Nate Amor’s musical journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and purpose. Over the past 25 years, the Minnesota-born singer/songwriter has built a career rooted in heartfelt storytelling and an unwavering commitment to his craft. His is a journey of growth and perseverance and with a new collection of songs on the horizon, Nate continues to live up to the meaning of his name and lead with love, starting off with a heartfelt rendition of Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis,” due out September 19th. Whether listeners come for the music, the message, or both, they will find something to connect to.
On the new single, Nate reveals, “The first time I heard ‘Walking in Memphis,’ my mom played it while we were sitting around our campfire at our cabin in northern Minnesota. We were nowhere near Memphis, but something in the emotion of that song gripped me. Every time I’ve heard it since, I feel grounded and connected. That feeling never left me, and releasing my version is my way of honoring that connection.”

From a young age, Nate stood out for his soulful voice, and his drive to find connection and belonging through music. At twelve amidst the complexities of growing up, music became both a sanctuary and a guiding light for Nate. He recalls discovering his family’s old karaoke machine and guitars, sparking a lifelong love for performing. “I found this Elvis karaoke tape and recorded myself singing, and something just clicked,” he says.

What started in a basement with a cassette recorder quickly evolved into high school talent shows, local gigs, and a professional path that led him to the vibrant Twin Cities live music scene. While cover bands became his livelihood, performing five nights a week for two decades; it was original songwriting that gave him a deeper sense of purpose. “I loved singing every night, but I always knew I had more to say,” he reflects.

That creative drive eventually led to meaningful milestones, including a performance on The Voice, releasing his own projects and touring with the iconic Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In recent years, Nate has embraced a new chapter, one defined by personal healing and artistic reinvention like his ever popular weekly show “Tunes at Noon” where he goes live on socials and performs weekly for his fans in real time.

Nate Amor’s work is more than just music, it’s a message. And that message is one of healing, human connection, and the belief that, no matter what path you’ve walked, your story is still unfolding.

Lyrics

I put on my blue suede shoes

And I boarded the plane

Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues

In the middle of the pouring rain

W.C. Handy, won’t you look down over me?

Yeah, I got a first class ticket

But I’m as blue as a boy can be

Then I’m walking in Memphis

Was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

But do I really feel the way I feel?

Saw the ghost of Elvis

On Union Avenue

Followed him up to the gates of Graceland

Then I watched him walk right through

Now security they did not see him

They just hovered ’round his tomb

But there’s a pretty little thing

Waiting for the King

Down in the Jungle Room

When I was walking in Memphis

I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

But do I really feel the way I feel?

They’ve got catfish on the table

They’ve got gospel in the air

And Reverend Green be glad to see you

When you haven’t got a prayer

But, boy, you’ve got a prayer in Memphis

Now Muriel plays piano

Every Friday at the Hollywood

And they brought me down to see her

And they asked me if I would

Do a little number

And I sang with all my might

She said

“Tell me are you a Christian child?”

And I said “Ma’am, I am tonight”

Walking in Memphis

(Walking in Memphis)

Was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

(Walking in Memphis)

But do I really feel the way I feel?

Walking in Memphis

(Walking in Memphis)

I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

(Walking in Memphis)

But do I really feel the way I feel?

Put on my blue suede shoes

And I boarded the plane

Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues

In the middle of the pouring rain

Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues

In the middle of the pouring rain