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Memphis Pros
Memphis most commonly refers to: * Memphis, Egypt, a former capital of ancient Egypt * Memphis, Tennessee, a major American city Memphis may also refer to: Places United States * Memphis, Alabama * Memphis, Florida * Memphis, Indiana * Memphis, Michigan * Memphis, Mississippi * Memphis, Missouri * Memphis, Nebraska * Memphis, New York * Memphis, Ohio * Memphis metropolitan area, centered on Memphis, Tennessee * Memphis, Texas Elsewhere * Mampsis, Mamshit or Memphis, a Nabatean city Music * Memphis (band), a musical duo * Memphis Industries, a record label * ''Memphis'' (musical), a Broadway musical by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro Albums * ''Memphis'' (Boz Scaggs album), 2013 * ''Memphis'' (Roy Orbison album), 1972 * '' Coin Coin Chapter Four: Memphis'', 2019 Songs * "Memphis, Tennessee" (song) or "Memphis", by Chuck Berry, 1959; covered by many performers * "Memphis" (The Badloves song), 1994 * "Memphis" (Joe Jackson song), 1983 * "Memphis", by Donnie Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis, Egypt
Memphis (, ; Bohairic ; ), or Men-nefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first Nome (Egypt), nome of Lower Egypt that was known as ''mḥw'' ("North"). Its ruins are located in the vicinity of the present-day village of Mit Rahina (), in markaz (county) Badrashin, Giza, Egypt. Along with the Memphite Necropolis, pyramid fields that stretch on a desert plateau for more than on its west, including the famous Giza pyramid complex, Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and its necropolis have been listed as a World Heritage Site. The site is open to the public as an open-air museum. According to legends related in the early third century BC by Manetho, a priest and historian who lived in the Ptolemaic Kingdom during the Hellenistic period of ancient Egypt, the city was founded by Pharaoh, King Menes. It was the List of Egyptian capitals, capital of ancient Egypt (''Kemet'' or ''Kumat'') during both the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt, Early Dynastic Period and Old Kingdom and remain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (Boz Scaggs Album)
''Memphis'' is the seventeenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs. It was Scaggs's first solo release since 2008's ''Speak Low''. The album was released on March 5, 2013, by 429 Records. The album has debuted on ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 17, and has sold 90,000 copies in the US as of March 2015. Critical reception Thom Jurek of AllMusic gave the album a positive review with 4 of 5 stars, describing the record as "a stunner. Scaggs is in full possession of that iconic voice; he delivers songs with an endemic empathy and intimacy that make them sound like living, breathing stories." Track listing Most of the songs on the album were previously released by other singers. A two-disc version of the album was released for exclusive distribution by Barnes & Noble in the United States. The second disc contains six demos, three of which were recorded as fully produced versions for the final release of the album and three of which were not. Personnel * Boz Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Memphis () was the female eponym of Memphis in Egypt. The name was attributed to several distinct characters, namely: * Memphis, daughter of Nilus and wife of Epaphus. Apollodorus2.1.4 Tzetzes ad Lycophron894/ref> * Memphis, one of the many consorts of King Danaus of Libya and mother by him of the three Danaïdes: Chrysippe, Sthenele and Cleite. These daughters wed and slayed their cousin-husbands, sons of King Aegyptus of Egypt and Tyria during their wedding night. According to Hippostratus, Danaus had all of his progeny by a single woman, Europe, daughter of the river-god Nilus. In some accounts, he married his cousin Melia, daughter of Agenor, king of Tyre. * Memphis, daughter of the Egyptian king Uchoreus, who was said to have founded the city and named it after her, and mother by Neilus of Aegyptus, the eponym of Egypt (apparently distinct from Aegyptus, brother of Danaus).Diodorus Siculus1.51.3/ref> Notes References * Apollodorus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (2013 Film)
''Memphis'' is a 2013 musical drama film, directed by Tim Sutton. The film stars Willis Earl Beal in the lead role of talented singer. The film had its premiere at the 70th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2013. The film was also awarded the cinema funding grant by Venice Biennale College. The film later screened at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014. Vimeo acquired the exclusive 30-day worldwide digital window on the film, while Kino Lorber will theatrically release the film. Plot A singer drifts through Memphis city on a journey of self-discovery. Cast * Willis Earl Beal * Wole Parks as Michael Jordan * Todd Williams as Chad *Constance Brantley *Larry Dodson *Devonte Hull *Lopaka Thomas *John Gary Williams * Lainie Kazan as Mary *Curtis Armstrong as Jake Reception ''Memphis'' received mostly positive reviews from critics. Justin Lowe in his review for ''The Hollywood Reporter ''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (1992 Film)
''Memphis'' is a 1992 American television film starring Cybill Shepherd. The script was written by Larry McMurtry and Shepherd from a book by Shelby Foote. The movie premiered on Turner Network Television in January 1992. Premise Three white people plan to kidnap a child from a rich black family. Cast * Cybill Shepherd * John Laughlin * J. E. Freeman *Richard Brooks *Vanessa Bell Calloway *Martin Garner * Moses Gunn *Chino 'Fats' Williams *Tothany Reynolds *John Sullivan Production Larry McMurtry and Cybill Shepherd became friends during the making of '' The Last Picture Show''. In 1981 he encouraged her to apply to the women directors’ program of the American Film Institute; as part of her application she submitted a script of Shelby Foote's novel ''September September''. She was rejected but McMurtry agreed to work on the script with her. They received a development deal at Carson Productions at Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Trade name, do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psycho-Head Blowout
''Psycho-Head Blowout'' is the third EP by American rock band White Zombie, released in May 1987 by Silent Explosion. The album was recorded with producer and composer Kramer and was the band's first to feature guitarist Tom Guay, who had a pivotal influence on the band's sound. It was also the debut release of the band's short-lived label Silent Explosion. The record was the band's first release to receive critical notice and garnered them notice in underground circles. Recording The music that comprises ''Psycho-Head Blowout'' was recorded by producer and composer Kramer at his studio Noise New York. In an interview with '' Creem'', Rob was very critical of Kramer's work on the album, saying that he "wouldn't do anything we told him to." Tour Although ''Psycho-Head Blowout'' was White Zombie's first release to receive praise from more prestigious critics, most of the attention was directed towards the live shows surrounding the release of the record. Simmons of ''The Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything I Thought It Was
''Everything I Thought It Was'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Justin Timberlake. It was released through RCA Records on March 15, 2024. The album serves as the follow-up to his previous album, '' Man of the Woods'' (2018), and features guest appearances from Fireboy DML, Tobe Nwigwe, and Timberlake's band, NSYNC. Production was handled by Timberlake himself, Danja, Federico Vindver, Calvin Harris, Timbaland, Louis Bell, Cirkut, Ryan Tedder, Rob Knox, and others. The album was preceded by two singles, " Selfish" and " No Angels", as well as the promotional single " Drown". ''Everything I Thought It Was'' debuted at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200, giving Timberlake his sixth consecutive top five album in the country, while the lead single "Selfish" reached the top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album also reached the top five in several other countries, including Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Journals (album)
''Journals'' is the second compilation album by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released through Island Records on December 23, 2013. The album features guest appearances from R. Kelly, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, Future, and Big Sean. ''Journals'' is a R&B album that sees Bieber mostly deal with themes of heartbreak and forgiveness in a romantic relationship. To achieve a more mature sound, production was handled by a variety of record producers, such as new producers Poo Bear, Maejor Ali, Andre Harris, D.K. the Punisher, Soundz, and the Audibles, as well as previous producers Chef Tone, T-Minus, Diplo, Darkchild and Sir Nolan. A ten-week digital download campaign titled Music Mondays, in which one new song was released every Monday night, was held from October 7, 2013, to December 9, 2013. In addition to the songs released on Music Mondays, ''Journals'' is also composed of five other previously unreleased songs. The recording sessions took place while Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Nail
David Brent Nail (born May 18, 1979) is an American singer/songwriter and country music artist. In 2002, he debuted the single "Memphis" from an unreleased album for Mercury Records Nashville. Five years later, he signed with MCA Nashville, for which he has released four studio albums: '' I'm About to Come Alive'', '' The Sound of a Million Dreams'', '' I'm a Fire'', and '' Fighter'' plus two extended plays, ''1979'' and ''Uncovered''. The albums have produced seven chart entries on Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay, including two that have reached No. 1: " Let It Rain" (featuring Sarah Buxton) and " Whatever She's Got", plus the top 10 hit " Red Light". Career David Nail's first recording contract was with Mercury Records Nashville, a division of Universal Music Group Nashville. While there, he recorded a self-titled debut album, which was produced by Keith Stegall and John Kelton. The lead-off single, "Memphis", reached number 52 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnie Brooks
Donnie Brooks (born John Dee Abohosh; February 6, 1936 – February 23, 2007) was an American pop music singer. Brooks is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Early life Born in Dallas, Texas, Abohosh moved to Ventura, California in his teens, where he was adopted by his stepfather and took the name John D. Faircloth. He discovered a singing voice at a young age and recorded a few minor hits with several small record labels under the stage names Johnny Jordan, Dick Bush (which sole single "Hollywood Party" was his first for Era), and Johnny Faire, the latter gaining some sales with " Bertha Lou" in early 1959, while a cover version by Clint Miller charted nationally. Career Brooks was still without a recording contract in 1958 when he played a set at a El Monte Legion Stadium show, singing two songs that included Ray Charles' hit " What'd I Say". Encouraged by friends Dorsey and Johnny Burnette, he stayed in the music business and in late 1959 he made his first rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (Joe Jackson Song)
"Memphis" is a song by English singer-songwriter and musician Joe Jackson, which was released in 1983 as a single from the soundtrack album of the American film '' Mike's Murder''. The song was written by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and David Kershenbaum. It spent four weeks on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was Jackson's sixth-highest charted song in America when it peaked at number 85 the week of December 10, 1983. Critical reception On its release, ''Cash Box'' wrote, "Jackson gives a rockabilly-voiced recounting of a disastrously funny journey to the city of his cultural roots." They considered the organ intro to be similar to that of the 1966 Spencer Davis Group song " Gimme Some Lovin'" and the bass line to be the same as Jackson's 1982 hit " Steppin' Out". In a review of ''Mike's Murder'', Brett Milano of ''The Boston Globe'' felt the song "recalls the punkish sound of Jackson's early albums" and also drew similarities between the song's organ riff and "Gimme Som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis (The Badloves Song)
"Memphis" is a song by Australian rock and pop band The Badloves and released in April 1994 as the fourth and final single from the band's debut studio album '' Get On Board''. The song peaked at number 73 on the Australian ARIA Charts. On the album liner notes, Michael Spiby says "India has Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha (),* * * was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist legends, he was ..., America has Elvis. Inspired by the movie '' Mystery Train (film)'', the song is about Americans' seemingly inexplicable obsession with the dead man from Graceland". Track listing CD single (D11474) # "Memphis" - 4:45 # "Forgiven" - 3:15 # "Spirit in the Sky" (demo) - 2:55 Charts References {{authority control 1993 songs 1994 singles Mushroom Records singles The Badloves songs Songs about Elvis Presley Songs about Memphis, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
