Who originally sings Walking in Memphis?

Marc Cohn
“Walking in Memphis” is a song composed and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, for whom it remains his signature song. It received a Song of the Year nomination at the 34th Grammy Awards in 1992, the same year that the 31-year-old Cohn won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

Did Bruce Hornsby sing Walking in Memphis?

no he did not originaly Bruce springstine sang it as a new hit single, walking in Memphis.

Who did a cover of Walking in Memphis?

Versions
TitlePerformerInfo
Walking in MemphisMarc CohnFirst release Hit song
Walking in MemphisCher
Walking in MemphisKikka [IT]Unusual cover song
Walking in MemphisThe John Tesh Project

What is the story behind the song Walking in Memphis?

Cohn has explained that this song is a journey to be baptized in the world of blues music. He said it is about “Spiritual Awakening.” The lyrics, “Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale” refers to Beale Street, an actual street in Memphis.