EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 34 MIN
Dissecting "Maybe It Was Memphis" by Pam Tillis - 1991
from Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music
One of the best voices of her generation delivers one of the best vocals you'll ever hear, in Pam Tillis's signature song: 1991's "Maybe It Was Memphis". We can't say enough about these spectacular vocals, but how do the vocals, lyrics, and music all work together to develop the thick, sensual tension of this southeastern summer evening? And whom did Melton mistakenly think the "Williams' play" line was about back in the day?Here's a link to the Tillis quote about the production that we referenced in this episode.
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One of the best voices of her generation delivers one of the best vocals you'll ever hear, in Pam Tillis's signature song: 1991's "Maybe It Was Memphis". We can't say enough about these spectacular vocals, but how do the vocals, lyrics, and music all work together to develop the thick, sensual tension of this southeastern summer evening? And whom did Melton mistakenly think the "Williams' play" line was about back in the day? Here's a link to the Tillis quote about the production that we refe...
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