Buffalo Springfield and Poco Founder Richie Furay Shares Immaculate “Walking in Memphis” Performance Video

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The country-rock pioneer drops another track from his highly anticipated new album ‘In the Country.’

Richie Foray performs "Walking in Memphis" from his album 'In the Country'
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Celebrated country-rock pioneer Richie Furay has released a new studio performance video of the Grammy-nominated hit song “Walking in Memphis.”

Taken from his new album, In the Country, Furay's unique rendition of the 1991 Marc Cohn classic showcases the singer’s inimitable voice carried along by lively acoustic guitars, lilting pedal steel, and soaring background vocals.

Available as an exclusive Record Store Day vinyl release (June 18) with worldwide release scheduled for July 8 via Renew/BMG Records, In the Country features compelling interpretations of iconic country songs and crossover hits.

“This is what I’m about: rock ‘n’ roll and country,” points out the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who helped create the country-rock crossover genre back in the day.

Richie Furay 'In the Country' album artwork

(Image credit: Renew/BMG Records)

Produced by Grammy winner Val Garay (James Taylor, Santana, Ringo Starr) and recorded in Nashville at Blackbird Studio, the new twelve-track LP comprises distinctive takes on a host of country classics.

Tracklist is as follows:

  • "Somebody Like You"
  • "I Hope You Dance"
  • "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
  • "She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful"
  • "Your Love Amazes Me"
  • "I’m In a Hurry (and Don’t Know Why)"
  • "Lonesome Town"
  • "Walking in Memphis"
  • "I’m Already There"
  • "The River"
  • "In This Life"
  • "Chalk"

Fans will also be pleased to know two exclusive digital bonus tracks are available: Furay’s new rendition of the Poco signature song “Pickin’ Up the Pieces” and a version of George Strait’s “I Cross My Heart.”

Special guests include John Berry, who performs a duet with Furay on his 1994 hit “Your Love Amazes Me,” and country superstar Vince Gill who features on the Ricky Nelson 1958 golden oldie “Lonesome Town.”

Pre-order In the Country here.

Rod Brakes
Rod Brakes

Rod Brakes is a music journalist with an expertise in guitars. Having spent many years at the coalface as a guitar dealer and tech, Rod's more recent work as a writer covering artists, industry pros and gear includes contributions for leading publications and websites such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player and MusicRadar in addition to specialist music books, blogs and social media. He is also a lifelong musician.