We did it! From start to finish, the #JoyfulJoyfulOdetoMemphis project was completed in less than a week. In fact, the studio recording and video editing were done in less than 48 hours! To get some idea of what an undertaking this was, read the backstory here. One of my favorite quotes about Memphis (from Robert Gordon’s excellent book It Came From Memphis) has always been this:
“Memphis is a place where nothing ever happens, but the impossible always does.”
This definitely seemed like an impossible project. It taught me once again, though, to never underestimate the talent, ingenuity and generosity of spirit in the 901. I’ll write more about how we got it all done in a few days when I recover from sleep deprivation, but let me take this moment to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to all those who participated: Arean Alston, Carla Barnes, Chris McDaniel, Brandon Tolson, James Rigney, Coleman Garrett, Matt Isbell, Vince Johnson, Suavo Jones, Preston McEwan, Robbie Randall and Jeremy Powell. Also thanks to Ardent Studios for helping make this a reality.
Here it is, a gift of holiday love from Memphis musicians to the city:
The video is also posted on YouTube here and you can download an mp3 of the song PUT ALL THAT JOY ON YOUR PHONE/IPOD by clicking here.