| "The Memphis Blues" | |
|---|---|
 Sheet music cover, 1912 | |
| Single by Victor Military Band | |
| Published | November 10, 1913 Theron C. Bennett Co., New York[1] |
| Released | October 1914[2] |
| Recorded | July 15, 1914[3] |
| Studio | Victor Studios, Camden, New Jersey |
| Genre | Southern rag, blues |
| Length | 2:58 |
| Label | Victor 17619 |
| Composer(s) | W. C. Handy |
| Lyricist(s) | George A. Norton |
"The Memphis Blues" is a song described by its composer, W. C. Handy, as a "southern rag". It was self-published by Handy in September 1912 and has been recorded by many artists over the years.
- ^ Library of Congress. Copyright Office. (1914). Catalog of Copyright Entries, 1914 Musical Compositions First Half of 1914 New Series Vol 9 Part 1. United States Copyright Office. U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
- ^ "Victor 17619 (Black label (popular) 10-in. double-faced)". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Victor matrix B-15065. The Memphis blues / Victor Military Band". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 26, 2021.