Marc Cohn

The Profile

Marc Cohn is an American singer-songwriter from Cleveland. He rose to fame with his 1991 self-titled debut and the hit Walking in Memphis, earning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Subsequent albums include The Rainy Season (1993), Burning the Daze (1998), Join the Parade (2007), and Listening Booth: 1970 (2010).

American singer-songwriter from Cleveland; won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1992) following his 1991 debut; best known for the song Walking in Memphis; active since the early 1990s.

One detailed review by Danny The Kid spotlights Burning the Daze as Marc Cohn’s artistic maturation after his Grammy-winning debut and The Rainy Season. It highlights diverse songwriting, strong vocals, and standout tracks like Girl Of Mysterious Sorrow, Providence, and Ellis Island. The review notes limited promotion despite high quality and situates Cohn’s career arc from Cleveland roots to broader recognition.