Oh, the humanity

Forbes names the 20 most miserable American cities. Cleveland tops the list. 

Memphis comes in third worst. I reckon that adds up. Crime is rampant, the Mississippi River is a toxic-waste stream, and there is but one forecast in Elvis-town from May through September--it's hot and it might rain. 

Add the fact that for the last, oh, 100 years or so, Interstate 40--the Memphis main east-west corridor, has been one lane through the city. I exaggerate, but not by a lot.

Pictured: A scene from Philadelphia--city of, um, Brotherly Love.

Here's Duke Ellington with "Memphis Blues."

And how 'about Robert Johnson with "Sweet Home Chicago," another fair city that made the list. 

At least misery makes good music.