His song "Pontiac Blues" was a tribute to McMurry's car. McMurry was also credited with writing some of his songs, including "Red Hot Kisses." Elmore James did not realise that his performance of "Dust My Broom" was being recorded, and after he found out, he refused to record for McMurry again, although the recording made him well known.
Elmore James wrote a song called "Pontiac Blues," which was dedicated to McMurry's vehicle. McMurry also composed some of his own songs, including "Red Hot Kisses." However, Elmore James did not know that he was being recorded when he performed "Dust My Broom," and after learning about it, he declined to record with McMurry again, although the recording helped raise his profile.