Английская Википедия:Home of the Blues
Шаблон:Infobox song "Home of the Blues" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Cash. The song was recorded on July 1, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee, and was released as a single in August the same year. It was also included as the eleventh track of his second album, Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous.
The song was written by Johnny Cash, Lillie McAlpin[1] and Glenn Douglas Tubb and produced by Jack Clement. Partial ownership of the song is held by Florida businessman John Palumbo.[2]Шаблон:Why
Cover versions of the song were recorded by Dwight Yoakam in 1988, by Laughing Hyenas in 1995 and by Owl City in early 2012. The song was also recorded by Joaquin Phoenix for the 2005 film Walk the Line.
Content
The song is an autobiographical account of Cash's unpleasant childhood. Cash has attributed his inspiration for this song as Home of the Blues record shop on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, which operated from the late 1940's until the mid 1970's. He used to hang out there, buy records and meet other musicians including the owner Ruben Cherry.Шаблон:Cn
Chart positions
Шаблон:Singlechart| Chart (1957) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Country Singles[3] | 3 |
References
Шаблон:1950s-country-song-stub
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- 1957 songs
- 1957 singles
- Johnny Cash songs
- Rock-and-roll songs
- Rockabilly songs
- Songs written by Johnny Cash
- Sun Records singles
- Songs about childhood
- Songs written by Glenn Douglas Tubb
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