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About This Track
This version of “A Boy Named Sue” was recorded in front of a live audience.
The track is a comical talking blues song written by Shel Silverstein and performed by country/blues singer Johnny Cash. It tells the first-person story of a boy named “Sue,” whose father, before walking out of his life, named him that in order to make him strong. Unbeknownst to the, now, man, he meets his father and a barroom brawl ensues.
The track is a comical talking blues song written by Shel Silverstein and performed by country/blues singer Johnny Cash. It tells the first-person story of a boy named “Sue,” whose father, before walking out of his life, named him that in order to make him strong. Unbeknownst to the, now, man, he meets his father and a barroom brawl ensues.
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Shouts
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ERIXWORX wrote:
When life gives you lemons... smile because you are not a boy named Sue. And @nssworld: not 'manger dog', but 'mangy dog'
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nssworld wrote:
There sat the dirty manger dog that named me Sue....
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miss_unafraid wrote:
Not a fan of country or this type of "talking" songs, but Cash is awesome and this story really puts me in a good mood.
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nick_honest wrote:
excellent!
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jimtheknight wrote:
always good to hear this,
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TheDarkSide73 wrote:
My name is Sue how do you do now you're gonna die
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dluuu wrote:
just 1 of many "signiture " songs from Johnny !!!!
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Schl33n wrote:
♥
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pjolliffe wrote:
What a great voice he had! Miss you Johnny..
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june_hero wrote:
my favorite i love it :)
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jd48036 wrote:
named sue
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sas1983 wrote:
Kicking and a gouging in the mud the blood and the beer! Sounds like a good night out!!!
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al_nicholl wrote:
A great song. I never tire of hearing this. Ha ha.
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bascuuu wrote:
gal giggle...get red...
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NitaD1 wrote:
Can't help laughing...imagining the fight scene...... :-)
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PhotoByGlenKona wrote:
Saw Ole John many times in concert. Truly a wonderful experience. He stayed around and took time to meet and greet his fans.
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burnsbaby wrote:
One of the few artists I regret never to have seen live before they died. Damn shame.....
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Crowly0 wrote:
Just hilarious :)
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beccarooz wrote:
Always relevant.
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luckylollyme wrote:
Love this live version!!! You can't say son of bitch on tv!!! LOL
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