Ain't No Grave
Johnny Cash
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There ain't no grave can hold my body down There ain't no grave can hold my body down When I hear that trumpet sound I'm gonna rise right out of the ground Ain't no grave can hold my body down Well, look way down the river, what do you think I see? I see a band of angels and they're coming after me Ain't no grave can hold my body down There ain't no grave can hold my body down Well, look down yonder Gabriel, put your feet on the land and see But Gabriel don't you blow your trumpet 'til you hear it from me There ain't no grave can hold my body down Ain't no grave can hold my body down Well, meet me Jesus, meet me. Meet me in the middle of the air And if these wings don't fail me I will meet you anywhere Ain't no grave can hold my body down There ain't no grave can hold my body down Well, meet me mother and father, meet me down the river road And momma you know that I'll be there when I check in my load Ain't no grave can hold my body down There ain't no grave can hold my body down There ain't no grave can hold my body down
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Written by: Traditional, Claude Ely, John Cash
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6 facts about this song
Release InformationJohnny Cash's version of "Ain't No Grave" was posthumously released in February 2010, 7 years after his death.
- It was a part of his album "American VI: Ain't No Grave", the last of the American Recordings series.
- Tom Jones' rendition of the song was released in his 2010 album entitled "Praise & Blame". His version came as a surprise as he is majorly known for his pop music.
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Song PopularityThe song gained significant popularity and respect for Johnny Cash. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, number 9 on the Billboard 200, and number 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums.
- Tom Jones also garnered appreciation for his version of the song. His rendition helped the album "Praise & Blame" to reach number 2 on the UK albums chart.
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Song Origin"Ain't No Grave" (also known as "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down") is an American gospel song attributed to Claude Ely, a Pentecostal preacher.
- The song was allegedly written by Ely when he was 12 years old, during an illness from which he almost died.
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Song InterpretationThis song is popularly interpreted as a hymn of resurrection and everlasting life, symbolizing faith in the face of death.
- Johnny Cash in the song expresses his unshakeableness in the face of death, conveying a message of hope and strength.
- Tom Jones' rendition is also a deeply emotional one, filled with gospel intensity.
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Cultural ImpactJohnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" has contributed significantly to popular culture, being used in films, TV series, and video games. For instance, it was featured in the 2012 movie "The Avengers".
- Tom Jones' version was applauded for showcasing this completely new, raw, and spiritual side of the pop icon.
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Awards and RecognitionThe album "American VI: Ain't No Grave" won the Best Album award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards in 2010.
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