What Do I Care
Johnny Cash
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When I'm all through if I haven't been what they think I should be If the total isn't high enough when they figure me When I grow old if there's no gray from worry in my hair What do I care? What do I care? What do I care just as long as you were mine a little while? When the road was long and weary you gave me a few good mile What do I care if I miss a goal because I make a slip? I'll still be satisfied because I tasted your sweet lips What do I care if I never have much money? And sometimes my table looks a little bare Anything that I may miss is made up for each time we kiss You love me and I love you, so what do I care? What do I care just as long as you were mine a little while? When the road was long and weary you gave me a few good mile What do I care if I miss a goal because I make a slip? I'll still be satisfied because I tasted your sweet lips What do I care if I never have much money? And sometimes my table looks a little bare Anything that I may miss is made up for each time we kiss You love me and I love you, so what do I care?
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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classifier"What Do I Care" is a classic country track that showcases Johnny Cash's unique vocal performance and storytelling style typical of Country and Folk music during the time.
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Album DetailThe song is included in Johnny Cash's 21st studio album "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" that was released in November 1958.
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Record Label"What Do I Care" was published under Columbia Records, marking it as one of Cash's earliest recordings with the record label.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached 7th position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Charts in early 1959, showing its commercial success.
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Songwriting AcknowledgementJohnny Cash himself wrote "What Do I Care" just like most of his songs - a true testament to his talent not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
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Historical ContextThe song was recorded and released during a significant point in Cash's career when he transitioned from his previous label, Sun Records, to Columbia Records.
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Musical Elements"What Do I Care" exhibits Cash's trademark rhythmic style and features a simple, yet powerful combination of guitar strumming and slick vocal delivery.
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Theme ClassificationThematically, the song discusses enduring love, commitment, and a readiness to face any hardship for the one he loves, which is a prevalent theme in many of Cash's songs.
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Collaborative InferenceAlthough Cash is the primary vocalist, his band "The Tennessee Two" provided the instrumental backing, with Luther Perkins on lead guitar and Marshall Grant on bass.
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Legacy ValueWith its emotional resonance and timeless appeal, "What Do I Care" remains an iconic track in Johnny Cash's discography and in the overarching genre of American Country Music.
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