Ballad Of A Teenage Queen

Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley

About Ballad Of A Teenage Queen

"Ballad of a Teenage Queen" is a song written by Jack Clement and recorded by Johnny Cash, with background vocals by The Tennessee Two. Recorded for his 1958 album Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous, the song hit number one on the US Country charts and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is 2 minutes and 13 seconds long.

Year:: 1990
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Johnny Cash

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Release Details "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" is a song written by Jack Clement and recorded by Johnny Cash for his 1958 album "Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous."
Chart Success Upon its release, the song became a crossover hit reaching No.1 on both the Billboard Country charts and the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1958.
Song's Narrative The song follows a narrative structure, telling the story of a teenage girl who leaves her town and her sweetheart to pursue acting, ultimately returning to her loved ones after finding Hollywood unsatisfying.
Cover Versions The song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter.
Significance It is one of Johnny Cash's most popular tunes that helped him to achieve a crossover appeal, expanding his fan base from traditional country music listeners to a wider audience.
Re-Recording Johnny Cash re-recorded the song with his daughter Rosanne Cash and The Everly Brothers, and the track was included on Cash’s 1987 album "Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town."
Length of Song Interestingly, the song is quite short compared to today's average pop song. It lasts only 2 minutes and 13 seconds.
Unique Ensemble Another interesting fact is that the song includes background vocals from The Tennessee Two and The Anita Kerr Singers, creating a unique ensemble sound.
Song Composition "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" features a simple, catchy, and repetitive melody, typical of the pop music during the era it was released.
Credits as an Actor Apart from the song's narrative about trying out acting, Johnny Cash himself dabbled in acting, featuring in a handful of films and TV shows throughout his career.

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