Flesh and Blood
Johnny Cash
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Beside a singing mountain stream Where the willow grew Where the silver leaf of maple Sparkled in the morning dew I braided twigs of willows Made a string of buckeye beads But flesh and blood needs flesh And blood And you're the one I need Flesh and blood needs flesh and blood And you're the one I need I leaned against a bark of birch And I breathed the honey dew I saw a North-bound flock of geese Against a sky of baby blue Beside the lily pads I carved a whistle from a reed Mother Nature's quite a lady But you're the one I need Flesh and blood needs flesh and blood And you're the one I need. A cardinal sang just for me And I thanked him for the song Then the sun went slowly down the west And I had to move along These were some of the things On which my mind and spirit feed But flesh and blood need flesh and blood And you're the one I need Flesh and blood needs flesh and blood And you're the one I need. So when this day was ended I was still not satisfied For I knew everything I touched Would wither and would die And love is all that will remain And grow from all these seeds Mother Nature's quite a lady But you're the one I need Flesh and blood needs flesh and blood And you're the one I need.
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10 facts about this song
Album Association"Flesh and Blood" is a song from Johnny Cash's 31st studio album called "I Walk the Line." The album was released in 1964.
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Charts SuccessThe song reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was also a crossover pop hit, peaking at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
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Movie ConnectionThe song was featured in the film, "I Walk the Line," starring Gregory Peck. It was specifically written for this movie.
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SongwritingJohnny Cash himself wrote the song, demonstrating his songwriting prowess besides his unmatched singing talent.
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Global AppealThe song not only peaked in the U.S. charts but also made it to the RPM Country Tracks in Canada, where it peaked at #1 in 1971.
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AcclaimIn 2002, the song was included in the compilation album "The Essential Johnny Cash," which was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
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Legacy"Flesh and Blood" continued to receive recognition long after Cash’s death. It was featured in the 2005 biographical film "Walk the Line," where Joaquin Phoenix performed it as part of his portrayal of Cash.
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Live PerformancesOne unique live performance of "Flesh and Blood" was at the White House on April 17, 1970, during President Richard Nixon's tenure.
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Genre and Style"Flesh and Blood" is considered Country Folk, showcasing Johnny Cash's roots in traditional country music and his ability to convey deeply sentimental themes.
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InspirationsJohnny Cash based "Flesh and Blood" on his own experiences and his observations from his travels during touring, maintaining a deeply personal connection to the song's lyrical content.
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