The Matador
Johnny Cash
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The crowd is waiting for the bullfight Matador My final fight the place is packed once more But Anita won't throw me a rose this fight The one she wears is not for me tonight She's watching now with her new love I know Walk proud and slow Be strong and sure give the crowd a show They want blood you know! You're still their idol as you were before Kill just one more! Remind Anita, you're the greatest Matador The time is come, forget Anita in the stands Be a tall and strong and brave and noble man Be better than you've never been before Make this your greatest moment Matador She's watching now with her new love I know Walk proud and slow Be strong and sure give the crowd a show They want blood you know! You're still their idol as you were before Kill just one more! Remind Anita, you're the greatest Matador
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Written by: DOUGLAS HERON ADAMS, KATIE HARKINS, NESTOR DAVID MATTHEWS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Matador" was released in December 1963.
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Billboard Chart HistoryThe song managed to achieve considerable success. It peaked at number two on Billboard's country charts.
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Song's GenreThe song falls under the Country genre, a style Johnny Cash is iconically known for.
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Album Name"The Matador" was included in the album "Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash", which was his sixteenth album at the time.
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Written bySongwriting credits go to Johnny Cash and June Carter, his wife at the time.
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BackgroundThe song is about a tormented Matador who's caught in a constant battle with death and has a deep inner struggle, reflecting on the pained life of a performer.
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Unexpected Source of InspirationThe song's melody was inspired by a song Cash heard in a dream while he was in Spain called "Winds of the Old Days."
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Sales and Reception"The Matador" achieved considerable commercial success despite its unusual theme for a country song, further establishing Johnny Cash's versatility as an artist.
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Award RecognitionThough it didn't win any awards directly, the album it was part of, "Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash", received great acclaim in the music industry.
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Emotional DepthLike most of Cash’s songs, "The Matador" is filled with deep emotional understanding, underlining the unique perspective the artist consistently offered in his music.
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