What Do I Care

Johnny Cash

About What Do I Care

"What Do I Care" is a song written and originally recorded by Johnny Cash. It was issued on his first Columbia Records single (Columbia 4-41251, with "All Over Again" on the opposite side), released between September and November 1958."What Do I Care" reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Billboard country chart, while "All Over Again" made it to number 38 and number 4, respectively.


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1992
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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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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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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.
Album Detail
The song is included in Johnny Cash's 21st studio album "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" that was released in November 1958.
Record Label
"What Do I Care" was published under Columbia Records, marking it as one of Cash's earliest recordings with the record label.
Chart Performance
The song reached 7th position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Charts in early 1959, showing its commercial success.
Songwriting Acknowledgement
Johnny 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.
Historical Context
The 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.
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.
Theme Classification
Thematically, 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.
Collaborative Inference
Although 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.
Legacy Value
With 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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