Southern Accents
Johnny Cash
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There's a southern accent Where I come from The young 'uns call it country The Yankees call it dumb I got my own way of talkin' But everything is done With a southern accent Where I come from Now that drunk tank in Atlanta Was just a motel room to me I think I might go work Orlando If them orange groves don't freeze I got my own way of workin' But everything is run With a southern accent Where I come from For just a minute there I was dreaming For just a minute it was all so real For just a minute she was standing there, with me There's a dream that I keep having Where my mama comes to me And she kneels down over by the window And says a prayer for me I got my own way of prayin' And everyone's begun With a southern accent Where I come from We have our own way of livin' And everything is done With a southern accent Where I come from
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12 facts about this song
CollaborationThis song was a collaborative effort performed by Johnny Cash and Tom Petty.
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Owner's Origin"Southern Accents" song was originally written and performed by Tom Petty for his band's 1985 album of the same name.
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Album ContributionThis song was featured on Johnny Cash's album "Unchained," which was released in 1996.
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Production TeamThis album, including "Southern Accents," was produced by Rick Rubin, known for producing music across diverse genres.
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Award-Winning AlbumJohnny Cash's whole album "Unchained," which included "Southern Accents," won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 1998.
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Backup BandTom Petty and The Heartbreakers functioned as Johnny Cash's backup band for the song as well as the whole "Unchained" album.
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Inspirational RootsTom Petty wrote "Southern Accents" as a reflective piece about his southern heritage, making it a deeply personal and emotionally charged song.
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Signature StyleEven though this song was written by Tom Petty, Johnny Cash's rendition maintained his signature deep baritone voice and simplicity in style, which became a defining performance of the song.
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Cross-Genre InfluenceWhile Johnny Cash's version of "Southern Accents" is considered country, Tom Petty's original has elements of heartland rock, showing how one song can cross musical genres.
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Critical AcclaimThe song and the album were warmly received by critics. The album "Unchained" has a four-star rating on AllMusic and a 9.0 rating on Pitchfork.
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Uncharted SuccessDespite the critical success and popularity of Johnny Cash's version of "Southern Accents," it did not chart on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Final YearsThis collaboration marked one of the late career highlights for Johnny Cash, who passed away in 2003. Similarly, Tom Petty passed away in 2017, making "Southern Accents" a testament to their shared musical history.
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