You Tell Me
Johnny Cash
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You Tell Me" is classified under the genre of country music, more specifically traditional country.
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Album InformationThis song is featured in Johnny Cash’s album called “Now, There Was a Song!” which was his fourth studio album.
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Release Date“You Tell Me” was released together with the album "Now, There Was A Song!" on January 1, 1960.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Columbia Records, one of the biggest record companies in the world.
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Song Authors"You Tell Me" was written by Roy Drusky, a renowned American country music singer, songwriter, and producer.
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Production InformationThe producer of the song was the legendary Don Law, who also produced many of Johnny Cash's other songs during his tenure at Columbia Records.
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PerformersApart from Johnny Cash, notable musicians like Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant from Johnny Cash’s band, The Tennessee Two, performed on this track.
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Album PopularityThe album “Now, There Was a Song!” is notable as it reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Song ThemeLike many of Cash's songs, "You Tell Me" features a theme of heartbreak and confusion, expressing the angst of a man unsure about his lover's feelings.
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Long-Term Influence"You Tell Me," along with other songs in the album, is considered to have helped to shape the emerging Bakersfield sound of country music, thanks to its stripped-down instrumentation and raw honesty.
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Cover VersionsSome country artists have covered "You Tell Me", demonstrating the song's lasting influence and popularity in the genre.
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Critical ReceptionCritics and fans have often praised "You Tell Me" for its poignant lyrics and Cash's passionate performance.
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