A Thing Called Love

Jerry Reed

About A Thing Called Love

"A Thing Called Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Jerry Reed in 1968. This song has been recorded by many artists, including Jimmy Dean, Elvis Presley, and Dave Dudley. In 1971, the song was recorded by Johnny Cash and it became a #1 country hit in Canada. The record was Cash's biggest hit in Europe, charting in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.


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2008
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Six foot six stood on the ground, weighted 235 pounds
But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love
He was the kind of man who would gamble on love
Look you in the eye and never back up
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love

Can't see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands
Like the rules that govern our land
Strong enough to rule the heart of every man, this thing called love

It can lift you up, it can put you down
Take your world and turn it all around
Ever since time nothing's ever been found stronger than love
Men like me they worry and doubt
Trouble their minds day in and day out
Too busy a livin' to worry about a thing called love

And then I see a mother's tenderness
As she holds her young close to her breast
Then I say thank God this world will win with the thing called love

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Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter, as well as an actor who appeared in more than a dozen films. His signature songs included "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," "Alabama Wild Man," "Amos Moses", "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (which garnered a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance), "Ko-Ko Joe", "Lord, Mr. Ford", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), "The Bird," and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)". more »

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Written by: JERRY REED HUBBARD

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4 facts about this song

Elvis Presley's Version
"A Thing Called Love" was featured on Elvis Presley's "He Touched Me" album which was released in April 1972. - This album received the Grammy award for the Best Inspirational Performance. Thus, presenting Elvis with his third Grammy award. - "A Thing Called Love" was never released as a single by Elvis Presley but it's still well loved by his fans.
Jerry Reed's Version
Jerry Reed recorded "A Thing Called Love" before Elvis Presley. His version was released in 1968. - The version by Jerry Reed was included in his album "Nashville Underground", which helped establish his career as a singer-songwriter. - Jerry Reed wrote the song himself and his version of "A Thing Called Love" charted at number two on Canada's country chart.
Jimmy Dean's Version
Jimmy Dean, a country music singer and television host, also recorded "A Thing Called Love". - His version was included in the album "A Thing Called Love" released in 1972, which contains eleven total tracks. - Although the song is the title track of Dean's album, his version did not chart.
General Facts
The song "A Thing Called Love" has been covered by numerous artists, showing its universal message and melody. - Despite each artist's unique style, the central theme of the song remains the same, which emphasizes the power and mystery of love. - The song was a big hit in 1972 and has stood the test of time, still being enjoyed by many today. - The song's original writer, Jerry Reed, was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017. His songwriting skills are evident in "A Thing Called Love," which remains popular decades after its release.

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