Ballad of a Teenage Queen
Johnny Cash
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Ballad of a Teenage Queen" is a song written by Jack Clement and recorded by Johnny Cash for his 1958 album "Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous."
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song became a crossover hit reaching No.1 on both the Billboard Country charts and the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1958.
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Song's NarrativeThe song follows a narrative structure, telling the story of a teenage girl who leaves her town and her sweetheart to pursue acting, ultimately returning to her loved ones after finding Hollywood unsatisfying.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter.
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SignificanceIt is one of Johnny Cash's most popular tunes that helped him to achieve a crossover appeal, expanding his fan base from traditional country music listeners to a wider audience.
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Re-RecordingJohnny Cash re-recorded the song with his daughter Rosanne Cash and The Everly Brothers, and the track was included on Cash’s 1987 album "Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town."
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Length of SongInterestingly, the song is quite short compared to today's average pop song. It lasts only 2 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Unique EnsembleAnother interesting fact is that the song includes background vocals from The Tennessee Two and The Anita Kerr Singers, creating a unique ensemble sound.
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Song Composition"Ballad of a Teenage Queen" features a simple, catchy, and repetitive melody, typical of the pop music during the era it was released.
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Credits as an ActorApart from the song's narrative about trying out acting, Johnny Cash himself dabbled in acting, featuring in a handful of films and TV shows throughout his career.
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