Guess Things Happen That Way

Johnny Cash

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"Guess Things Happen That Way" is a 1958 cross over single by Johnny Cash, which was written by Jack Clement. The single was Johnny Cash's fourth number one on the country chart spending eight weeks at number one and a total of twenty-four weeks on the chart. The B-side of "Guess Things Happen That Way", a song entitled, "Come In Stranger" made it to number six on the country chart. The single also crossed over to the pop chart, peaking at number eleven. Pop singer June Valli had a minor revival of the song in 1961. Her version peaked at #92 in the Music Vendor Top 100. On February 25, 2010, the song, purchased by grandfather and Woodstock, Georgia native Louie Sulcer, became the 10 billionth download through the Apple iTunes Store. more »

Year:: 1991
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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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Music Genre "Guess Things Happen That Way" is a country and rockabilly song performed by Johnny Cash.
Release Year The song was released by Johnny Cash in 1958.
Writer It was written by Jack Clement, a singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Chart Performance The song topped the Billboard's Hot Country Songs and crossed over to Pop charts, peaking at number 11 in the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Cash's crossover appeal.
Album The song was included in Johnny Cash's third studio album "Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous".
Recording Studio It was recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where many famous musicians have recorded over the years.
iTunes Success In 2007, "Guess Things Happen That Way" became the 10 millionth song downloaded from iTunes.
Awards Although not winning any specific awards for the song, Cash's distinctive sound on this and other tracks contributed significantly to his recognition, securing his place in both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
Notable Covers Canadian singer Anne Murray recorded a cover of the song for her 2007 album, "Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends".
Relevance The song is considered a quintessential Cash record, capturing his unique mix of country, gospel, and rockabilly. It features melancholy lyrics, a distinctive rhythmic pulse, and Cash's deep, resonant bass-baritone voice.
Song Theme The song's lyrics convey a message of acceptance and resignation to the unpredictable twists and turns of love and life, in line with the song's title – guess things happen that way.
Continued Popularity More than 60 years after its release, "Guess Things Happen That Way" continues to be a popular song in Johnny Cash's discography, testifying to its timeless appeal.
Musical Style The song epitomizes Cash’s economical musical style, characterized by short, direct lyrics and straightforward melodies.

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