It's Just About Time
Johnny Cash
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"It's Just About Time" is a track performed by American singer-songwriter and musician, Johnny Cash.
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Release DetailsThe song was released by the prestigious record label, Columbia Records, in 1958.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Cash's third studio album, called "The Fabulous Johnny Cash". This album marked his first release with Columbia Records after leaving Sun Records.
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Chart Performance"It's Just About Time" hit number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 47 on the Pop chart.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "It's Just About Time" indicate a theme of remorse and the yearning to make up for past mistakes, a common theme in Cash's various other songs.
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SongwritingDespite being popularly performed by Cash, the song was actually written by Jack Clement, a noted songwriter and record producer who frequently collaborated with Cash.
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Simultaneous ReleaseThe song was released as a single in the same year as its album release, along with its flip side "I Just Thought You’d Like to Know".
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Musical Style"It's Just About Time" is characterized by Johnny Cash's iconic rockabilly and country music style.
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Historical RelevanceThe release of this song marked Johnny Cash's breakthrough in the music industry and aligned with his early success in the late '50s and '60s.
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Vinyl ReleaseInitially, "It's Just About Time" was released on 7" vinyl, a standard format for singles during that era.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, Cash's rendition of "It's Just About Time" has received positive reviews from music critic and fans. It is often noted for Cash's powerful, resonant vocals, and the song's uncomplicated, effective melody.
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LegacyAlthough not as widely recognized as Johnny Cash's major hits like "Ring of Fire" or "I Walk the Line", "It's Just About Time" holds a significant position in the canon of Cash's discography for its contribution to establishing his distinctive sound and story-telling style.
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