A Thing Called Love
Johnny Cash
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Six foot six he stood on the ground He weighed two hundred and thirty-five pounds But I saw that giant of a man brought down To his knees by love He was the kind of man that would gamble on luck Look you in the eye and never back up But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup Because of love You can't see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands But like the wind it covers our land Strong enough to rule the heart of any man This thing called love It can lift you up never let you down Take your world and turn it around Ever since time nothing's ever been found That's stronger than love Most men are like me, they struggle and doubt They trouble their minds day in and day out Too busy with livin' to worry about A little word like love But when I see a mother's tenderness As she holds her young close to her breast Then I think god that the world's been blessed With a thing called love You can't see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands But like the wind it covers our land Strong enough to rule the heart of any man This thing called love It can lift you up never let you down Take your world and turn it around Ever since time nothing's ever been found That's stronger than love
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Written by: JERRY HUBBARD REED
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13 facts about this song
Song Genre"A Thing Called Love" falls under the Country music genre, a style that Johnny Cash was renowned for.
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Song ReleaseIt was officially released on April 1, 1972, making it one of his later works.
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AlbumThe song is part of an album also titled "A Thing Called Love."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was the album's lead single and made its way to number 2 on Billboard's US Hot Country Singles chart, reaching this peak on July 1, 1972.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jerry Reed Hubbard, a renowned songwriter, guitarist, and actor.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Dean Martin and Jerry Lee Lewis, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Awards"A Thing Called Love" propelled the album to a Gold certification from the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 units sold.
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Song ThemesThe song is about faith, belief, love, and the wonders they can bring, which falls in line with Cash's frequently introspective themes.
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Cash's BeliefThis song is reflective of Cash's deep-rooted faith as he was a devoted Christian, which was a significant influence in his life and music.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'A Thing Called Love' features Cash performing on stage, intercut with scenes of people expressing love in various ways. It confirms the uplifting and positive message of the song.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song is 2 minutes and 32 seconds, which is typical for country songs of that era.
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Cash's Personal Life at the timeAt the time the song was released, Cash was at a high point both personally and professionally, he was married to June Carter, had a successful TV show, and his album sales were strong.
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Legacy"A Thing Called Love" remains one of Cash's popular songs, often included in compilation albums of his best work.
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