The Rebel
Johnny Cash
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Away, away, away rolled the rebel Johnny Yuma Johnny Yuma was a rebel He roamed through the west And Johnny Yuma, the rebel He wandered alone. He got fightin' mad This rebel lad He packed no star As he wandered far Where the only law Was a hook and a draw. The rebel, Johnny Yuma. (Away,away,away rode the rebel Johnny Yuma) Johnny Yuma was a rebel He roamed through the west Johnny Yuma, the rebel He wandered alone. He searched the land This restless lad He was panther quick And leather tough 'Cause he figured that He had been pushed enough. The rebel, Johnny Yuma. (Away,away,away rode the rebel Johnny Yuma) Johnny Yuma was a rebel He roamed through the west Johnny Yuma, the rebel He wandered alone. Fightin' mad This rebel lad With a dream he'd hold 'Til his dyin' breath He'd search his soul And gamble with death. The rebel, Johnny Yuma. (Away,away,away rode the rebel Johnny Yuma)
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Written by: ANDREW FENADY, RICHARD MARKOWITZ
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Concept"The Rebel" by Johnny Cash is also known as "The Ballad of Johnny Yuma", a folk song that revolves around the tale of a lone, rebellified, young wanderer.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1959 as a country single, initially for the Western television series "The Rebel".
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AlbumJohnny Cash included "The Rebel" in his 9th Album named "Sings the Ballads of the True West" which was released in 1965.
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Song's InspirationThe story in "The Rebel" was inspired by the heroic figure of a Confederate veteran in the American Civil War, adding another layer of historical significance to the song.
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Songwriter"The Rebel" was written by Richard Markowitz along with Andrew J. Fenady. It's not from the 'Man in Black' himself.
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Popularity in TV SeriesThe popularity of the song reached new heights when it was used as the opening theme song for the TV series "The Rebel".
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Running TimeThe song runs for an approximate total of 1:53 minutes, making it one of Cash's shorter tracks.
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Rock VersionYears after the song's initial successful run, the punk rock band Arizona Alligators released their version of "The Rebel".
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In LyricsThe lyrics "Johnny Yuma was a rebel, he wandered alone" reflect the solitary life of the protagonist, a kind of lifestyle that Johnny Cash often dwelt in his songs.
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Unique StyleLike many of Cash's songs, the “The Rebel - Johnny Yuma” stood out for its unique blend of country, rock and roll, folk, and blues influence.
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