The Rebel

Johnny Cash

About The Rebel

"The Rebel – Johnny Yuma" is the theme song for the ABC-TV series The Rebel. It was written by Richard Markowitz (music) and Andrew J. Fenady (lyrics) and recorded by Johnny Cash. The song was released as a single by Columbia Records (Columbia 4-41995, with "Forty Shades of Green" on the opposite side) in April 1961.


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1996
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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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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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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.
Release Date
The song was released in 1959 as a country single, initially for the Western television series "The Rebel".
Album
Johnny Cash included "The Rebel" in his 9th Album named "Sings the Ballads of the True West" which was released in 1965.
Song's Inspiration
The 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.
Songwriter
"The Rebel" was written by Richard Markowitz along with Andrew J. Fenady. It's not from the 'Man in Black' himself.
Popularity in TV Series
The popularity of the song reached new heights when it was used as the opening theme song for the TV series "The Rebel".
Running Time
The song runs for an approximate total of 1:53 minutes, making it one of Cash's shorter tracks.
Rock Version
Years after the song's initial successful run, the punk rock band Arizona Alligators released their version of "The Rebel".
In Lyrics
The 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.
Unique Style
Like 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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