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  1. I Walk the Line
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    " I Walk the Line " is a song written and recorded in 1956 by Johnny Cash. After three attempts with moderate chart ratings, it became Cash's first #1 hit on the Billboard country chart, eventually reaching #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song remained on the record charts for over 43 weeks, and sold over two million copies.
    Cash released “I Walk the Line” backed with “Get Rhythm” as the third single from his debut album With His Hot and Blue Guitar on May 1, 1956. It went to No. 1 on the country chart and No. 17 on the pop chart, effectively giving him his first chart-topper and first crossover hit.
    " I Walk the Line " is a song written and recorded in 1956 by Johnny Cash. After three attempts with moderate chart ratings, it became Cash's first #1 hit on the Billboard country chart, eventually reaching #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
    On this date in 1956, Johnny Cash released his signature song and country classic, “I Walk the Line.” Written and recorded by Cash, it saw three attempts with moderate chart ratings, ultimately becoming his first #1 hit on the Billboard country charts. It also peaked at #17 on the U.S. pop charts.
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    "I Walk the Line" is a song written and recorded in 1956 by Johnny Cash. After three attempts with moderate chart ratings, it became Cash's first #1 hit on the Billboard country chart, eventually reaching #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song remained on the record charts for over 43 weeks, and sold over two million … See more

    The unique chord progression for "I Walk the Line" was inspired by the backwards playback of guitar runs on Cash's tape recorder while he was stationed in Germany as a … See more

    The song is included in "The 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll", a permanent exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, See more

    Jaye P. Morgan covered the song in 1960, the single charting at No. 66.
    • The Everly Brothers covered the song on their 1963 album See more

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    The song is very simple and like most Cash songs, the lyrics tell more of a story than the music conveys. (You've got a way to keep me on your side/You give me cause for love that I can't hide/For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide).
    It is based upon the … See more

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