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Story. The song is about a mysterious and quiet miner who earns the nickname Big John because of his height, weight, and muscular physique – "He stood six foot six and weighed 245". He apparently hails from New Orleans, where, with "a crashin' blow from a huge right hand", he allegedly killed a man in a fight over a Cajun Queen.
- "I Won't Go Huntin' With You Jake"
- September 1961
- August 18, 1961
Big Bad John. Jimmy Dean. Track 1 on Big Bad John And Other Fabulous Songs And Tales. Producer. Don Law. “Big Bad John” is an American folklore style song that tells the story of...
May 1, 2024 · With its catchy beats and witty lyrics, the song became an instant hit. It spent five weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as earning Jimmy Dean his first Grammy Award. In this article, we will delve deeper into the meaning behind the song that became a country music classic.
Feb 1, 1990 · Jimmy Dean stars as a giant man who helps a young couple escape the girl's evil stepfather in this 1990 action drama. The movie is loosely inspired by his hit song Big Bad John, but the plot is weak and the acting is mediocre.
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