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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Big_Bad_JohnBig Bad John - Wikipedia

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   "Big Bad John" is a country song originally performed by Jimmy Dean, who wrote and composed it. It was released in September 1961 and by the beginning of November it had gone to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

   • B-side: "I Won't Go Huntin' With You Jake"
   • Released: September 1961

   • Recorded: August 18, 1961

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3. www.allmusic.com › album › big-bad-john-bear-familyJimmy Dean - Big Bad John [Bear Family/Sony] Album Reviews ...

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   Discover Big Bad John [Bear Family/Sony] by Jimmy Dean released in 1993. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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4. www.discogs.com › 4310634-Jimmy-Dean-Big-Bad-JohnJimmy Dean – Big Bad John (1993, CD) - Discogs

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   Buck Owens & The Buckaroos. Released. 2010 — Germany. CD —. Compilation. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Big Bad John" on Discogs.

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   • Country: Germany

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   • Format: CD, Compilation

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   Why did Jimmy Dean write Big Bad John?

   • “Big Bad John” wasn’t just a catchy tune, but it was born out of an interesting backstory. Jimmy Dean shared that he was inspired to write the song after a chance encounter with a miner. As he recalled in an interview with The Tennessean, he met the miner while visiting a Las Vegas casino.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean

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   Who was Jimmy Dean?

   • In the realm of classic country music, few names are as well-known as Jimmy Dean. The late singer, songwriter, and actor left behind a legacy that has been celebrated for generations since his untimely passing in 2010. Among his numerous hits, “Big Bad John” remains one of his most recognizable and successful songs.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean

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   Did Dean win a Grammy for Big Bad John?

   • It won Dean the 1962 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording, and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year . The song and its sequels tell a story typical of American folklore, reminiscent of Paul Bunyan or John Henry. Big Bad John was also the title of a 1990 television movie starring Dean.

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   Who wrote Big Bad John?

   • "Big Bad John" is a country song originally performed by Jimmy Dean, who wrote and composed it. It was released in September 1961 and by the beginning of November it had gone to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchJimmy Dean - Big Bad John [Live] - YouTube

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7. www.bear-family.com › dean-jimmy-big-bad-john-cdJimmy Dean CD: Big Bad John (CD) - Bear Family Records

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   Description. Learn more about Jimmy Dean. Review 0. Jimmy Dean: Big Bad John (CD) (2016/Jasmine) 24 Tracks - 2 original LPs plus hit singles on one CD! Article properties: Jimmy Dean: Big Bad John (CD) Interpret: Jimmy Dean. Album titlle: Big Bad John (CD) Label JASMINE. Genre Country. Artikelart CD. EAN: 0604988369724. weight in Kg 0.1.

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9. kxrb.com › story-behind-the-song-big-bad-john-byStory Behind the Song: ‘Big Bad John’ by Jimmy Dean

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   Feb 12, 2016 · Story Behind the Song: ‘Big Bad John’ by Jimmy Dean. Mark Tassler Published: February 12, 2016. Topical Press Agency, Getty Images. There's a whole sausage eating generation of people that maybe don't even know Jimmy Dean was a country singer. But the rest of us know that he was.

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    May 1, 2024 · The Meaning Behind the Lyrics. “Big Bad John” is more than just a catchy tune and a story about a larger-than-life hero. It’s a tribute to the hardworking miners and blue-collar workers who tirelessly toil away to provide for their families.