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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.
BIG BAD JOHN ~ Jimmy Dean (1961) MrRJDB1969. 97.7K subscribers. Subscribed. 180K. 33M views 13 years ago #CL. BIG BAD JOHN ~ Jimmy Dean (1961) Columbia # CL 1735 Jimmy Dean - (August...
Nov 14, 2020 · Jimmy Dean "Big Bad John" on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 5, 1961. Subscribe now to never miss an update: https://ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscribe Watch Mo...
May 1, 2024 · “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. The song shines a spotlight on their strength, courage, and determination, and how they carry on despite the hardships they face.
Aug 18, 2013 · This rare Live performance of Big Bad John appeared on The Jimmy Dean Show in 1963. See more incredible clips unveiled at TheJimmyDeanShow.com and LegendFlix.com.
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 a selfless figure,...
Feb 1, 1990 · Big Bad John: Directed by Burt Kennedy. With Jimmy Dean, Jack Elam, Ned Beatty, Romy Walthall. Jimmy Dean's popular song (released in 1961) is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather.
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