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Learn about the history and variations of a traditional American murder ballad, inspired by actual events and popularized by many singers. Find out the lyrics, recordings, and cultural references of Frankie and Johnny.
A video of Sam Cooke singing a traditional murder ballad inspired by a real-life crime of passion in 1899. Learn the history and variations of the song, and see the charting covers by other artists.
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- David L. Rogers
May 17, 2012 · This video is presented as an historical reference by Empty Set Group, producers of "Waiting For A Train", the new Jimmie Rodgers musical.
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- Jimmie Rodgers
Dec 27, 2020 · Johnny Cash - Frankie and Johnny (1963) Well now Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts They were true as a blue blue sky He was a long-legged guitar picker with a wicked wanderin' eye...
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- the rockabillie
A classic country song about a woman who shoots her cheating lover. Read the lyrics, watch the video, and learn the story behind the song on Genius.
Frankie and Johnny were lovers! O Lordy, how they could love! They swore to be true to each other! Just as true as the stars above! He was her man but he done her wrong!! Frankie and Johnny went walking! Johnny had a brand new suit! Frankie paid a hundred dollars! Just to make her man look cute! He was her man but he done her wrong!! Johnny ...
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Learn about the origin, history and variations of this classic song inspired by a real-life crime of passion in 1899. Find out which artists covered it and how it was used in movies and TV shows.