The Matador (Johnny Cash song)
"The Matador" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Cash. It was released in September 1963. The single peaked at number two on the country charts.[1] "The Matador" also crossed over to the Hot 100, peaking at number 44.[2] The song was written by Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash. It was later included on the album Old Golden Throat; along with the b-side "Still in Town".
| "The Matador" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Cash | ||||
| from the album Old Golden Throat | ||||
| B-side | "Still in Town" | |||
| Released | September 1963 | |||
| Recorded | 1963 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash | |||
| Producer(s) | Don Law, Frank Jones | |||
| Johnny Cash singles chronology | ||||
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Chart performance
| Chart (1963) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 44 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 75.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 111.
- "Johnny Cash Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Johnny Cash Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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