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On This Day in 1999, the Talented Songwriter Behind Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” Passed Away
Shel Silverstein, the surprising songwriter behind Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue", passed away on this day in 1999.
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Spoof song ridiculing Susan Hall's mayoral campaign becomes online hit
Mum Danielle, 46, worked the “teleprompter” that showed the lyrics that had ... he is tired-looking.” A Boy Named Sue was originally recorded in 1969 by Johnny Cash at his famous San Quentin ...
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On This Day in 1970, Johnny Cash Refused to Play a Pair of Controversial Songs for Richard Nixon at the White House
On this day (April 17) in 1970, Johnny Cash performed at the White House. Richard Nixon requested “A Boy Named Sue” and two cover songs. Cash played his signature song for the President and ...