About the song

“Jackson” is a country song written by Billy Edd Wheeler and Jerry Leiber. It was first recorded in 1963 by the Kingston Trio, but it became a much bigger hit when Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash released their version in 1967. The song is a humorous, tongue-in-cheek look at a couple who are headed to Jackson, Tennessee, to get a divorce.

The song begins with Cash and Carter singing about how they got married in a fever, and they’ve been talking about Jackson ever since the fire went out. They’re both eager to get to Jackson and start their new lives as single people.

The chorus of the song is simple but catchy:

I’m goin’ to Jackson I’m gonna mess around Yeah, I’m goin’ to Jackson Look out Jackson town

The song’s verses are full of colorful details about the couple’s plans for their new lives in Jackson. The woman plans to buy a new dress and a wig, while the man plans to buy a new car and a gun. They’re both determined to make a fresh start in Jackson.

The song ends with the couple driving off to Jackson, singing the chorus one last time. The song is a lighthearted look at a serious subject, and it’s one of Johnny Cash’s most popular songs.

Here are some of the key elements of the song:

  • The song is a duet between Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. This was the first time that the couple had recorded a song together, and it became one of their signature songs.
  • The song is a humorous look at a couple who are headed to Jackson, Tennessee, to get a divorce. The song’s lyrics are full of wit and sarcasm, and they offer a unique perspective on the subject of divorce.
  • The song is a classic example of Johnny Cash’s unique sound. The song’s driving rhythm and Cash’s deep, gravelly voice are instantly recognizable.

“Jackson” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of country music all over the world. The song’s humor, wit, and Cash’s unique sound make it a one-of-a-kind listening experience.

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Lyrics

We got married in a feverHotter than a pepper sproutWe’ve been talkin’ ’bout JacksonEver since the fire went out
I’m goin’ to JacksonI’m gonna mess aroundYeah, I’m goin’ to JacksonLook out Jackson town
Well, go on down to JacksonGo ahead and wreck your healthGo play your hand you big-talkin’ man, make a big fool of yourselfYeah, go to JacksonGo comb your hairHoney, I’m gonna snowball JacksonSee if I care
When I breeze into that cityPeople gonna stoop and bow, (hah)All them women gonna make meTeach ’em what they don’t know how
I’m goin’ to JacksonYou turn-a loose-a my coat‘Cause I’m goin’ to Jackson“Goodbye, ” that’s all she wrote
But they’ll laugh at you in JacksonAnd I’ll be dancin’ on a Pony KegThey’ll lead you ’round town like a scalded houndWith your tail tucked between your legs
Yeah, go to JacksonYou big-talkin’ manAnd I’ll be waitin’ in JacksonBehind my Jaypan Fan
Well now, we got married in a feverHotter than a pepper SproutWe’ve been talkin’ ’bout JacksonEver since the fire went out
I’m goin’ to JacksonAnd that’s a factYeah, we’re goin’ to JacksonAin’t never comin’ back
We got married in a feverHotter than a pepper sprout’And we’ve been talkin’ ’bout JacksonEver since the fire went…

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