Johnny Cash – Sunday Morning Coming Down
“Sunday Morning Coming Down” is a country song written by Kris Kristofferson and originally recorded by Johnny Cash. It was released in 1970 as the second single from his album Hello, I’m Johnny Cash. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition
“Sunday Morning Coming Down” was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. The song is a first-person narrative about a man who is struggling with addiction and depression. The song’s lyrics are raw and honest, and they paint a powerful picture of the dark side of addiction.
Recording and production
“Sunday Morning Coming Down” was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Bob Johnston.
The recording features Johnny Cash on vocals. Cash’s vocals are deep and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a haunting melody.
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“Sunday Morning Coming Down” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969.
- It was originally recorded by Johnny Cash and released in 1970.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Sunday Morning Coming Down” has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, and The Jayhawks.