Blackjack County Chain
1967 single by Willie Nelson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Blackjack County Chain" is a song written by Red Lane. The song was initially rejected by Charley Pride, who considered at the time the lyrics controversial.
Quick Facts Single by Willie Nelson, B-side ...
"Blackjack County Chain" | ||||
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Single by Willie Nelson | ||||
B-side | "Some Other World" | |||
Released | May 1967 | |||
Recorded | 1967 | |||
Studio | RCA Studio B (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:00 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Red Lane | |||
Producer(s) | Chet Atkins | |||
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The song was ultimately recorded by Willie Nelson, whose version enjoyed success until it was banned by radio stations.
Russell Crowe performed a version of the song on the Irish television show the Late Late Show on 9/9/22.