About the song

The collaboration between Johnny Cash and June Carter is more than just a musical partnership; it’s a love story told through song. Their voices, when combined, create a sound that is both timeless and deeply personal. Their music is a reflection of their lives, their love, and their shared passion for country music.

Their collaborations, spanning decades, are marked by a unique blend of sincerity, humor, and raw emotion. Songs like “Jackson” and “If I Were a Carpenter” have become enduring classics, showcasing their vocal harmonies and their undeniable chemistry.

Johnny Cash and June Carter’s musical partnership was deeply intertwined with their personal lives. Their love story, which began in the 1950s, blossomed into a lifelong romance and a powerful musical collaboration. Their performances were often filled with playful banter and heartfelt expressions of love, creating an intimate and engaging experience for their audiences.

Their music is characterized by its simplicity and authenticity. They favored traditional country sounds, often incorporating elements of folk and gospel music. Their performances were marked by a raw, unpolished quality that resonated with audiences seeking genuine emotional connection.

Johnny Cash and June Carter’s collaborations are more than just a collection of songs; they’re a testament to the power of love and the enduring legacy of two iconic figures in country music. Their voices, when combined, create a sound that is both timeless and deeply personal.

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Lyrics

We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
We’ve been talkin’ ’bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out
I’m goin’ to Jackson
I’m gonna mess around
Yeah, I’m goin’ to Jackson
Look out Jackson town
Well, go on down to Jackson
Go ahead and wreck your health
Go play your hand you big-talkin’ man, make a big fool of yourself
Yeah, go to Jackson
Go comb your hair
Honey, I’m gonna snowball Jackson
See if I care
When I breeze into that city
People gonna stoop and bow, (hah)
All them women gonna make me
Teach ’em what they don’t know how
I’m goin’ to Jackson
You 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 Jackson
And I’ll be dancin’ on a Pony Keg
They’ll lead you ’round town like a scalded hound
With your tail tucked between your legs
Yeah, go to Jackson
You big-talkin’ man
And I’ll be waitin’ in Jackson
Behind my Jaypan Fan
Well now, we got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper Sprout
We’ve been talkin’ ’bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out
I’m goin’ to Jackson
And that’s a fact
Yeah, we’re goin’ to Jackson
Ain’t never comin’ back
We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout’
And we’ve been talkin’ ’bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went…