"Ring of Fire" is a country music song popularized by Johnny Cash and co-written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore. The single appears on Cash's 1963 compilation album, Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash. The song was was recorded on March 25, 1963 and became Johnny Cash's biggest hit of his career, staying at number one on the charts for seven weeks ^[1]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash, February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a multi Grammy Award-winning influential American country and rock and roll singer and songwriter. ... It has been suggested that Childrens gramophone records be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In political geography and international politics a country is a geographical entity, a territory, most commonly associated with the notions of state or nation. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Columbia Records is the oldest brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888, and was the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash, February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a multi Grammy Award-winning influential American country and rock and roll singer and songwriter. ... June Carter Cash (born Valerie June Carter) (June 23, 1929 - May 15, 2003), middle daughter of Ezra (Eck) Carter and Maybelle Carter (Mother Maybelle), was a singer, songwriter, a member of the first country music recording stars, the Carter Family, and married to legendary singer Johnny Cash. ... Wyatt Merle Kilgore (August 9, 1934 - February 6, 2005) was an American, singer, songwriter, and manager. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ...

Conception

Although "Ring of Fire" sounds somewhat ominous, the term refers to falling in love - which is what June Carter was experiencing with Johnny Cash at the time. Some sources claim that June had seen the phrase, "Love is like a burning ring of fire," underlined in one of her uncle A. P. Carter's Elizabethan books of poetry^[2][3]. She worked with Kilgore on writing a song inspired by this phrase as she had seen her uncle do in the past. In the 2006 film, Walk the Line June is depicted as writing the song while agonizing over her feelings for Cash despite his drug addiction and alcoholism as she was driving home one evening. Her original lyrics include the verse: "There is no way to be in that kind of hell, no way to extinguish a flame that burns, burns, burns"^[4] A.P. Carter (December 15, 1891 - November 7, 1960) was an American Country music musician. ... The Elizabethan Era is the period associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) and is often considered to be a golden age in English history. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Walk the Line is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning film chronicling the life of Johnny Cash, American country singer. ... Drug addiction, or dependency is the compulsive use of drugs, to the point where the user has no effective choice but to continue use. ... Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ...

The song was originally recorded by June's sister, Anita Carter, on her album Ring Of Fire (1962) as "(Love's) Ring of Fire"^[5]. After hearing Anita's version, Cash claims he had a dream where he heard the song accompanied by "Mexican horns"^[2]. Cash allowed some time for Anita's song to catch on, stating: Ina Anita Carter (March 31, 1933 – July 29, 1999) was the youngest daughter of Ezra (Eck) Carter and Maybelle Carter (Mother Maybelle) and said to have the best voice of all the Carter Sisters. ...

When the song failed to become a hit for Anita, Cash recorded it his own way, adding the mariachi-style horns. This sound was later used in the song, "It Ain't Me Babe", which was recorded around the same time. Mother Maybelle and the Carter sisters are featured in the Cash recording singing harmony. Mariachi is a type of musical group, originally from Mexico. ... It Aint Me Babe was an underground comix anthology, edited by Trina Robbins in 1970 and published by Last Gasp. ... Maybelle Carter on the cover of Wildwood Pickin (1997) Maybelle Carter (May 10, 1909 – October 23, 1978) was an American country musician. ...

Four years after the song was released, Carter and Cash were married which Cash states helped to stop his alcohol and drug addictions. Cash's daughter, Rosanne has stated, "The song is about the transformative power of love and that's what it has always meant to me and that's what it will always mean to the Cash children."^[6] Rosanne Cash from the back cover of Rhythm & Romance (1985). ...

Legacy

Numerous cover versions of "Ring of Fire" have been produced, the most commercially successful version being by Social Distortion, who released their rockabilly version on the album, Social Distortion (1990). The single reached #25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, 27 years after the single was first recorded by Cash. In pop music a cover version is a new rendition of a previously recorded song. ... Social Distortion (sometimes referred to as simply Social D) are an influential punk rock band formed in 1978 by frontman Mike Ness. ... Rockabilly is one of the earliest and most important styles of rock n’ roll music to emerge during the 1950s. ... Social Distortion is an album released by the band of the same name. ...

The song has also been covered by singer and satirist, Frank Zappa. Zappa's version is a deconstructed, reggae rendition which appears on their album, The Best Band You Never in Your Life (1991). The arrangement was concocted in anticipation of a guest appearance by Cash in Europe which was cancelled at the last minute. Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... List of satirists below - writers, cartoonists and others known for their involvement in satire - humourous social criticism. ... Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, guitarist, singer, film director, and satirist. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Cover versions

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In popular culture

The song was among a number of Cash songs covered by Joaquin Phoenix for the 2005 film, Walk the Line. A duet version of the song, recorded by Jeff Bridges and Kim Carnes, can be heard in the opening scene in the 2000 film The Contender, although the track is notably absent on the movie soundtrack and has, in fact, never been released. The song briefly plays in one scene of the 2006 horror film, Silent Hill. It is also featured on the CBS reality television show, Rock Star: Supernova, performed by Dilana Robichaux. Dilana is scheduled to release the Gilby Clarke produced cover on February 20, 2007 on iTunes, Napster and other digital download websites. This song was included in the soundtrack to Tony Hawk's Underground 2 and British dance group Dario G released a mix of the famous tune in time for the FIFA World Cup 2006. A recent cover version is by Tim Speed, Apollo 440 and Ian McCulloch and will be Liverpool FC's official FA Cup song. The song was also included in the Singstar game Singstar Legends. Joaquín Rafael Phoenix (pronounced IPA: ) (born October 28, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is an Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe Award winning, and Grammy Award winning American actor. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Walk the Line is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning film chronicling the life of Johnny Cash, American country singer. ... Jeffrey Leon Bridges (born December 4, 1949 in Los Angeles, California) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... Kim Carnes Kim Carnes (born July 20, 1945 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer-songwriter. ... The Contender can refer to several things: The Contender, a 2000 movie The Contender, a reality television show about boxing This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... DVD cover showing horror characters as depicted by Universal Studios. ... Silent Hill is the title of a well-known survival horror video game franchise, produced by Konami and developed by Team Silent. ... CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Singer Dilana Robichaux, performing at Prime Time Steakhouse in Houston, Texas. ... Gilby Clarke is a guitarist, born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 17, 1962. ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini era. ... The correct title of this article is . ... Second version (revised 2001) of Napster logo: Cat wearing headphones. ... // In film formats, the sound track is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... Tony Hawks Underground 2 (or THUG 2) is the sixth installment in Neversofts Tony Hawks Series and is the sequel to 2003s Tony Hawks Underground. ... Dario G is the name of a dance music trio from Cheshire, England. ... Qualifying countries The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th staging of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international association football world championship tournament. ... SingStar is a karaoke video game for the PlayStation 2, published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and developed by SCEE and London Studio. ... SingStar Legends is a PlayStation 2 karaoke game published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and developed by SCEE and London Studio. ...

In sports

"Ring of Fire" was first adopted by Liverpool Football Club fans in the year 2002, with the song growing in popularity as the team and its supporters travelled across Europe en route to the 2005 UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul.^[9] The song was played by the Liverpool football team prior to their victory on May 25th^[10]. The song was later played by the England cricket team at lunch in the dressing room on the final day of the 3rd Test match against India on 22 March 2006. The English cricketers were inspired and came out and took seven wickets for 25 runs in the space of 89 balls to complete their first victory on Indian soil for 21 years.^[11] Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Istanbul (Turkish: , Greek: , historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see other names) is Turkeys most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. ... The logo of the England Cricket Team which shows the three Lions of England below a five-pointed crown The England cricket team is a cricket team which represents England and Wales, operating under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). ... A changeroom (in Australia, Canada, and other areas, including some parts of the USA, and also known as a changing room, change room, lockerroom, or locker room in the United Kingdom or USA) is a place where people go to change their clothes. ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (82nd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The NHL's Calgary Flames played the song on the tannoy of the Pengrowth Saddledome during their 2004 Stanley Cup run and also sang it in the dressing room after each win. It was also constantly played on the Red Mile during the run, and has become the team's victory song. The Saskatoon Blades of the WHL began to use this song as their victory song during the 2006 playoffs. It continues to be played after each victory by the team. “NHL” redirects here. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Tannoy Ltd is a British manufacturer of loudspeakers and public-address (PA) systems. ... The Saddledome and Calgary skyline at night The Pengrowth Saddledome is the main indoor arena facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is situated on the east end of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds. ... The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... The Red Mile is the name given to a several block stretch of 17th Avenue S.W. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada during the Calgary Flames 2004 Stanley Cup playoff run. ... City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan League: Western Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: East Founded: 1964-65 Home Arena: Credit Union Centre Colours: navy blue, royal blue, silver and white Head Coach: Lorne Molleken General Manager: Lorne Molleken The Saskatoon Blades are an ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western... The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey Major Junior Tier I leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ...

Cardiff City FC have started using it as their celebratory winning song. They have revamped the song to get the crowd excited when they score a goal at home. It is also played before Heart of Midlothian F.C. matches as the players take to the field to create more atmosphere. It was adopted by Hereford United in the 2005/06 season and is chanted at almost every game. After the team won the playoffs, players for Hereford United were seen chanting the song in celebration at Walker's Stadium in Leicester. The song is a crowd favorite at Adelaide United games and Wolverhampton Wanderers games. It is sung for Adelaide United young Talent Nathan Burns. Burns started at United in the 2006/07 A-League season. Southend United away fans also have adopted the song, as a means of encouraging and lifting the players away from home. Heart of Midlothian F.C. (most commonly referred to as Hearts) is a professional football club from Edinburgh, Scotland which plays in the Scottish Premier League. ... Adelaide United FC are a football (soccer) club from Adelaide, Australia. ... Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. is a Wolverhampton-based football club playing at Molineux. ... Nathan Burns Nathan Burns (born 7-5-1988 in Blayney, New South Wales, Australia ) is a footballer who currently plays as a forward for Adelaide United FC. He represents Australias U20 side. ... Southend United F.C. are an English football team currently playing in Football League Two. ...

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References

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