About this song
June Carter wrote the song in 1963 with Merle Kilgore. Anita Carter first recorded it as "(Love's) Ring of Fire", and Johnny Cash recorded it on March 25, 1963. It became the biggest hit of his career, holding the number one spot on the charts for seven weeks, and it was certified Gold in 2010.
What it's about
The song expresses the experience of falling in love with a married man. Its lyrics convey the intensity of that feeling.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- It's actually a cover of “(”.
- Sampled in 10 other songs, like “Facts and Lodging by Psycosis”.
- Covered 21 times, including “Kruh ohně by Achampnator”.
- Written by Merle Kilgore and June Carter Cash.
- Produced by Frank Jones and Don Law.
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