"A Thing Called Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Jerry Reed[2] in 1967 and was first included on his album Nashville Underground. This song has been recorded by many artists, including Jimmy Dean, Ed Ames, Elvis Presley, Lynn Anderson, and Glen Campbell. In 1971, the song was recorded by Johnny Cash and it became a No. 1 country hit in Canada. The record was Cash's biggest hit in Europe, charting in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Presley's version features The Imperials on backing vocals and is an uncredited duet with their bass singer Armond Morales; it was also recorded in 1971 and was released on his third and final gospel album, He Touched Me in 1972.
Ed Ames version
Ed Ames' version of "A Thing Called Love" was first recorded for his album Love of the Common People. It was then released as a single in November 1969, with critics saying that "Lyrics that give a special viewpoint to the 'power of love' theme add their own special magnetism to this change-of-pace side from Ed Ames."[3] "A Thing Called Love" entered the Billboard Easy Listening chart in the issue dated December 20, 1969, reaching number 21 during a six-week run on it.[4] The single reach No. 19 on the Record World Top-Non Rock chart in January 1970.[5]
It was ranked similarly on RPM magazine's Adult Contemporary survey in Canada, climbing to No. 22.[6] On the US pop-oriented charts, the single only managed to reach the Cashbox Looking Ahead chart at No. 115 in 1970.[7]
References
- ↑ "Nashville Underground – Jerry Reed". TIDAL. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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- ↑ Bernstein, Adam (3 September 2008). "Jerry Reed, 71; Musician Was Also 'Smokey' Sidekick". The Washington Post. washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ Albert, George (November 29, 1969). "Record Reviews: Picks of the Week" (PDF). Cashbox. Vol. XXXI, no. 16. p. 28. Retrieved August 1, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Record World Singles Chart: Top Non-Rock" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 24, no. 1179. January 17, 1970. p. 6. Retrieved August 1, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- 1 2 "Searched: Ed Ames on the RPM charts". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- 1 2 Albert, George (January 31, 1970). "Looking Ahead Chart" (PDF). Cashbox. Vol. XXXI, no. 27. p. 14. Retrieved August 1, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ↑ "Jimmy Dean Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash – A Thing Called Love" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash – A Thing Called Love" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Image 7732". RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash – A Thing Called Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash | IRMA". Irish Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 49.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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