I Walk the Line
song written and composed by Johnny Cash, originally recorded by Johnny Cash and released in 1956
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
I Walk the Line is a musical work/composition[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of musical work composition entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,400 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Composer: Johnny Cash[3], DP[4]
- Performer: Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two[5], Dolly Parton[6]
- Language of work or name: English[7]
- Publication date: 1956[8]
- Lyricist: Johnny Cash[9], DP[10]
- Title: I Walk the Line[11]
- Form of creative work: song[12]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
Body
Cultural Impact
Things named for I Walk the Line include Walk the Line[15], a film[16], directed by James Mangold[17].
Why It Matters
I Walk the Line has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for it include Walk the Line[15], a film[16], directed by James Mangold[17].