Studio Album · No. 37
Boom Chicka Boom Songwriting Credits by Johnny Cash
Holds writing credit on 6 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Johnny Cash carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Of the ten tracks on Boom Chicka Boom, Johnny Cash wrote four himself: 'A Backstage Pass,' 'Farmer's Almanac,' 'Don't Go Near the Water,' and 'I Love You, Love You.' The rest are outside compositions. The most prominent cover is 'Cat's in the Cradle,' written by Harry Chapin and his wife Sandy Chapin. 'Hidden Shame' was written for Cash by Elvis Costello, and 'Family Bible' is the country standard credited to Walt Breeland, Paul Buskirk, and Claude Gray. Other writers include Michael Martin Murphey and Chick Rains ('Harley') and Jim Elliott and Mark D. Sanders ('That's One You Owe Me').
Boom Chicka Boom is a 1990 rockabilly and country album by Johnny Cash, released January 22 on Mercury Records and produced by Bob Moore. The title references the rhythm that Cash's backing band, the Tennessee Three, were said to produce. Key tracks include the Cash originals "Farmer's Almanac" and "Don't Go Near the Water," a cover of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle," and the Elvis Costello composition "Hidden Shame." The album reached number 48 on the Billboard country albums chart, though neither single charted successfully. The Jordanaires provided background vocals alongside Cash's mother, the same group that had backed him on his earliest Columbia recordings in the late 1950s.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Backstage Pass
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Farmer's Almanac
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Family Bible
|
Claude GrayPaul BuskirkWalt Breeland | Claude GrayPaul BuskirkWalt Breeland | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
He'll Be a Friend
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Monteagle Mountain
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cat's in the Cradle
|
Harry ChapinSandra Chapin | Harry ChapinSandra Chapin | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Don't Go Near the Water
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Hidden Shame
|
Elvis Costello | Elvis Costello | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Harley
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
That Ole Wheel
|
Hank Jr. Williams | Hank Jr. Williams | Bob Moore | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |