Studio Album · No. 28
Gone Girl Songwriting Credits by Johnny Cash
Holds writing credit on 7 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Johnny Cash carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Gone Girl marks a shift toward outside material, with Johnny Cash writing only two of the ten songs himself: 'I Will Rock and Roll with You' and 'It Comes and Goes.' The rest are covers and outside compositions, including Jack Clement's title track, the Rolling Stones' 'No Expectations' (Mick Jagger and Keith Richards), Don Schlitz's 'The Gambler,' and Rodney Crowell's 'Song for the Life.' Larry Butler produced the album, and Bill Justis provided string arrangements on several tracks.
Gone Girl is a 1978 country album by Johnny Cash, released November 13 on Columbia Records and produced by Larry Butler. The record mixes country with rockabilly elements and rock covers, including a version of The Rolling Stones' "No Expectations" and a rendition of Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler." The three singles underperformed, with "I Will Rock and Roll with You" reaching number 21, "Gone Girl" peaking at number 44, and "It'll Be Her" stalling at number 89 on the Billboard country singles chart. Recorded at the Jack Clement Recording Studio and Sound Spectrum in Nashville, the album represents a transitional period in which Cash experimented with diverse material. It failed to find significant commercial or critical traction during his later Columbia years.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gone Girl
#44
|
Charlie Rich | Charlie Rich | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Will Rock and Roll with You
#21
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
The Diplomat
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
No Expectations
|
Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
It'll Be Her
#89
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cajun Born
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
You and Me
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
We're for Love
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Lately
|
Johnny Cash | Johnny Cash | Larry Butler | Johnny Cash (Lead Vocals) |