A story of a lost love chased along the course of Mississippi River written and originally recorded by Johnny Cash and released as a single by Sun Records in 1958, "Big River" stayed on the charts for 14 weeks, as high as number 4 on the Billboard country music charts.
Covered by many artists over the years, including Bob Dylan, The Highwaymen, Willie Nelson, and the Grateful Dead, "Big River" is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans for generations to come.
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