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Who sang Man in Black?
Release date: 1971
Duration: 02:53

Johnny Cash released the song Man in Black. Date of release: 1971.

The story of the song ' Man in Black '

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The meaning of the song 'Man in Black ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Man in Black song analysis
This song is about a man who always wears black clothes. He wears it to represent and draw attention to the people who struggle in society and are often ignored or forgotten, such as the poor or the prisoners. He also wears it for those who have died believing in their cause, and to remind himself and others that there are things that need to change in the world. He wishes he could wear bright colors every day, but until the world gets better, he will continue to be the man in black.

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Johnny Cash - Short Biography

John R. Cash was a famous American country singer-songwriter who often incorporated themes such as heartbreak, moral tribulation, and redemption into his music. Known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and his band Tennessee Three who accompanied him with frenzied guitar rhythms, Cash was a dynamic performer who stood out for his all-black stage attire, which earned him the nickname of "the man in black".
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"Man in Black" is a song written and recorded by Johnny Cash, first appearing on his 1971 self-titled album. Nicknamed "The Man in Black" because of his distinctive style of dress, Cash used the song's lyrics to protest the injustices of his time, including the mistreatment of the poor by wealthy politicians, mass incarceration and the Vietnam War.

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