Johnny 99 (song)

1982 song performed by Bruce Springsteen

"Johnny 99" is a song written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen.[3] It is the fourth track from his sixth studio album Nebraska and was never released as a single it still charted at number 50 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. It was covered by Johnny Cash for his 69th studio album Johnny 99 in 1983.

"Johnny 99"
Song by Bruce Springsteen
from the album Nebraska
ReleasedSeptember 30, 1982
RecordedJanuary 3, 1982
GenreBlues, country, rock and roll,[1] rockabilly[2]
Length3:38
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Bruce Springsteen
Producer(s)Bruce Springsteen


References

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  1. "Bruce Springsteen's "Johnny 99" - an unlikely political anthem". 18 September 2020.
  2. "Bruce Springsteen: His Top 50 Songs Ranked".
  3. "Bruce Springsteen makes a triumphant New Jersey homecoming with rare song, bare chest". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-12-29.