"Kate" is a song written by Marty Robbins, and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Cash. It was released in March 1972 as the third single from his album A Thing Called Love. The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[1] It also reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.[2] The song was originally recorded by Rex Allen on a 1961 single with the title "You Put Me Here (Sure as Your Name's Kate)" issued on San Antonio-based Hacienda Records Catalog No. WW-007.
"Kate" | ||||
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Single by Johnny Cash | ||||
from the album A Thing Called Love | ||||
B-side | "Miracle Man" | |||
Released | April 7, 1972 | |||
Genre |
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Length | 2:19 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Marty Robbins | |||
Producer(s) | Larry Butler | |||
Johnny Cash singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1972) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 75 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
Canadian RPM Top Singles | 89 |
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