Johnny Hyu

"Ring of Fire" was originally written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore as a love song to Johnny Cash. The song describes the passionate and consuming nature of falling in love, likening it to a "burning ring of fire." Cash's iconic cover of the song became a smash hit, reaching No. 1 on the country charts in 1963. The memorable mariachi-inspired horns on the recording were arranged by Cash's guitarist, Luther Perkins. #BehindtheMusic

In 2004, this track's co-writer wanted to license the track for a hemorrhoid cream commercial...June Carter's estate shut that straight down! #BehindtheMusic