| "Blackjack County Chain" | ||||
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| Single by Willie Nelson | ||||
| B-side | "Some Other World" | |||
| Released | May 1967 | |||
| Recorded | 1967 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studio B (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:00 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Red Lane | |||
| Producer(s) | Chet Atkins | |||
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"Blackjack County Chain" is a song written by Red Lane. The song was initially rejected by Charley Pride, who considered at the time the lyrics controversial.
The song was ultimately recorded by Willie Nelson, whose version enjoyed success until it was banned by radio stations.
Russell Crowe performed a version of the song on the Irish television show the Late Late Show on 9/9/22.