In the Jailhouse Now
Jimmie Rodgers wrote “In the Jailhouse Now” and put out the earliest release of it on file, in 1928. Also recorded by Johnny Cash (released 1962), Webb Pierce (released 1954) and Hank Snow (released 1972), among 57 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
Jimmie Rodgers wrote it and put it on record in 1928, and Webb Pierce, Johnny Cash and Hank Snow all took a turn before Guy did. Hear where it started, then follow how far it walked.
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▶In the Jailhouse NowCredited writer: Jimmie Rodgers.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1928.
- Webb Pierce1954
- Johnny Cash1962
- Hank Snow1972
- Guy Clark1978
- Marty Robbins, John Anderson, David Frizzell & Clint Eastwood1982
- Willie Nelson with Webb Pierce1982
- Charley Pride1983
- The Louvin Brothers1989
- Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers2006
- Magoo2025
57 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
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