2.1K views · 50 reactions | "Big Bad John" tells the story of a coal miner that puts his life on the line to save his fellow trapped miners from a collapsing cave. Go listen to my brand new release of this song to hear the whole story. Available on all streaming platforms!  #bigbadjohn #jimmydean #basssinger #newmusic #bassvocals #bigjohn | Matthew Fouch | Facebook

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On this day in 1961, JIMMY DEAN’s BIG BAD JOHN began its five-week reign at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, cementing itself as one of country music’s most recognisable hits (Nov 6, 1961) The song tells the tale of an unsung hero, an unassuming but towering figure in a mining town, whose mysterious past and quiet demeanour earn him a place in American folklore. More than just a chart-topping single, “Big Bad John” became a story that audiences returned to repeatedly—a quintessential piece of t