Rebel Johnny Yuma
Faron Young · Faron Young Aims At the West [Mercury] [1963]
(R. Markowitz - A. Fenady)
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He got fightin' mad
This rebel lad
He packed no star
As he wandered far.
Where the only law
Was a hook and a draw
The rebel Johnny Yuma.
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He searched the land this restless lad
He was panther quick and leather tough
With the figure that he's been pushed enough
The rebel Johnny Yuma.
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He got fightin' mad this rebel lad
With the dreams he's hold till his dyin' breath
He searched his soul and gambled with death
The rebel Johnny Yuma. (Johnny Yuma.)...
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He got fightin' mad
This rebel lad
He packed no star
As he wandered far.
Where the only law
Was a hook and a draw
The rebel Johnny Yuma.
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He searched the land this restless lad
He was panther quick and leather tough
With the figure that he's been pushed enough
The rebel Johnny Yuma.
Johnny Yuma was the rebel
He roamed through the west
This Johnny Yuma the rebel
He wandered alone.
He got fightin' mad this rebel lad
With the dreams he's hold till his dyin' breath
He searched his soul and gambled with death
The rebel Johnny Yuma. (Johnny Yuma.)...
Rebel Johnny Yuma
Faron Young's 'Rebel Johnny Yuma' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the honky-tonk and country-western styles that defined his career. Recorded for Mercury Records in 1963, the track appears on the album 'Faron Young Aims At the West,' showcasing Young's signature blend of vocal charisma and rhythmic guitar work. The song captures the rebellious spirit of the era, reflecting themes of independence and rugged individualism common in his discography. As a staple of his catalog, the recording exemplifies the polished production and emotional depth that made Young a leading figure in the genre during the early 1960s.