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“A Boy Named Sue” is a country song most famously performed by American singer Johnny Cash. It was recorded live at San Quentin State Prison on 24 February 1969 and released later that year on the album At San Quentin. The song became one of Cash’s biggest crossover hits and is closely associated with his tough, humorous, storytelling style. Background and authorship The song was written by Shel Silverstein, an American poet, cartoonist and songwriter.