In 1963, American singer Stonewall Jackson released “Don’t Be Angry” as part of his album I Love A Song.
As someone who grew up in poverty, creating music was the only escape Stonewall had when he was in the Navy. “Don’t Be Angry” is among the long list of songs he has written that made him popular among listeners.
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Johnny Cash even had a duet over the telephone with Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who committed two senseless murders during two robberies before being executed.
According to reports, Gilmore took a call from his favorite musician, Johnny Cash, which had been arranged by defense attorney Ron Stranger. Cash sang “Don’t Be Angry” down the telephone, and Gilmore did his best to sing back.
Now let’s get into the meaning behind this famous hit!
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Meaning Behind the Song
Written by Wade Jackson, Stonewall’s brother, the song is simply about a man who expresses his sentiments over what it really takes to love someone and how he would willingly call himself ‘dᴜmb and foolish’ if there were misunderstandings just so she won’t be angry and make a relationship last.
Considering love is a topic that everyone can relate to, it didn’t take too long before the song became a hit, especially for men who have gone through the same experience.
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It is a song that reminds us that in any relationship, there are no guarantees that no one would get angry or hurt because it is ultimately up to God if a relationship would last. In the song, the protagonist clearly expresses that as long as God allows it, no matter how many misunderstandings and fights they go through, he will love her nonetheless.
So if you are on the lookout for the perfect song to remind you what it takes to love someone, you can listen to Stonewall Jackson’s powerful performance of “Don’t Be Angry” below.
