"Flesh and Blood" is a 1970 single written and recorded by

Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...

and was featured in the film, ''

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'' starring

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(see: soundtrack album ''I Walk the Line''). The song went to #1 on the U.S. country singles chart for one week, spending a total of 13 weeks on the chart.

Content

The song describes a man observing and interacting with nature, but noting that it is no substitute for a human partner: "flesh and blood needs flesh and blood."

Chart performance

References

1970 singles 1970 songs Johnny Cash songs Rockabilly songs Songs written for films Songs written by Johnny Cash Song recordings produced by Bob Johnston Columbia Records singles Anti-war songs {{1970s-country-song-stub